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A Career Built on Experience and Integrity

Scott began his law enforcement career with the West Palm Beach Police Department, where he served with distinction in a variety of assignments. Scott served a majority of his career assigned to the West Palm Beach Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, handling serious felony cases such as robbery, rape, homicide, burglary, firearms violations, narcotics, auto theft, assault, and fraud.

He was ultimately selected for the Financial Crimes Unit, where he specialized in complex investigations involving:

  • Embezzlement
  • Bank and credit card fraud
  • Counterfeiting
  • Public corruption
  • Exploitation of the elderly
  • Organized and large-scale fraud schemes

Scott also served as President of the Palm Beach Economic Crime Unit, LLC, a nonprofit organization of nearly 300 public- and private-sector investigators. He led this organization for four terms, fostering collaboration across agencies and industries.

In addition, Scott was a Certified CVSA Examiner, conducting pre-employment and investigative interviews for the police department until his retirement.

State and Federal Investigative Leadership

After retiring in good standing from the West Palm Beach Police Department, Scott joined the Florida Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division, Bureau of Insurance Fraud, where he investigated sophisticated, multi-layered insurance fraud organizations.

Scott was selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to serve on the Greater Palm Beach County Healthcare Fraud Task Force (GPCHCTF). He was credentialed as an FBI Task Force Officer and held a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

For nearly a decade, Scott led and supported numerous high-profile healthcare fraud investigations at both national and regional levels. Notable cases include:

  • United States v. Kenny Chatman
  • United States v. Michael Ligotti

Instructor, Presenter, and Subject Matter Expert

Scott is a recognized subject matter expert in financial and economic crimes. He has been featured in numerous seminars and speaking engagements nationwide, which led to his certification as an FDLE Instructor.

He has played a key role in developing investigative training across the State of Florida, including:

  • FDLE’s Statewide Financial Crimes Protocols
  • Florida’s Healthcare Fraud Curriculum

Scott continues to instruct advanced courses in complex investigations, surveillance techniques, intelligence and analytics, and high-liability investigative operations.

Proven Investigative Skill Set

Proven Investigative Skill Set

Proven Investigative Skill Set

Scott brings extensive hands-on expertise in:

  • Covert and fixed surveillance
  • Operational planning and execution
  • Search warrant preparation and service
  • Suspect and witness interviews
  • Intelligence analysis and research
  • Detailed case documentation
  • Courtroom testimony

Ongoing Professional Training

Proven Investigative Skill Set

Proven Investigative Skill Set

Scott’s commitment to excellence is reflected in decades of continuous advanced training across leadership, fraud investigations, emergency management, financial analysis, surveillance, and criminal law.

Awards & Recognition

Scott’s investigative excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including:

  • Department of Justice, Investigative Initiative Award – Health Care Fraud Unit (2024)
  • Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, Award for Excellence in Investigation (2023, 2018)
  • National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, Investigation of the Year (2023, 2017)
  • Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee, Complex Investigation of the Year (2021, 2019)
  • Department of Justice, Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (2019 – twice, 2017)
  • Palm Beach Economic Crime Unit, Investigator of the Year (2011)
  • West Palm Beach Police Department, Master Patrol Officer & Police Officer First Class (2008)
  • West Palm Beach Police Department, Certificate of Merit (2004)
  • Florida Jaycees, Cooper Taylor-Moon Award Nominee (1995)
  • West Palm Beach Police Department, Lifesaving Medal & Meritorious Police Duty Medal (1993) 

Results That Speak for Themselves

Training and experience are critical—but successful results are what truly matter.

For decades, Scott’s investigations have been consistently recognized at the local, state, and national levels. His success is rooted in his ability to:


  • Build trust across diverse groups
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards
  • Remain relentless, creative, and impartial
  • Approach every case with precision and discretion

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