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Note Quintin McShan Does not look like TD Jakes
Retired State Police Captain, Quintin McShan, spent his years as a law enforcement officer first as a military policeman, and then with New Mexico State Police where he served for 29 years. With a passion for helping others in need and a penchant for investigations, Captain McShan founded Homeland Private Investigations in 2007. His decades of experience as a police officer and expertise as a private investigator are put to great use assisting individuals, attorneys, state agencies and corporations with an array of cases in need of investigation or consultation. He has created curricula accredited and utilized by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy where he is recognized as a master instructor.
With a deep sense of commitment, Quintin is also a strong advocate for the support of domestic violence victims and survivors. Over the years, he has shared his time, knowledge and leadership skills while serving on several boards for shelters, advocacy groups and advisory councils pertaining to the awareness of and protection from domestic violence.
His vast knowledge, commitment to justice, and wealth of experience make Quintin McShan and Homeland Private Investigations a go-to source for those in need of a top-rated and highly-qualified professional private investigator.
Eric K. Threlkeld Investigator/ Master Instructor
Eric is a fair, ethical leader with a deep understanding of how law enforcement is viewed in the Community and how it fits in the overall structure of the government. He has extensive experience in planning and managing complex investigations and security, public, and police service activities. He has expertise in budgeting, internal affairs, training, resource management, public safety, and emergency response. Excellent research and problem-solving skills; confident public speaker with experience in media and civic leadership relations. Eric's reputation for a solid work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service is a testament to his commitment and reliability.
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Court recognized domestic violence and non-fatal strangulation subject matter expert
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Master Instructor – NMDPS - Domestic Violence
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Experienced homicide, child abuse, sexual assault, and fraud investigator
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Board Member – New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Board Member- Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention Law Enforcement Advisory Board
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Member – International Association of Law Enforcement Trainers and Educators
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Member – International Association of Chiefs of Police
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Member – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
Angela Byrd Investigator/ Master Instructor
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Instructor Development Master Instructor Angela Byrd. Instructor Byrd is an accomplished law enforcement professional. She served as the director of the Southeastern Law Enforcement Academy in Hobbs, New Mexico, the Chief of the Bosque Farms Police Department and the head of the Albuquerque Police Department Academy. She is a master instructor in Use of Force and Defensive tactics. She holds certifications as an instructor in General Police, Health and Wellness, Reality Based Training and Basic Interviews and Interrogations.
Jack Jones Investigator/ Master Instructor
has over 38 years of progressive civilian, police, military, and U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE) security-related experience. He has performed personal security and trained over 20,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and soldiers in the U.S. and around the world. Mr. Jones spent ten years as a New Mexico State Police Officer working patrol, training, governor's security, and SWAT operations. He was hired as the Senior Firearms and Tactics Instructor for the Central Training Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and developed the US DOE's anti-terrorist training courses. He has also served as the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy director.
Travis Geers Cyber Security Analyst
Travis Geers is a skilled Full Stack Web Developer with a rich background. Travis is proficient in a variety of technical languages and tools, including HTML5, CSS, .Net, C#, JavaScript, JQuery, Handlebars, Express, MongoDB, MySQL, React, Node, BootStrap, Apollo, Jest, and JWT. He has successfully led and contributed to projects like QWIC, demonstrating his ability to combine creativity and problem-solving to develop user-friendly applications. Known for his wit and meticulous attention to detail, Travis is adept at managing tickets, utilizing SQL Server, .NET framework, and C# for backend development, and implementing frontend features using jQuery, CSS, and HTML. He holds a Boot Camp Certificate from the University of Oregon, a CompTIA A+ Certificate, and a Cisco CCNA Certificate.
To impact online security, Travis can leverage his comprehensive knowledge of backend technologies like .NET, C#, SQL Server, and MongoDB to implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as JWT (JSON Web Tokens). His familiarity with best cybersecurity practices, as validated by his Cisco CCNA certification, positions him to design secure network protocols and defend against common vulnerabilities. By staying updated with the latest security trends and incorporating advanced encryption techniques, Travis can significantly enhance the security posture of the applications he develops, ensuring data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.