Veracity IIR continues to grow and expand its national headquarters in Carmel. The firm – consisting of former FBI agents who are now retired and working in the private sector – has grown rapidly since its fall of 2018 opening in Carmel.
Recently, Veracity welcomed Jeremy Bell and Collin Knolhoff as Senior Investigators to its growing team of experts.
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“We are very pleased to add Jeremy and Collin to our team as we continue to seek ways to serve our growing list of clients for a variety of needs,” said Doug Kouns, president and lead investigator for the firm.
Bell joins Veracity from the National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom where he was a critical member of the intelligence and operational organization; managed and mentored armed surveillance officers; and developed specialized training on surveillance techniques and covert electronic usage. Prior employment also included working as an Investigations Officer in support of organized crime efforts and investigating major excise fraud cases within the United Kingdom. Bell has a Bachelor of Science from Loughborough University of Technology in the United Kingdom and many professional awards and citations throughout his career.
Knolhoff is a junior at Purdue University, pursuing his B.S. in Industrial Management, concentrating in data analytics and international business. He currently works as an undergraduate researcher for Purdue University’s Department of Homeland Security Institute, focusing on active shooter protocol and the impacts of various firearm regulations. Outside of work, Knolhoff spends time leading in a student organization at Purdue and engaging in various community service opportunities in the Greater Lafayette area.
About Veracity IIR
After more than 21 years of serving our country in the FBI, Doug Kouns retired and began a new intelligence, investigations and research firm in Carmel, serving primarily corporate and legal clients. The firm, known as Veracity IIR, has been piecing together a team of highly qualified professionals with significant experience to serve the needs of its clients from their new location in Carmel. Veracity opened for business on Sept. 11, 2018 at 706 Pro-Med Lane, Carmel.