David DeMato, President
Christopher DeMato, Vice-President & Chief Operations Officer
Christopher DeMato
Vice-President & Chief Operations Officer
Mr. DeMato has conducted thousands of hours of surveillance in the areas of insurance fraud, child custody, workplace issues, intellectual property/copyright infringement, domestic partnerships/marital/divorce proceedings, missing persons, residency requirements, and private sectorlitigation. He has successfully developed and implemented unique technology-driven surveillance methods previously unheard of in the private sector, enabling our clients to acquire the preponderance of evidence needed to reach their investigative goals within legal parameters - evidence whos eacquisition and chain of custody stands up to courtroom scrutiny. While many investigative companies take short cuts and operate in a morally grey zone, Chris ensures that TAGW focuses on implementing surveillance in a fundamentally sound, consistent, innovative manner that saves the client both time and money.
Previous to joining TAGW, Chris passionately taught and coached in Chicago's private and public schools. His experience in education and ability to relate well to a diverse audience make him a natural as our Basic Life Support/CPR/AEDinstructor, where his students 'our clients' appreciate his sense of humor, his patience, and his willingness to take the extra steps to ensure their complete confidence in their training. He also teaches the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required 20-Hour P.E.R.C.course. Additionally, Chris oversees our investigative internship program.
Chris directs the background investigations section at TAGW. His investigative research skills are utilized by attorneys, corporations, third-party administrators, and insurance companies for matters ranging from the new-hireprocess to disciplinary matters. Additionally, he works with families to ensure the hiring of nannies and caretakers with clear backgrounds, and with participants in the on-line dating realm to ensure that their potential relationships are based on honest information. His relentless pursuit of difficult-to-locate individuals has made him invaluable in process service of court orders and summons and makes TAGW a preferred vendor of many attorneys and individuals.
Chris is also a member of the Reid Institute, having completed the Advanced Interview and Interrogation course taught by world-renowned John. E. Reid and Associates. To this effect, he personally consults our clients and conducts interviews regarding employee theft, sexual harassment, child/elderly abuse, workplace issues including misuse of company equipment and internet crimes, insurance/worker's compensation claims, trade secret and proprietary violations, background investigations, and other matters.
Additionally, Chris serves as a sworn law enforcement officer for a southwest suburban police department. He has exceeded training standards, holds certifications, and is extremely proficient with automatic carbines/rifles,shotgun, and many sidearms.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys participating in fund-raising activities for many non-profit organizations, most focused around medical research and children's charities.
EDUCATION
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago IL
Master of History, Anticipated Completion 2009
Bachelor of Arts, History 1998
Secondary Teaching Certification, ILJOHN E. REID & ASSOCIATES, Chicago IL
The Advanced Reid Technique of Interviewing and InterrogationMEMBERSHIPS
National Council of Investigative & Security Specialists (N.C.I.S.S.)
American Society for Industrial Security (A.S.I.S.) International
National Association of Investigative Specialists (N.A.I.S.)
National Incident Dispatchers Association (N.I.D.A.)
Association of Public Safety Communication Officials (A.P.C.O.)
Chicago Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
Toll Free: (866) 696-9443
Licensed and Fully Insured. Illinois Licenses 117001393, 122001060
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