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Tara BEnson

Education:
M.A. Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 
M.S. Education, Le Moyne College,
B.A. History, Le Moyne College 
 
Certifications and Specialized Training:
NYS Certified Peace Officer, Zone 5 Peace Officer Academy
United States Army Military Police School and Basic Training
Professional Experience:
Tara Benson is currently an Investigator with the New York State Insurance Fund. Formerly an Investigator with the New York State Liquor Authority, a Military Police Officer, and an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice. Benson has extensive expertise with surveillance operations, undercover operations, fraud investigation, interview and interrogation, financial investigations, and many other aspects of criminal investigation.
As owner and lead investigator of NYS licensed private investigation firm, Armour Investigations & Consulting, Inc., Benson has taken her expertise into the private sector as well.
 
Professional Associations:
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators
                        
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  • Home
    • The Cold Case Foundation Mission
    • Behind the Brand
    • Videos
  • THE TEAM
    • EXECUTIVE TEAM >
      • Gregory M. Cooper - Executive Director
      • Dean Jackson - Deputy Executive Director
      • John E. Douglas - Chairman Emeritus
    • Executive Support Team >
      • Dana Boss - Analyst Supervisor
      • AJ Jackson - Creative Director
      • Dr. Lawrence J. Simon - Director of Research
      • Chris McDonough - Law Enforcement Relations
      • James Patrick - Director of Intelligence
      • Robert E. Taylor, Jr. - Director of Training
      • Cathie Vallas-McKinzie - Administrative Assistance
      • James L. Vance - Communication Specialist
    • INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
    • FORENSIC TEAM
    • Investigative Support Services
  • Training
  • Law Enforcement
    • Case Study
    • Volunteer Application
    • Funding & Resources
    • Victimization
  • Prevention
    • Stress Reduction >
      • Suicide Prevention
      • Terminology
    • Resources
  • Memorial
  • Our Network
    • Grief & Hope
    • Contribute
    • Testimonials
  • Partners
  • The Vault
  • Contact
    • MEDIA INQUIRIES