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

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Internal Affairs Detective

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Reid School of Advanced Interview and Interrogation

John E. Reid & Associates

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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

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