Florida Licensed Private Investigative Firm
PRISON
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INVESTIGATIONS
BREAK
Billy Lane is a retired law enforcement detective with an illustrious twenty-year career dedicated to serving his community and advancing public safety. Throughout his tenure, Billy gained extensive knowledge and experience conducting complex investigations involving narcotics trafficking, vice crimes, and criminal street gangs at both the local and federal levels. Renowned for his expertise in covert stationary and mobile surveillance, Billy is well-versed in both local and federal criminal investigations. His exceptional investigative skills earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious “Detective of the Year” honor.
Billy began his career with nine years as a uniformed police officer and crime scene technician, responding to a wide range of police calls for service. He was later promoted to Detective and assigned to the Intelligence Unit, where he investigated gang-related crimes. During this time, Billy became a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), dedicating six years to investigating cases involving child pornography, homicide, and other computer-related offenses. He also served as a long-standing member of the Multi-Agency Gang Task Force (MAGTF), collaborating with various agencies to combat gang violence.
In the final five years of his law enforcement career, Billy worked undercover in the narcotics unit, focusing on drafting search warrants and investigating narcotics violations. As a Federal Task Force Officer with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, he played a critical role in rescuing human trafficking victims and supporting the Homeland Security Investigations SRT Team during federal search warrants.
Billy’s career also included prestigious assignments in diplomatic protection. While in the intelligence unit, he contributed to Presidential Protection details for George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as other political dignitaries, serving as both an intelligence officer and an armed diplomatic protection agent.
After retiring from law enforcement, Billy founded Prison Break Investigations, a private investigative agency specializing in criminal defense. With a team of former law enforcement officers, the agency provides top-tier investigative services. Since obtaining his private investigator license in 2015, Billy has excelled in criminal defense work, with a particular focus on covert surveillance, continuing his mission to uphold justice with professionalism and dedication.
Billy Lane holds numerous certifications to include:
• Certified Diplomatic Protection Professional (ITAC Services)
• Diplomatic Protection – Lakeland Police Department
• FCIC Certification – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
• Identity Theft - Office of the Florida Attorney General
• Basic Street Gang Certification – Lakeland Police Department
• Specialized Counter Terrorism & Mail Security – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
• IS-00100 Intro to Incident Command System – FEMA
• IS-00200 ICS for Single Resource – FEMA
• IS-00300 National Incident Management System – FEMA
• IS-00800 National Response Framework - FEMA
• Advance Taser Certification – Lakeland Police Department
• Counter Terrorist Threat Detection - Florida Intelligence Unit
• Basic Data Recovery – National White Collar Crime Center
• Intermediate Data Recovery – National White Collar Crime Center
• Secure Techniques for Onsite Preview – National White Collar Crime Center
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner – International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
• Cell Phone Forensic Course – High Tech Crime Institute
• Forensic Imaging Techniques – University of South Florida
• GPS Mobile Tracking Devices - Cobham
• Electronics and Technical Surveillance – National Technical Investigator’s Association
• Domestic Terrorism – Florida Intelligence Unit
• Russian Organized Crime – Florida Intelligence Unit
• Title 19 Cross Federal Training Designation Training - Homeland Security Investigations
• Certified Clandestine Laboratory Investigator – DEA
• Certified Clandestine Laboratory Site Safety Officer – DEA
Assistant Chief Heacox retired from the Lakeland Police Department as a Sergeant after twenty years of service. During his time at the police department he served in the uniformed patrol division for four years, the neighborhood liaison unit for three years, and the uniformed patrol division as a sergeant for thirteen years. During his twenty years of service he completed several advanced courses in death investigation, investigative techniques, interview and interrogation, tactical drug operations, internal affairs investigation, field training officer, gang investigations, Pepperball armorer and instructor, line supervision, National Incident Management System, ethics in supervision, conflict resolution, personnel management, performance evaluation, and intracity middle management. He was also a certified gang liaison officer, a uniformed crime scene technician, a domestic abuse response team sergeant, a senior member of the Dive Team, and a certified Crisis Intervention Team sergeant. In addition to numerous awards and decorations, Assistant Chief Heacox was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Life Saving Medal.
Assistant Chief Heacox is a cum laude graduate of Florida Southern College and Polk State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and an Associate in Arts degree in Criminal Justice respectively. Prior to attending college, he completed four years of active duty in the U.S. Army serving in the Republic of Panama and Fort Devens in Massachusetts receiving an Honorable Discharge. In the army Assistant Chief Heacox was awarded the Army Service award, National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Marksmen Badge (rifle, grenade, and machine gun), Air Crewman Wings, Driver Badge, and the Jungle Expert Badge.
Assistant Chief Heacox has been a Licensed Private Investigator in the State of Florida since May 2017 and is a member of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, the National Association of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists, the National Defender Investigator Association, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, and the National Association for Public Defense.
Kristi Allaire worked at the Auburndale Police Department for 22 years before retiring in July of 2018. During her time at Auburndale Police Department she worked as a patrol officer until she was assigned to the Community Oriented Policing Unit where assignments included bicycle patrol, neighborhood meetings, and building and strengthening relationships between our agency and the community. She became a field-training officer and trained several new officers for the department. Next, she transferred into the Criminal Investigations Unit where she served as a detective investigating all crimes to include gang related crimes. She was selected to serve a term on a regional High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program where she worked in an undercover capacity. She then returned to the Criminal Investigations Unit where she worked all types of cases eventually specializing in major crimes such as Special Victims, Child Protection, Elderly Abuse, and Homicide.
Kristi had attended several advanced courses specializing in homicide, gang intelligence, social media, interview and interrogations, field training officer, narcotics investigations, tactical entry basic and advanced, domestic violence, human trafficking, dui, missing persons, sexual battery, elderly abuse, and child abuse.
Private Investigator
Teri Gentry
Teri Gentry, is a retired sworn law enforcement officer of thirteen years.During this period, Gentry served as a Deputy Sheriff, a Police Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer.Gentry possesses a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University.
Gentry began her law enforcement career in St Johns County, Florida in 1999.Gentry was assigned to the Bravo South shift where she assisted the Organized Crime Bureau (OCB) with undercover drug operations.Gentry was then assigned to the Traffic Unit where she became a member of the Aggressive Driving/ D.U.I. Task Force.
Gentry moved to Marion County, Florida and began working at the Ocala Police Department in 2001. Gentry served as a patrol officer for approximately two and a half years. Gentry later transferred to the Targeted Crimes Division where Gentry conducted prostitution and drug ‘sting’ operations.
Gentry have attended over three hundred (300) training courses, seminars and symposiums relating to evidence protocol, evidence supervision, drug detection, criminal investigative techniques, etc. Gentry have been blessed to receive numerous certificates, awards, and medals for the detection and apprehension of aggravated battery, robbery, and murder suspects.
Gentry moved to Gilchrist County, Florida and began working for the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office in 2005. Gentry served for a brief period of time assigned to the Patrol Division. I then transferred to the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) where Gentry was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As part of this unit, Gentry was assigned a plethora of cases that ranged from financial crimes to homicide. In addition to those duties, Gentry also served as the Evidence Supervisor where Gentry developed and maintained strict measures for the gathering, handling, receipt, security, and disposition of all property, especially that property to be used as evidence in a court of law.
In 2006, Gentry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander responsible for overseeing all criminal investigations assigned to the C.I.D. unit. Gentry skipped the rank of Captain and in 2008 was appointed Major as Chief Administrative Officer responsible for overseeing Corrections, Civil, Criminal Investigations, Personnel, Records and Evidence.
In 2012, Gentry opted to 'retire' from active law enforcement and teach Criminal Justice and Evidence courses for Saint Leo University.
Lynnette Burke is a licensed private investigator in the State of Florida since October, 2019. She retired from a career in law enforcement support after 18 years of service. During that time she served as a crime scene investigator, investigative analyst for the robbery and homicide units, was a property & evidence officer and also spent time in human resources and benefits.
Investigator Burke has received 336 training hours in criminal investigative analysis through Alpha Group, IPTM, MJDTF and the FBI. Eighty of those hours are in psychological profiling. Her most recent training was 40 hours of Crime Scene Reconstruction through IPTM in 2017.
Investigator Burke is a cum laude graduate of Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a graduate of Keiser College with an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice with honors.
She has been the recipient of numerous Sheriff’s, Department and Bureau commendations during her career with the Sheriff’s Office.
Email - LynnetteBurke@PrisonBreakInvestigations.com
Amanda Jane Reece is an English immigrant who proudly became an American citizen after her son enlisted in the United States Military, a pivotal moment that deepened her connection to her adopted homeland. With a passion for justice and uncovering the truth, Amanda began her journey as a private investigator over four years ago.
Today, Amanda is a highly accomplished and fully licensed private investigator with extensive experience in criminal defense and covert surveillance. Her impressive career includes hands-on involvement in high-stakes cases, such as double murder jury trials that resulted in hung juries, demonstrating her critical role in shaping courtroom outcomes. Amanda has also brought her expertise directly to the courtroom, assisting attorneys throughout the full trial process. Her ability to provide meticulous case preparation, invaluable insights, and real-time support during trials has made her an indispensable partner to legal teams.
Amanda’s dedication to excellence, her skill in navigating complex cases, and her trial experience have solidified her reputation as a trusted and highly sought-after professional in the field of private investigations.