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PPIAC - AFI-LLC Criminal Defense
Investigations (c) 2023
KAREN S. BEERS, BSW, CFDI-SME*

CFDI Program Director and Developer
Licensed Legal Investigator and Subject Matter Expert
Bachelor’s in Social Work (Colorado State University, Magna Cum Laude)
CDITC Certified Criminal Defense Investigator
CDITC Certified Forensic Interviewer-Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery
CDITC Certified Forensic Science Investigator
Certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations

Karen joined the agency in 1996. Her background, education and experience with victim advocacy
and counseling are valuable assets in working with families and victims of traumatic events. Since
2008 she has specialized, with her Husband Dean, in Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations
nationwide in Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation.

Karen is a member of several associations, including Professional Private Investigators Association of
Colorado, National Association of Legal Investigators, National Council of Investigation & Security
Services (Executive Director), Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council, World Association of
Detectives (Administrative Manager), and others.

Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC
A Rocky Mountain West Agency ~ National Consultations
Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal, Probate & Interpleader
www.DeathExperts.com ~ (970) 480-7793
Licensed, Bonded & Insured

CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS

CURRICULUM

q The Basics and Foundation

q Skills, Goals and Responsibilities

q Prepare

qInquire

qAnalyze, Document and Report

PPIAC - AFI-LLC Criminal
Defense Investigations (c) 2023