Texas DPS PSB License: C12741701|Texas JBCC OCA Certification: PSC-19344

What Makes Us "Special?"

The word 'Special' in our name is intentional. It reflects the caliber of our investigations, the depth of our expertise, and the nature of the cases we accept.

The term 'Special Investigations' is drawn directly from the FBI's own lexicon. FBI Special Agents conduct 'special investigations' — complex, high-stakes matters that require extraordinary skill, discretion, and resources. Dave Klimek did not just work those cases. He supervised them, coordinated behavioral analysis support through the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, ran covert surveillance operations across state lines as a certified SOG agent, and served as a Principal Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Dallas Division.

That operational depth translates directly to private-sector work. Whether your matter involves complex financial fraud, a sensitive background investigation, a security threat assessment, or a case requiring expert witness testimony in State or Federal Court, Tracecraft brings a level of investigative architecture that most firms simply cannot construct. Dave's investigations have withstood the highest levels of legal scrutiny — including review and affirmation by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Forensic Interviewer, Certified Criminal Defense Specialist, and a recognized Subject Matter Expert across multiple investigative disciplines.

We do not take every case. We take the right cases — the ones where elite investigative capability, security consultation expertise, and court-tested credibility make a genuine difference. If your matter demands a truly special investigator, you have found one. There is no comparable combination of credentials, experience, and professional standing available in the North Texas private investigation market.

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Tracecraft Special Investigations
Former FBI Special AgentDallas Division
Public Service27+ Years
Licensed Texas PISince 2021
CertificationsCFE · CFI-FTER · CCDS
Court StandingExpert Witness — State & Federal
NTPIACurrent President
FBI RolesBAU Field Coordinator · SOG Agent
EducationM.A. Human Sciences · B.S. Psychology
LicenseTexas DPS PSB C12741701
OCA CertificationJBCC PSC-19344

Credentials & Memberships

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
CFI-FTER / CCDS — Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
North Texas Private Investigators Association (NTPIA)
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
World Association of Detectives (WAD)
FBI Agents Association — Proud Member
ACFE Dallas Area Chapter — Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)
FBI Agents Association (FBIAA)
Denton Chamber of Commerce — Accredited
Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce — Proud Member
Tracecraft Special Investigations, LLC BBB Business Review
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
CFI-FTER / CCDS — Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
North Texas Private Investigators Association (NTPIA)
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
World Association of Detectives (WAD)
FBI Agents Association — Proud Member
ACFE Dallas Area Chapter — Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)
FBI Agents Association (FBIAA)
Denton Chamber of Commerce — Accredited
Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce — Proud Member
Tracecraft Special Investigations, LLC BBB Business Review

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