"Together We're Better!"
In addition to these professional references, Dean and Karen Beers of Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC, together have over 30 years of legal investigative experience and a combined official death investigation experience of over nine years at a busy and unique coroner/medical examiner’s office. They are also among the first to be licensed private investigators under Colorado's new and unique 'Voluntary Private Investigator Licensure Program'. What does this mean? It means we have chosen to add distinction to our professionalism by being vetted for our experience, character and references. Licensed private investigators hold themselves to a higher level of professionalism and accountability than their peers, clients and the general public.
Professional References
Law firm and attorney references available upon request.
Stephen J. Cina, MD, Forensic Pathologist and Chief Medical Examiner (major US city) (www.AutopsyReview.org)
Mr. Beers' exemplary performance can be traced to his merger of life experience with in-depth study of criminalistics and meticulous attention to detail. He was one of the finest interns to graduate from the Larimer County Coroner's Office program. His investigations show a unique combination of "book smarts" and common sense.
Dean is an expert forensic photographer and was one of the most thorough medicolegal death investigators I have encountered in my career. He showed great skill during scene investigations, performing case follow-up, and in the autopsy suite. He is a credit to the profession and I believe his work displays a commitment to the forensic sciences and investigative services. I serve as a consultant to his private investigations practice. His work in both photography and medicolegal death investigations is detailed, thorough, objective and of the highest quality. I am proud to endorse him without reservation.
Suzanne R. Utley, MD, Forensic Pathologist
Dean Beers is tireless in his effort, has an incredibly strong work ethic, and often goes far above the call of duty to finish work. He is extremely honest and trustworthy. His professional background makes him uniquely familiar with crime scene investigation, including photography skills, evidence collection techniques and crime scene analysis.
James A. Wilkerson IV, MD, Forensic Pathologist
Dean exhibited complete competence in medicolegal investigation of death and he is a superb autopsy assistant. His knowledge of firearms and the use of them are as good as or better than any individual I know. Dean excels both on his own and as a team leader.
Alex Toia, CCLA, LPI and President / Case Manager - Alexander, Toia Company LLC, Morristown NJ
I had originally made a request through various Listserves across the country for information pertaining to a suspicious suicide I was investigating. Dean Beers answered it first by email, and then called on the phone. Over the course of several days, he provided valuable insight based on his experience as a certified Medicolegal Death Investigator. Dean offered his time at no charge. However, because I felt really comfortable with him, and because of his credentials and input, I hired him to write an opinion based on the facts.
Dean was a big help in the case, first in providing his time and expertise, and second, throughout the course of his written opinion and beyond. Having become a friend and colleague, I would highly recommend him to anyone who has questions about circumstances of a death.Thank you for your assistance in the expert analysis and report of this case. We are sincerely grateful for all you have done. Based on your conclusion, we are definitely going to approach the prosecutor for a reopening of the investigation.
Kathleen Cunningham, Medical Investigator, Certified Medical Legal Consultant
Dean is one in a million. He is a gifted investigator and author. His most recent book is an essential text for anyone in the investigative field, regardless of subspecialty. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding aspects of death investigation and medical legal issues. His death investigation course is well structured and full of essential information. He is a gifted expert witness. He tirelessly promotes professionalism within the investigative community. His in-depth articles in "The Legal Investigator" are well-written and timely. Most importantly, he has been an awesome mentor for me and has always been there when I needed guidance or suggestions. Anyone who has Dean on their side is in excellent hands. "Dean is one in a million. He is a gifted investigator and author. His most recent book is an essential text for anyone in the investigative field, regardless of subspecialty. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding aspects of death investigation and medical legal issues. His death investigation course is well structured and full of essential information. He is a gifted expert witness. He tirelessly promotes professionalism within the investigative community. His in-depth articles in "The Legal Investigator" are well-written and timely. Most importantly, he has been an awesome mentor for me and has always been there when I needed guidance or suggestions. Anyone who has Dean on their side is in excellent hands.
Dave Pettinari, Private Investigator - TAC Forensics and Investigations, Beulah CO
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Commander (Retired)
Dean Beers is about the most proficient, knowledgeable skip tracer I have ever known. He is awesome in the specialized knowledge he possesses in this area, and is one committed, hard-charging investigator. I have known him as a law enforcement investigator and now as a private investigator, and have always found him to be nothing but thorough, professional, and a leader with a futuristic bent.
Tony Goring, Private Investigator - Aclarado Enquiries, South Africa
I’ve never worked directly with Dean however I have utilized principles in his book “Professional Locate Investigations” for years and found them to hold true despite it being written for a predominantly US based market. As well as useful skip tracing hints and techniques that many people know of there is an almost certain chance that you will come across ideas that are new to you irrespective of how many years you may have been in the investigative industry. It is also one of the few books that describes and illustrates sensible day to day business practices that assist in making investigators the functioning business me that we need to be in order to survive in this line of work. I thoroughly recommend it! Dean is an exceptionally knowledgeable gentleman.
Tan Smyth, Private Investigator - Advanced Professional Investigations, Castle Rock CO
It is through the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado that I met Dean Beers, but I'd known of him well before that. Dean is renowned for his professionalism and astonishing skills in the areas of skip-tracing and forensics. His sterling reputation is well-deserved; I learn something new every time I speak with him. I count myself fortunate to know Dean.
Larimer County Medical Examiner's Office
Dean is excellent at multi-tasking and prioritizing, is self-motivated, honest and meticulous with details. His high ethical standards have made it possible for him to work in various capacities [concurrently in private investigation and the coroner's office] and still maintain the strictest confidentiality. Dean's list of training seminars and classes is one of the most impressive I have seen. Dean has helped teach our investigators the latest forensic photography techniques and he has also helped with fingerprint comparisons to identify decedents. Dean is easy to work with, knowledgeable about all aspects of death investigation, evidence collection and preservation, and all legal ramifications involved. He has an analytical mind and can quickly get to the root of problems in order to find the most appropriate solution.
Weld County Medical Examiner's Office
Mr. Beers is knowledgeable in the medical and law enforcement fields. Mr. Beers has extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and photos of the scenes, recognizes and gathers evidence that is pertinent to the investigation. Mr. Beers is a professional in many fields.
Brett Hodges, Developer - Remedy Find
When I first met Karen I realized that her communication skills, sense of humor, and ability to empathize with others made her a perfect fit for the job. She performed her duties on time, communicated well, and retained her enthusiasm and humor while dealing with some challenging personalities.
Kimberly Woods, Lead Counselor - Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
Karen was a counselor for youth programs that included the Emancipation Group Home, Male Residential, Female Residential and Community Transition Program. Responsibilities included life skill development, client behavior expectations, and supervision of daily activities. One of her greatest strengths was the ability to communicate written information in a clear and concise manner. She is confident, honest, respectful and considerate of others.
Stephen J. Cina, MD, Forensic Pathologist and Chief Medical Examiner (major US city) (www.AutopsyReview.org)
Mr. Beers' exemplary performance can be traced to his merger of life experience with in-depth study of criminalistics and meticulous attention to detail. He was one of the finest interns to graduate from the Larimer County Coroner's Office program. His investigations show a unique combination of "book smarts" and common sense.
Dean is an expert forensic photographer and was one of the most thorough medicolegal death investigators I have encountered in my career. He showed great skill during scene investigations, performing case follow-up, and in the autopsy suite. He is a credit to the profession and I believe his work displays a commitment to the forensic sciences and investigative services. I serve as a consultant to his private investigations practice. His work in both photography and medicolegal death investigations is detailed, thorough, objective and of the highest quality. I am proud to endorse him without reservation.
Suzanne R. Utley, MD, Forensic Pathologist
Dean Beers is tireless in his effort, has an incredibly strong work ethic, and often goes far above the call of duty to finish work. He is extremely honest and trustworthy. His professional background makes him uniquely familiar with crime scene investigation, including photography skills, evidence collection techniques and crime scene analysis.
James A. Wilkerson IV, MD, Forensic Pathologist
Dean exhibited complete competence in medicolegal investigation of death and he is a superb autopsy assistant. His knowledge of firearms and the use of them are as good as or better than any individual I know. Dean excels both on his own and as a team leader.
Alex Toia, CCLA, LPI and President / Case Manager - Alexander, Toia Company LLC, Morristown NJ
I had originally made a request through various Listserves across the country for information pertaining to a suspicious suicide I was investigating. Dean Beers answered it first by email, and then called on the phone. Over the course of several days, he provided valuable insight based on his experience as a certified Medicolegal Death Investigator. Dean offered his time at no charge. However, because I felt really comfortable with him, and because of his credentials and input, I hired him to write an opinion based on the facts.
Dean was a big help in the case, first in providing his time and expertise, and second, throughout the course of his written opinion and beyond. Having become a friend and colleague, I would highly recommend him to anyone who has questions about circumstances of a death.Thank you for your assistance in the expert analysis and report of this case. We are sincerely grateful for all you have done. Based on your conclusion, we are definitely going to approach the prosecutor for a reopening of the investigation.
Kathleen Cunningham, Medical Investigator, Certified Medical Legal Consultant
Dean is one in a million. He is a gifted investigator and author. His most recent book is an essential text for anyone in the investigative field, regardless of subspecialty. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding aspects of death investigation and medical legal issues. His death investigation course is well structured and full of essential information. He is a gifted expert witness. He tirelessly promotes professionalism within the investigative community. His in-depth articles in "The Legal Investigator" are well-written and timely. Most importantly, he has been an awesome mentor for me and has always been there when I needed guidance or suggestions. Anyone who has Dean on their side is in excellent hands. "Dean is one in a million. He is a gifted investigator and author. His most recent book is an essential text for anyone in the investigative field, regardless of subspecialty. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding aspects of death investigation and medical legal issues. His death investigation course is well structured and full of essential information. He is a gifted expert witness. He tirelessly promotes professionalism within the investigative community. His in-depth articles in "The Legal Investigator" are well-written and timely. Most importantly, he has been an awesome mentor for me and has always been there when I needed guidance or suggestions. Anyone who has Dean on their side is in excellent hands.
Dave Pettinari, Private Investigator - TAC Forensics and Investigations, Beulah CO
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Commander (Retired)
Dean Beers is about the most proficient, knowledgeable skip tracer I have ever known. He is awesome in the specialized knowledge he possesses in this area, and is one committed, hard-charging investigator. I have known him as a law enforcement investigator and now as a private investigator, and have always found him to be nothing but thorough, professional, and a leader with a futuristic bent.
Tony Goring, Private Investigator - Aclarado Enquiries, South Africa
I’ve never worked directly with Dean however I have utilized principles in his book “Professional Locate Investigations” for years and found them to hold true despite it being written for a predominantly US based market. As well as useful skip tracing hints and techniques that many people know of there is an almost certain chance that you will come across ideas that are new to you irrespective of how many years you may have been in the investigative industry. It is also one of the few books that describes and illustrates sensible day to day business practices that assist in making investigators the functioning business me that we need to be in order to survive in this line of work. I thoroughly recommend it! Dean is an exceptionally knowledgeable gentleman.
Tan Smyth, Private Investigator - Advanced Professional Investigations, Castle Rock CO
It is through the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado that I met Dean Beers, but I'd known of him well before that. Dean is renowned for his professionalism and astonishing skills in the areas of skip-tracing and forensics. His sterling reputation is well-deserved; I learn something new every time I speak with him. I count myself fortunate to know Dean.
Larimer County Medical Examiner's Office
Dean is excellent at multi-tasking and prioritizing, is self-motivated, honest and meticulous with details. His high ethical standards have made it possible for him to work in various capacities [concurrently in private investigation and the coroner's office] and still maintain the strictest confidentiality. Dean's list of training seminars and classes is one of the most impressive I have seen. Dean has helped teach our investigators the latest forensic photography techniques and he has also helped with fingerprint comparisons to identify decedents. Dean is easy to work with, knowledgeable about all aspects of death investigation, evidence collection and preservation, and all legal ramifications involved. He has an analytical mind and can quickly get to the root of problems in order to find the most appropriate solution.
Weld County Medical Examiner's Office
Mr. Beers is knowledgeable in the medical and law enforcement fields. Mr. Beers has extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and photos of the scenes, recognizes and gathers evidence that is pertinent to the investigation. Mr. Beers is a professional in many fields.
Brett Hodges, Developer - Remedy Find
When I first met Karen I realized that her communication skills, sense of humor, and ability to empathize with others made her a perfect fit for the job. She performed her duties on time, communicated well, and retained her enthusiasm and humor while dealing with some challenging personalities.
Kimberly Woods, Lead Counselor - Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
Karen was a counselor for youth programs that included the Emancipation Group Home, Male Residential, Female Residential and Community Transition Program. Responsibilities included life skill development, client behavior expectations, and supervision of daily activities. One of her greatest strengths was the ability to communicate written information in a clear and concise manner. She is confident, honest, respectful and considerate of others.
