James P. Conroy
Director of Investigations, Physical Security, & Protection Consultancy
James P. Conroy, Ph.D Candidate, MS, CFE, AHFI
James Conroy has over twenty-five years of experience in conducting both criminal and civil fraud investigations. He spent twenty-one years in law enforcement, having worked at the city, county, and state levels. He began his career investigating members of the New York City Police Department who engaged in misconduct and advanced to investigating traditional and non-traditional organized crime and municipal corruption. In 2005, he supervised the Special Investigations Unit: Economic Crime and Internal Affairs until his retirement in 2019.
James has served as a subject matter expert, presented seminars on conducting fraud investigations, developed and instructed both traditional & online courses, and served as an independent internal affairs investigator for the Albany Police Department. He is also a published author of “Fraud Dog: Cases of a White Collar Cop” (2020).
James is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI), Crisis Intervention Officer (CIT), and NJ State Certified Firearms Instructor. He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice and is completing the requirements for a doctoral degree in Criminal Justice.
Areas of Expertise
James Conroy's Specializations
Criminal & Civil Investigations
James excels in conducting thorough investigations in both criminal and civil contexts, ensuring comprehensive results.
Internal Affairs
Expert in handling internal affairs for both corporate and law enforcement agencies, maintaining integrity and accountability.
Organized Crime
Specializes in investigating traditional and non-traditional organized crime, bringing deep insights and effective solutions.
Healthcare Fraud, Waste, & Abuse
Proficient in identifying and addressing fraud, waste, and abuse within the healthcare sector.
Crisis Intervention
Certified Crisis Intervention Officer, skilled in managing and resolving high-stress situations effectively.
Asset Identification
Expert in locating and identifying assets, crucial for both investigations and security purposes.
James's Industry Certifications
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI)
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA)
Certified Crisis Intervention Officer/Hostage Negotiator
Certified Police Officer
New York and New Jersey
Certified New Jersey State Firearms Instructor
State of New Jersey
James's Additional Professional Development Courses
Internal Affairs Detective
Reid School of Advanced Interview and Interrogation
John E. Reid & Associates
Criminal Investigations Instructor
New Jersey Police Officer & Detective
James's Engagements & Publications
“Is a Civilian Investigative Body an Efficient Measure of Law Enforcement Oversight?”
Author (2003)
Karrman Library, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
“Fraud Dog: Cases of a White Collar Cop”
Author (2020)
Book, True Crime Non-Fiction