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722 E. Osborn Road, Suite 120, Phoenix, Arizona 85014 CURRICULUM VITAE Overview of Experience Security 2005 to present - My name is Karen L. Tatalovich. I am a licensed private investigator by the State of Arizona, an International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS) designated by the internationally and nationally recognized International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP)1, and a Partner of Tatalovich & Associates Incorporated. I specialize in the analysis, categorization and summarization of crime statistics, which include: violent and property crimes, calls for service, related law enforcement reports, security incident reports, maintenance reports, committee board minutes, crime grids, and grid ranking where applicable, interviewing victims and/or offenders in high profile criminal/premises-type cases. I am involved in crime scene reconstruction, measurements, photography, and the examination of neighborhoods surrounding a crime scene. I assist Mr. Tatalovich in the preparation of expert testimony to include industry standards of care, review and highlighting of material issues in depositions, police reports and witness statements. I also assist Mr. Tatalovich in interviewing other witnesses with regard to premises liability, security negligence, sexual harassment, and complex investigations. Investigative I am responsible for the firm's investigation department, to include, but not limited to, background investigations which include litigation related inquiries, pre-employment policies, procedures and practices, environmental matters, sexual harassment claims, Department of Defense contractors’ investigative or security requirements, criminal and prior medical history, state and county records, mergers and acquisitions, business disputes, class-action lawsuits, commercial transactions, securities matters, business and financial reports. I specialize in sensitive witness interviews, location investigations, verification of expert witness credentials, employment and credential verification, credit and business reports where permissible, coordination of the firm's national databases and Internet research. I have the resources and capability for background inquiries in all fifty states. I am a member of the firm's electronic countermeasures physical search team. I am skilled in handwriting analysis, digital photography and in the preparation of executive protection personal dossiers. TATALOVICH & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED - 1994 to 2005. Senior Associate. I was responsible for the firm's background and asset investigation department. I specialized in background investigations which primarily included litigation related inquiries, commercial transactions, environmental matters, pre-employment policies, procedures and practices, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, business disputes, sexual harassment claims, class-action lawsuits, criminal and prior medical history, state and county records, business and financial reports. I assisted Mr. Tatalovich in the analysis, categorization and summarization of crime statistics, which include violent, and property crimes, calls for service, law enforcement reports, internal incident reports, crime grids, and grid ranking where applicable. I also assisted Mr. Tatalovich in the preparation of expert testimony to include the review and highlighting of material issues in depositions, police reports and witness statements. My expertise also encompasses assisting Mr. Tatalovich in interviewing witnesses with regard to sexual harassment, premise liability and security negligence matters. I am also skilled in the preparation of executive protection personal dossiers. 1993 to 1994 - Investigator. I assisted in background and asset investigations, pre-employment policies, procedures and practices, public record and Internet inquiries, preparation of executive protection dossiers and surveillance feasibility. I was also a member of the electronic countermeasures search team. 1991 to 1992 - Assistant Investigator. One-year internship with E. Dwayne Tatalovich. The employment/internship provided training in background and asset investigations, specifically public record inquiries and various techniques of interviewing witnesses. Mr. Tatalovich also provided training in report writing to include summaries, opinions and recommendations with respect to the preparation of detailed background investigations, Calls for Service, crime analysis predicated on corresponding police reports. I also assisted in surveillance and was a member of the electronic countermeasures physical search team. FIRSTAR METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST - Phoenix, Arizona - May 1989 to March 1991. Loan Documentation Specialist/Assistant to Loan Department Supervisor. I was responsible for maintaining loan files, conducting weekly audits, preparing loan documentation, assisting lending personnel with file compliance and assisted my supervisor by interfacing with title companies, insurance carriers and public service offices. Mr. Tatalovich was the Chairman of Metropolitan Bank during my employment. In March of 1991, I was offered a position with Tatalovich & Associates, which I accepted. CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY - South Bend, Indiana - April 1987 to December 1988. Administrative Assistant. I was responsible for coordinating purchase orders, maintaining various sales files and related documentation. FIRST SOURCE BANK - South Bend, Indiana - January 1986 to February 1987. I was assigned to the First Source Bank Operations Center with responsibilities including balancing deposits from various businesses and operating a Burroughs Ten-Key Machine. I was also responsible for encoding checks included in the deposits and processed 1800 items per minute. I was presented with “Rookie of the Year” award in 1987. Professional Affiliations Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators, Inc. (AALPI) International Society for Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP) Seminars, Lectures and Workshops 1993 - Workshop regarding feasibility of surveillance techniques, covert investigation, 35 mm photography, and the plain view doctrine, by Michael G. Clark. 1994 - Educational seminar regarding location investigations, asset inquiries, utilizing electronic databases, public records, political disclosure statements, publications research, by E. Dwayne Tatalovich. 1995 - International Security Conference & Exposition of state of the art security products and practices, Anaheim, California. 1996 - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, Annual Update of Arizona Law Premise Liability and Security, Phoenix, Arizona. 1998 - Educational workshop regarding electronic countermeasures, by Timothy Johnson, Expert and former OSI Agent, United States Air Force. 1998 - Workshop seminar regarding calls for service, grid and population tract crime analysis, police report summaries regarding violent crimes and incident report categorization by crime, by E. Dwayne Tatalovich. 1999 - Educational lecture regarding due diligence and background investigations by Halsey Fischer of Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). 1999 - 45th Annual American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Security Conference & Exposition of state of the art security products and practices, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1999 - Educational workshop regarding advanced electronic database implementation, technique, public record availability, Phoenix, Arizona. 2000 - Lecture regarding “Prevent Leasing Employee Assault and Sexual Endangerment” (PLEASE) sponsored by the Arizona Multi-Housing Association, Phoenix, Arizona. 2001 - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, Annual Update of Arizona Law Seminar, specifically employment law jeopardy presented by Georgia A. Staton, Esquire. 2002 - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, Annual Update of Arizona Law Seminar, specifically premises liability presented by Jeffrey T. Bergin, Esquire and Jefferson T. Collins, Esquire. 2002 - American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Southwest Security Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, specifically Disaster Recovery at American Express after 9-11, presented by Jim Kape, The Convergence of Access Control and Video - What the Future Will Be, presented by Dennis Raefield, CPP, Maximize Building Security with the Use of Technology, presented by Charlie Pierce, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), presented by Officer Ruffenach, Scottsdale Police Department, and Effect on Cargo Airlines vs. Passenger Carriers, presented by Patrick Kane, CPP. April 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2006 International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP), three days training and testing to include: Section I: Introduction to Crime Prevention Section II: Core Subjects Section III: Elective Subjects October 18, 2007 – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office advisory posse meeting. August 5, 2008 – ASIS International Webinars, CPTED Outside the Box: Creative Combinations of Environmental and Physical Security that Reduce the Cost of Preventing Crime. March 10, 2008 – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office advisory posse meeting. General discussion with Sheriff Joe Arpaio, in particular, immigration laws and enforcement, which was followed by a tactical shooting demonstration at the Scottsdale Gun Club. August 5, 2008 – ASIS International Webinars, CPTED Outside the Box: Creative Combinations of Environmental and Physical Security that Reduce the Cost of Preventing Crime. April 8, 2009 – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office advisory posse meeting. General discussion with Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Lecture Engagements Assisted and prepared material for E. Dwayne Tatalovich as guest speakers at Westwood High School, Mesa, Arizona regarding False Arrest, False Imprisonment and Use of Force 4-95 Guest speaker with Goodson, Manley & Durfee, PLC, Phoenix, Arizona regarding Background and Asset Investigations 3-98
Industry Publications Received and Routinely Reviewed 9th Edition, Illuminating Engineers Society North America Lighting Handbook ABA Journal An ICSC White Paper, International Council of Shopping Centers Apartment News, Official Publication of the Arizona Multi-Housing Association Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association Arizona Multi-Housing Association Newsletter Arizona Trial Reporter ASIS Newsletters ASIS Security Management Daily BNA’s Directory of State and Federal Courts, Judges and Clerks Crime Prevention Curriculum by International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP) International Association for Health Care Security and Safety Newsletter (IAHSS) International Council of Shopping Centers Publications (ICSC) ICSC Asia and Euro Briefs ISES Arizona eNewsletter ISCPP Enews Journal of Health Care Protection Administration Lighting Design and Application, by IESNA National Fire Protection Association Nuclear News, American Nuclear Society Morgan Quitno 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Editions Protection of Assets Manual, by ASIS Risk Management Manual, by ASIS Risk Management News, by ASIS SCT Xtra, a Publication of Shopping Centers Today Security Concepts Shopping Center Management Insider Special Event Risk Management Manual, Volume I Special Event Security Management, Loss Prevention and Emergency Services, Volume II The Business Journal The Guide to Background Investigations The Practitioners, International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, Inc. (ISCPP) Trial Journal of the American Association for Justice Units, Publication of the National Apartment Association (NAA) The firm invests approximately $5,000.00 annually for membership dues in order to access industry publications, databases, security standards, practices, recommendations and/or emerging security trends. Licenses State of Arizona Associate Private Investigator's License #8804026 – 1991 through the present. Education, Certifications and Designations Davenport College of Business, South Bend, Indiana 1986 - 1987 International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), designation by the internationally and nationally recognized International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners on April 7, 2006 2006 Various Seminars regarding Security, Electronics and Investigation 1993 - 2009 Date of Birth: June 5, 1967
Revised: July 15, 2009 1 ISCPP is an offshoot of the nationally and internationally recognized National Crime Prevention Institute (NCPI) located at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, that was founded in approximately 1970. Crime prevention training was originally conducted at the university; however, to promote updated training, an alumni association was formed and for three years met in Louisville. The NCPI was known throughout the world as a premiere crime prevention center, and many attended from around the world. As the group began to grow, in 1977 the Alumni Association separated from NCPI and formed ISCPP. The organization has been involved in pro-active security, law enforcement and crime prevention since. ISCPP have members throughout the world from the public and private sectors. The ISCPP provides a training symposium every other year, and the organization provides crime prevention updates to its members on a regular basis. The ISCPP provides formal training and testing. Applicants are rigorously tested on “15 core chapters”, “14 electives”, and “7 resource chapters”. Applicants who successfully pass a 200-question examination are designated as “International Crime Prevention Specialists”. |
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