W. Larry Davis
PROTECTIVE SERVICE SPECIALIST
DIRECTOR, TRAINING DIVISION
W. Larry Davis is Hawk PI’s liaison to the past, present, and future of private investigations. His broad knowledge is a culmination of his experience as a Military Police Criminal Investigator, hand-to-hand combat/firearms instructor, and protective service agent in the U.S. Marine Corps. In the private sector, he worked product liability investigations for General Motors as well as working in the Special Investigation Units for several large insurance carriers where he investigated a myriad of claims. In addition, he has worked for numerous celebrities, professional athletes and corporate executives handling all aspects of their personal security.
Presently, as director of training, he utilizes this information to keep Hawk PI on the forefront of investigative trends and best practices. Larry also oversees all facets of protective service operations, security consulting and our insurance claims investigation division handling auto/trucking accidents and claims investigations for all lines of insurance.
The constantly evolving future of private investigation is important to Larry, and he is an active participant. A recognized thought leader in the field, he is a frequent speaker at events throughout the Southeast. He is also shaping the future as an instructor in private investigation training courses, providing his diverse knowledge to the next generation of investigators.
Qualifications
- More than 39 years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, close protection, security, and management with extensive knowledge in insurance claims, fraud, and accident investigations.
- Anticipates the needs of all stakeholders in an investigation through broad and diverse investigative experience.
- Known as a prolific trainer and mentor in the investigative and security professions having conducted training for more than 5000 students and countless others that have attended seminars or training events.
Credentials & Professional Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Professional Private Investigators – Board of Directors/Dir. of Training
- GA Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies – Licensed Investigator & Cert. Training Instructor
- Gwinnett Technical College – Director of Private Investigations Training Programs
- Certified Close Protection Speicalist & Recognized Executive Protection Expert
- The Professional Private Investigator Program – Author/Chief Instructor
- National Association of Legal Investigators and INTELLENET – Member
- Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator and Fraud Claim Law Specialist