Biography

‍ ‍Education and Licensing

  • Illinois Licensed Private Detective # 115-001296 since 1996

  • Doctor of Forensic Sciences candidate at Oklahoma State University

  • Master of Science Degree in Investigations - Criminal Investigation from the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven

  • Bachelor of Special Studies Degree in Biology from Cornell College

  • Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Class 414

    Professional Experience

  • CEO & Owner of MDS Investigations, Inc. for 26 years.

  • Detective-In-Charge of the offender monitoring contract for the statewide Illinois Violent Sex Offender program.

  • Illinois Certified Lead Homicide Investigator #106101

  • County Major Crime Task Force Investigator

  • Undercover State Special Agent-Narcotics; conducted deep-cover investigations, including an investigation that developed into a federal continuing criminal enterprise case involving DEA and IRS and resulted in federal prosecution and conviction.

  • United States Department of Justice Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Law Enforcement Award recipient in recognition of outstanding service and meritorious acts in investigation and prosecution exemplifying the highest standards of cooperative law enforcement in the United States of America.

  • Drug Task Force Oversight Agent

  • State Trooper- SWAT & Patrol - drug interdiction

  • County Gang Task Force Detective

  • County & Municipal Police Detective and Patrol Officer

Mark Schneider’s professional background combines approximately four decades of law-enforcement, investigative, supervisory, and private-sector experience with advanced academic education in investigations and forensic sciences.

Current professional focus includes forensic criminology, criminal investigative case review, investigative methodology, cognitive bias and decision-making, major-crime investigation, and professional private detective services.

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