Biography

  • Illinois Licensed Private Detective since 1996

  • Master of Science Degree in 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

  • Former CEO & Owner of MDS Investigations, Inc.

  • Former Licensed Private Detective-In-Charge directing the investigation and offender monitoring contract for the statewide Illinois Violent Sex Offender program.

  • Consulting Detective for legal teams on court cases.

  • Cold Case Investigation Consultant

  • Experienced Title IX and sexual predator Investigator

  • Illinois Certified Lead Homicide Investigator #106101

  • Former County Major Crime Task Force Investigator

  • Former State Police Special Agent - Narcotics

  • Former undercover state case special agent teamed up with the DEA, IRS, and US Marshals on a federal continuing criminal enterprise investigation and successful prosecution.

  • 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.

  • Former Drug Task Force Oversight Agent

  • Former State Trooper- SWAT & Patrol - drug interdiction

  • Former County Gang Task Force Detective

  • County & Municipal Police Detective and Patrol Officer

Licensed Detective In-Charge Schneider was the CEO and Owner of MDS Investigations, Inc., an Illinois-licensed private Detective Agency, for 26 years before retiring and closing the corporation. Detective Schneider’s dedication has brought him back into the field as Mark Schneider, LPD.

Detective Schneider has built an extensive career, working and supervising investigations for over thirty years. His clients’ needs are at the forefront of his success.

Detective Schneider has combined advanced education with extensive real-world experience to become a premier Detective Consultant capable of helping with any situation.

Detective Mark Schneider has provided years of oversight and application to professional investigations, surveillance, and process service, and is considered a well-respected leader in the field of both law enforcement and private investigations.

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