Randall Alexander has been a professionally licensed investigator since 1999, when he formed the Legal Support Investigative Service.
Randall is a military veteran, having honorably served two tours active duty (8 years) in the United States Marine Corps with a Government Secret Clearance. He served nearly six years in a leadership position as a Non-Commissioned Officer.
After serving with the elite MSG - Marine Security Guard detachment at Marine Barracks 8th & I, Washington D.C., Randall served with the Fleet Marine Force in the infantry and armored reconnaissance.
Afterwards, Randall was trained and employed as a Peace Officer in Southern California, receiving several commendations for community service and investigative work.
Randall's education consists of a degree in Paralegal Studies from the Southern California College of Business and Law, an American Bar Association approved program, with secondary studies in Administration of Justice.
*** INDUSTRY EXPERT ***
Randall has served as an industry expert in the review of private investigator work product, providing his opinion based on codified law, case law and industry periodicals.
Randall Alexander is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, a division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. BSIS is the state licensing and disciplinary agency for California licensed private investigators.
Out of 10,000 state licensed investigators, Randall along with six other investigators were invited to Sacramento by BSIS to assist in the review and rewrite of the private investigator state license exam, which determines competency for licensure.
*** INDUSTRY RECOGNITION ***
Randall was the first recipient (2007-2008) of the annual California Association of Licensed Investigators, Vice President of Administrative Service Award for service to the CALI Orange District and the association, an honor awarded by the CALI Board of Directors.
Association members from the CALI - Orange County District membership presented Randall with a Certificate of Appreciation as their District Governor for organizing monthly educational meetings resulting in increased member participation by more than 4 fold.
Recognition plaque for service as the elected District Governor (x 3) with the California Association of Licensed Investigators.
Recognition plaque for service as District Director serving on the Board of Directors with the California Association of Licensed Investigators.
*** COMMUNITY SERVICE ***
From 1999 until 2010, Randall was volunteer and board member with Kids First of Orange County, a non-profit organization.
Kid's First, Recognition Award plaque (2007) for continued volunteer service since 1999.
Kid's First, Special Achievement Award (2009) for safely evacuating over thirty children and adults during a potential armed crisis situation which required a substantial law enforcement response.
Randall engages in pro-bono work with active military and veterans.
*** INDUSTRY RELATED COURSES / TRAINING ***
Southern California College of Business & Law:
California Family Law Litigation
California Real Estate Law
Torts and Personal Injury
California Civil Litigation
Civil Procedures
Business Law
Criminal Law and Procedures
Legal Writing I & II
Legal Research I & II
Dispute Resolution: Mediation & Arbitration
Legal Procedures I, II & III
POST - Peace Officer Standards & Training:
AOT - Crime Scene Investigation
AOT - Narcotics Training for Field Officers
AOT - Gang Awareness
AOT - Child Abuse & Child Pornography
AOT - Domestic Violence
AOT - Use of Force
AOT - Values, Principles, and Ethics
AOT - DNA Genetic Fingerprinting
AOT - Preventing Sexual Harassment
Investigative Association Courses / Training:
Identifying Domestic Violence
Client Contracts & Pitfalls
P.I.s in Criminal Defense Cases
Employment Law Issues
Legal Issues for the Private Investigator
Preparing W/C Cases for Prosecution
Evidence & Expert Testimony Best Practices
California Family Law
Litigation Report Writing
Forensic Photography
Investigating Unlicensed Activity
Techniques of Interview and Interrogation
Workers' Compensation Investigations
Identity Theft and Fraud
P.I.'s and Experts in a Digital World
Digital Images as Evidence
Forensic Computer Data Recovery
Electronic Countermeasures
Current Terrorist Threats
Online Database Investigations
Work Product Privilege
Civil Investigations
Interviewing Minors
Mold Investigations
Privacy in the Workplace
Privacy Laws & the Private Investigator
Digital Photography as Evidence
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Criminal Defense Investigations
Investigating Identity Theft