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Expert Profile: Maxwell Caulfield

Expertise: I am a licensed private investigator and Sheriff`s special appointed process server in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. My area of expertise in organized crime is drawn from actual experience. Maxwell Caulfield is not the name I was given at birth. It is the name that was given to me by the United States Government, through the Federal Witness Protection Program. I am one of only 2% of more than 16,000 witnesses who does not have a criminal history. My experience stems first, from my emloyment by organized crime figures in Chicago, IL. And then my testimony for the U.S. Attorney`s Organized Crime Strike Force for the Northern District of Illinois. I testified against organized crime figures and corrupt police officers. All were convicted, and sent to federal prison. Since this event 20 years ago, I have spent a great deal of time working in the field of investigations of organized criminal activity, violations of the R.I.C.O. statute and have been an outspoken critic of WITSEC. I have continued to work with several law enforcement agencies in various capacities.

Experience in the area
Listed above. See my websites: www.caulfieldinvestigations.com and www.caulfieldinvestigations.net

Organizations
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (F.A.L.I.)

Publications
My life story and experiences have been the subject of several publications and books such as:The Newtimes, The Washington Post Magazine, The Washington Times Magazine "Insight", The book WITSEC by author Pete Earley (reporter from the Washington Post) and Gerald Shur (founder of the WITSEC program), The book "Once upon a time in Hollywood" by author and film director Rod Lurie. I have been interviewed on news and documentary television programs and was featured on Court TV's "Crime Stories" with Catherine Crier called "The Mobster Next Door". I was one of the technical advisors for the HBO film "Witness Protection", I was a technical advisor for The Discovery Channel's "The FBI Files". I have been declared an "Expert Witness in the area of Surveillance and Private Investigation by a Washington Court. My websites have links to the articles.

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What do you like about this subject? I enjoy the challenges of understanding an organization, that despite the best efforts of proffesional law enforcement at all levels to stamp it out, for well over 75 years, still endures and grows to this day.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Without the direct and often knowing participation of the otherwise "lawabiding" public, organized crime could not flourish and grow in society. The public's zeal to obtain the services provided by these organizations for example: Illegal gambling, off-track betting, prostitution, pornography, loan sharking, kick-backs, bribery of public officials and police, etc.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? What is it that makes people still pursue a lifestyle of organized crime, even after witnessing what happens to their families and friends. Most notably how few of these "friends" or "associates" die of old age in their own beds.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Just one example of public mindset. "Prostitution is a victimless crime". Is it, no. The first victim is of course the prostitute.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 540
Knowledge	9.86 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.79 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.93 Best of the best
Politeness	9.93 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		121

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	05/15/08
10	10	10	10	03/20/08
10	10	10	10	03/20/08
10	10	10	10	01/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/07

User Comments

Max, You have my profound gratitude for your patience and willingness to share was you can. My "day job" is as a therapist, so I can appreciate th
(Kathleen on 05/15/08)

Thank you.
(James on 03/20/08)

Thank you very much.
(Michellle on 03/20/08)

Thank you for the information. It was very specific and helpful.
(Rosana on 01/30/08)

thank you for your quick and highly educated responses
(bill on 08/24/07)

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Recent Answers from Maxwell Caulfield

2008-07-21 Would like your opinion: No, I don't agree with this statement. I have to admit that most of the guys I have met over the years have been likeable individuals at least at face value, but I want to remind you of one thing using...

2008-06-20 boyfriend in overseas witsec program - can we marry?: Kathleen, I can't answer your first question because I am not an attorney, this is a question for an experienced immigration lawyer and when you do ask a lawyer you might want to word it "How do we comply"...

2008-05-14 witsec basics: Kathleen, You're welcome. Let me address the last part first. I realize that you were talking about a "civilian" or a real "honest to gosh innocent person" but when I answer these questions I realize...

2008-05-14 witsec basics: Kathleen, You are correct, some of your questions I won't answer because the answers could be helpful to generic potential assassins, various wacko's, weirdo's, wannabe's and other garden variety questionable...

2008-04-23 crime: I agree that in general the presence of traditional "Italian" LCN is diminishing, but I really can't comment of a specific location or homicide I know nothing about. As to Ndrangheta, I think it is safe...