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John R. Souza


Owner/Investigator
701-460-0489
johnrsouza@axscs.com

A former employer, who was also a mentor and a friend once told me after looking at all the certificates and commendations on my office wall, "John, all of that got you here. But what are going to do to be better moving forward?" His point was that all of the fancy certificates and classes mean nothing if you don't apply all of what you have learned to keep being your best. And that is my promise to the people I work for...To use all of what I am to give the best, most professional service possible at all times, in all conditions, period.

ND Private Investigator Agency License



John's interest in investigations may well have started before becoming a police officer. But the time as a police officer was spent developing and honing the skills of an investigator.

Combining his expertise in industrial safety with his background in investigations, gives John a unique ability to get the facts.


ND PI License #593



TRAINING RECEIVED WHILE A POLICE OFFICER



List of Peace Officers Standards and Training certifications.

Trained and experienced on how to conduct thorough safety inspections.

Safety Inspections Certification



Incident Investigation and RCA Training



Certified to conduct incident investigations and determine what the root cause of the incident is. This has been a training that has been put to use on a frequent basis. Helping companies understand why incidents happen is the first step in making the workplace safer for everyone.

As many companies I work with have commercial trucking operations, I have attended the NDSC's DOT Compliance training. Additionally I attend the North Dakota Motor Carriers Associations' DOT FMSCA refresher training annually.

DOT Compliance Training



Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt



Trained in the efficiency concepts and method of Lean Six Sigma.

Authorized instructor for Veriforces' Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Safeland program

PEC Instructor



Basic Traffic Accident Investigation



In the world of accident investigation understanding the nuance involved with the specialty of traffic accident investigations is a valuable asset.

Participated in and successfully completed a course for law enforcement

Management Course



Criminal Investigator Core Course Certificate



Graduated from the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation Core Course. A highly respected and recognized training program for California’s criminal investigators.

Certified in dignitary security and protection.

CA DOJ Dignitary Security and Protection Course (bodyguard training).

Executive Protection (bodyguard) Tactics



Private training in executive protection.

Training in how to recognize a person who is under the influence of a controlled substance. This class translated to the civilian world as the need for supervisors to recognize employees who are not fit for duty. DOT reasonable suspicion training is relatable.

Drug Recognition Training