Barry C. Walton

Experience

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  Auditor of State - Ohio

  Jan 1971 - Jan 1977

  Investigator

  • Investigated several departments at major universities to include the athletic department with NCAA• Developed strategies; investigated sophisticated financial criminal activity; and presented evidence in court• Presented evidence in court• Investigated elected officials, federal grants, embezzlement, fraud and complex financial crimes• Investigated stolen checks

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  Auditor of State - Ohio

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1995

  Investigation Supervisor

  Supervised Investigators regarding complex financial crimes at all levels of government (state, county, city, township and villages). Reported directly to the Auditor of StateFormed Task Forces with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agenciesConducted financial crime trainingInvestigated Internal Affairs, Law Enforcement Officers; Mayors; 23 Community Colleges and their respective presidents.

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  Village of Hartford PD (PT)

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2008

  Police Chief

  Chief of Police • Performed police administrative functions, to include filing reports with the state• Investigated Internal Affairs and handle public complaints• Developed and maintain positive public relations with community• Presented monthly report to Mayor and Village CouncilPolice Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant • Enforced and prosecuted violations of state traffic and criminal codes• Trained new officers• Conducted Internal Affairs investigations • Assisted Police Chief with administration duties Show less

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  Don Sonney & Assoc.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Private Investigator

  Conducted environmental and wrongful death investigations, Surveillance and video recordings related to insurance fraudConducted interviews of witnesses and victims

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  Grange Insurance

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2011

  Senior Special Investigator

  • Detected, planned investigation strategy, and investigated actual and potential insurance fraud activity involving Standard and Non-Standard Auto; Homeowner; and Commercial claims • Worked with fire investigators at fire scene; follow-up interviews/investigation; evidence collection and trial preparation

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  Delaware County Prosecutor's Office

  Mar 2011 - now

  Investigator

  Assist Prosecutors in preparation for trial in common pleas court Investigate: Thefts, Fraud, Rape, Human Trafficking/Prostitution and violations by public officialsConduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspectsLocate missing victims and witnesses. Offer encouragement to victims and witnessesPrepare exhibits and testify in courtServe Subpoenas and summons