After serving in the military, as a helicopter crew chief, David Venezian joined the NYPD and was assigned to a Precinct in Queens, New York. A short time later Police Officer Venezian was assigned to plain clothes in the Robbery Identification Program (RIP) under the Central Robbery Unit. Moving up within the department Police Officer Venezian became an undercover field investigator, for the Safe, Loft and Truck Squad and was involved in many major, local and Federal investigations leading to successful arrests and prosecution. Police Officer Venezian’s team was responsible for several million dollars in recovery of stolen property and vehicles resulting from truck Hijackings, burglary and larceny, document and insurance fraud investigations. Police Officer Venezian was assigned to the NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau as an investigator. Due to his keen development of well honed investigative expertise he was recognized by Department officials and upon their recommendation he was promoted to Detective. In addition to his assigned investigator position in the Organized Crime Control Bureau he would assist as a part time instructor to the patrol Police Officers, teaching them field identification and how to properly identify stolen exotic vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment. Detective Venezian was qualified as an expert witness, in automobile identification, by the NYS Supreme Court.
Detective Venezian transferred to the Midtown North Squad and was the team leader, involved in all phases of various types of crime from major and upscale White collar crimes to low level criminal investigations. Some investigations became or were already news worthy matters which ended in successful resolutions.
Detective Venezian has conducted and participated in thousands of investigations, has made and participated in thousands of arrest, over the years. He has received 35 Department recognition awards of Honorable Mention, Meritorious Conduct, Commendations, Citations and Excellence in Police Duty. In addition he was Police Officer of the Month and Honored in the NYPD Police Department Awards Calendar.
Just prior to retirement from the NYPD, David Venezian became a NYS Licensed Investigator and along with his wife Carmen by his side, started this family operated Private Detective Agency. Carmen Venezian was the assistant to the regional area Director of Security for a major worldwide Hotel chain. Carmen’s position dealt with various crimes and accidents and she worked closely with the Law Enforcement community, which lead to an easy transition into the private investigation business. David Venezian worked as a freelance investigator for over 10 years, for the in house counsel, of the Chubb Insurance Company.
David Venezian has been a member and is the Chief Investigator for the National Police Defense Foundation. David assists NPDF with organizational Due Diligence and is on the Legal defense Team, available for consultation, to over 100 thousand Law Enforcement and associate members, throughout the United States and abroad.
As a private investigator David Venezian has conducted and participated in numerous and varied investigations in the tri-state area. With decades of experience, David Venezian has been the owner and operator of a NYS Licensed and Bonded, private investigative company, now known as Pi Headquarters Group Inc.
In addition to managing his own private investigator cases, as well as those for Chubb Insurance and the NYPD, David has successfully conducted both civil and criminal investigations for some of the most prestigious Private Investigation firms in New York City. He is the CEO and Founder of PI Headquarters Group. His wife Carmen Venezian, fluent in Spanish, serves as the Vice President of PI Headquarters Group. Together they bring their experience and expertise to address your needs, with understanding and special attention to your personal or corporate matters, which may require investigation.