James C. Decker
Certified Polygrapher/Investigator
Chris Decker is a Certified Polygrapher, and Lead Investigator at Maverick Investigative Services, specializing in criminal investigations, interview and interrogation, intelligence collection/analysis, crime scene investigation and polygraph quality control.
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Chris retired from the New Hampshire State Police after a long and distinguished career. During his tenure with NHSP, Chris gained a wealth of experience and training and served as a Senior Fraud Investigator – DMV Task Force, Polygraph Unit Commander/Director of Verification Services, Senior Polygraph Examiner, Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force, Major Crimes Unit Detective, Prison Liaison and Troop D Patrol.
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Chris continues to offer his expertise to Law Enforcement personnel by serving as an Instructor for Interview and Interrogation courses offered by Mello Consulting. Chris holds many certifications, to include Polygraph Examiner, Polygraph Quality Control, Firearms Instructor, Critical Thinking & Analytical Methods, Digital Forensic Evidence Investigator, Interview and Interrogation, Protective Methodologies and Crime Scene Investigations, to name a few. Chris received many accolades and accommodations throughout his career at NHSP with the Governor’s Award and Congressional Law Enforcement Award being just two awards, exemplifying his excellence.
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Chris earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Psychology from Notre Dame College and a master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Counseling/Psychology from the University of New Hampshire.
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