Lawrence A. “Al” Cross

STATEMENT

My life’s work has been serving the public by upholding the principles of democracy and justice. My chosen field allows me to exercise this privilege every day. I’m a professional investigator and proud of that fact.

EXPERIENCE

2002 - Present Al Cross Investigations, LLC; Moorestown, NJ

Private Investigator – Sole Practitioner

·        Specializing in family law related investigations.

·        Providing a full service investigative practice to the legal community.

·        Promoting professionalism in the industry.

1998 - 2002 Cross & Hailey, Inc. Moorestown , NJ

Private Investigator - Partner

·        Merged with and acquired Hailey Investigations’ matrimonial division.

·        Served attorney’s and private clients with domestic and insurance needs.

·        Established and built the business. Became involved in National Assns.

1997 - 1998 Crossroads Investigations Marlton , NJ

Private Investigator – Sole Practitioner

·        Full service investigative firm.

·        Worked with and for attorneys, other investigators and the general public.

·        Initial foray into the private sector work as a sole practitioner.

1994 – 1997 MJM Investigations Raleigh , NC

Surveillance Investigations

·        Insurance investigations in the entire Northeastern United States

·        Surveillance, interviews, statements, fraud detection and prevention

·        Supervisory skills and management skills developed

1988 – 1994 Grady Detective Agency; Lester, PA

·        Worked in conjunction with US Customs, Philadelphia and Camden police Departments.

·        Surveillance and stakeout work

·        Trained all new investigators

1969 – 1982 Maryland State Police Pikesville , MD

Maryland State Trooper

·        Criminal investigations, Highway Patrol and Accident Investigations.

·        Specialized training in evidence gathering, crime scene, chain of custody, surveillance, and aerial photography.

MILITARY
1964 – 1967 U S Army

Served three years in the Army including one year in the Republic of South Vietnam. Honorably discharged in 1967.

PROFESSIONAL
Current positions of responsibility

·        President – New Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Association (www.njlpia.org)

·        Board of Directors – National Council of Investigative and Security Services ( www.nciss.org)

·        State Representative – State Association Advisory Board

·        Member in good standing – Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators (PALI)

·        Member in good standing – INTELNET

·        Member in good standing – Society of Professional Investigators (SPI)

·        Member in good standing – Professional Investigators Association of Maryland. (PIAM)

·        Member in good standing – Tri State Investigators

·        Activities and association accomplishments

·        Member of the 2003 North East Super Conference planning committee.

·        Member of the NJLPIA Private Detective Act revision committee.

Training Specialized training and specific experience

·        Photography

·        Video Surveillance

·        CAD – Computer animated design drafting

·        Continuous updating of knowledge and techniques by use of Industrial Trade Manuals, periodicals, workshops and seminar attendance.