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Michael Claytor

Private Investigator

 

Experience

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  • Thirty year resident of Santa Barbara     

  • Santa Barbara City College Alumni     

  • University of California at Santa Barbara Alumni

  • Twenty years of law enforcement experience     

  • K9 Apprehension and Narcotic Detection     

  • Crisis Negotiator

  • Narcotics Detective     

  • Gang Detective

  • Missing Persons Detective

  • Homicide Detective  

  • Court Recognized Expert in Threat Assessment and Crime Scene Investigation

  • Employee Background Investigator for the City of Santa Barbara

State Certified Training

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  • Crime Scene Investigation     

  • Behavior Analysis Interview and Interrogation Techniques     

  • Homicide Investigation 

  • Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

  • Advanced Crisis Negotiation

  • Employment Background Investigation

  • Internal Affairs Investigation

  • Sexual Assault Investigation

  • Street Narcotics Investigation

  • Law Enforcement Academy Instruction

Awards​

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  • United States Department of Justice Award for Outstanding Service    

  • Santa Barbara Citizen's Council on Crime H. Thomas Guerry Award For Valor    

  • Santa Barbara Police Department Chief of Police Meritorious Service Award

  • Santa Barbara Police Department Sworn Officer of the Year Award

  • Santa Barbara Optimist Club Award for Dedicated Service

Testimonials

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 "A wise and tenacious investigator."   

 "Outstanding dedication and incredible judgement."   

 "Great discipline and fortitude."

 "Results from patience and perseverance."

 "A highly experienced investigator with a voracious work ethic."

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