D B M Private Investigator

    Derrick Taylor is a renowned former federal agent and accomplished author, with a distinguished 25-year career at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His expertise spans multiple organizations, including the elite Fugitive Task Force Unit in Los Angeles, California. As a seasoned lead investigator, Derrick has successfully navigated high-profile criminal and civil investigations at the federal, state, and local levels, leveraging the unique insights gained from his years as an undercover agent tracking dangerous fugitives.  

 After retiring from DHS, Derrick transitioned his extensive law enforcement experience to support prominent Fortune 500 companies and the private sector. A native of Los Angeles, California, he graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Academy in Glynco, Georgia. Derrick began his federal career as a Federal Agent with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service in Los Angeles, CA, in 1998. 

His career features progressively significant roles within the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, including an assignment to the Joint Terrorist Task Force Unit in Washington, D.C., following the 9/11 attacks. In 2007, he was promoted to Supervisory Prosecution Officer with the United States Central Attorney's District Office in Los Angeles, CA.  

 In 2024, Derrick further expanded his expertise in the criminal justice system by serving as a Criminal Defender Investigator for the United States Central District Court of California.   

Throughout his illustrious career, Derrick has received numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor from the Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary's Award for Excellence, and the City of Los Angeles Medal of Honor. His expertise has been featured in journalistic investigations by prominent media outlets, including CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Fox News, KTLA, and the BBC.