As the Agency Founder and Principal Investigator of Harrington Investigations, R. Shane Harrington, PhD (Harrington, PI) has become one of today's elite. While Harrington, PI continues to coordinate and conduct intelligence gathering, investigative, and mitigation services throughout the Pacific Northwest, he has worked fervently to narrow his focus.
Today, Harrington, PI specializes primarily in Criminal Defense Investigation and Mitigation Consulting. He is an analyst, field investigator, and mitigation researcher who has concentrated his post-doctoral studies, research efforts, and practical experience toward optimizing strategies and improving techniques in the field of Forensic Interviewing.
In doing so, Harrington, PI utilizes a hybrid approach. This integrates principles of Investigative Psychology and Forensic Victimology, along with varying theories of why people report, and perceivably commit, certain types of crime. Harrington, PI uses this to substantiate a more concise investigative strategy for the cases he is assigned. He also uses this approach to provide mitigation support when necessary to effectively communicate the applicable complexities of trauma to an intended audience.
Harrington, PI's academic credentials are achieved by few and it is one of the many things that sets him apart from other licensed Private Investigators and Mitigations Experts in the field. Many investigators in the industry attempt to offer as many services as they possibly can, which in actuality is more of a disservice, than a service. Why?
Because people require expertise. Wisdom and experience they can trust when hope is lost. It is for this reason, that retaining or appointing a focused, dedicated investigator, like Harrington, PI is essential to the resolution of your case. Harrington, PI applies a plethora of acquired skills and relevant expertise to every assignment.
Clients have said...you can trust Harrington, PI to get it right, when it counts the most.
HIS BACKGROUND:
Harrington, PI has an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco, Washington and while his purpose was in completing a General Studies degree, the concentration was in Business and Communications.
Given his aptitude and advanced skills, Harrington, PI was appointed to a leadership role in CBC's Student Government as the Program Coordinator. In this role, he managed the student program budget and supervised a staff of four team members. He also served as President of the Speech and Debate Team and played Intramural Football and Basketball.
Eventually, Harrington, PI attended the University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) in Anchorage, Alaska, as a Justice student, specializing in Criminal Investigation He also earned a 4.0 GPA, as he completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
Soon after, Dr. Harrington became a licensed EMT in Alaska, Washington and was certified nationally. He utilized this experience as a volunteer EMT, working with a Cardiologist and as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor for a regional hospital (Trios) in Kennewick, Washington.
Harrington, PI taught the American Heart Association's (AHA) First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) courses for over six years. He also served as a BLS Instructor Trainer and provided Community Health Education Courses where citizens could become BLS-Certified for over eight years.
Harrington, PI then continued his education and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the Washington State University (WSU) campus in Richland, Washington. His degree was in Social Sciences, with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Management and Psychology.
This academic training, combined with a strong business acumen, equipped him with the ability to develop his own investigative research and consulting firm in 2001. This was also when he sought to expand and improve his skills by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from City University of Seattle, via the satellite campus in Richland, Washington.
His MBA concentration was in Project Management and Strategic Planning and Harrington, PI completed the three-year program in only 18-months, earning a 3.54 GPA. He also obtained a Graduate-level Certification in Project Management from City University of Seattle, while attending.
Academically, he took a five year break, before beginning his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Psychology from Walden University. This is typically a five-year program that he completed in less than three-years, earning a 3.94 GPA. His specific emphasis was in the Psychology of Health and Investigative Research.
It is with these acquired skills and adaptive experiences that Harrington, PI approaches every aspect of conducting a competent, thorough investigation. While the outcome, or result of a legal matter can never be guaranteed, the Harrington Investigations Team pledges to work fervently in acquiring what you need, with the hope of securing the best outcome possible.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Current & Former)
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Principal, Licensed Private Investigator
HARRINGTON INVESTIGATIONS
January 2013 - Present
Consultant, Investigative Researcher
HARRINGTON CONSULTING
January 2001 - Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor (First Aid, CPR, AED)
TRIOS HEALTH
June 2000 - July 2006
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Dr. Harrington is specifically trained in certain types of investigation, which include:
LICENSED IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON
Oregon Investigator 90168
Washington Principal 3828
Mark Baum, Attorney
Baum Law Office in Olympia, WA (360) 949-5167
"I have had the continuing opportunity and pleasure of working with Dr. Harrington on newly charged and appellate cases in Thurston County, Washington. In each of those cases, Dr. Harrington proved himself as a standout investigator not only in his continuing desire to excel in his efforts but in his willingness to develop a better understanding of the law and how his investigation will therefore, be impacted.
Dr. Harrington works collaboratively with me and excels as he skillfully devises investigative strategies, goals and outcomes and in his ability to synthesize case facts and critically analyze issues leading to on-point field research and analysis. When given the opportunity to thoroughly examine a legal problem, Dr. Harrington consumes it with a relish for getting to the heart of the issues and devising creative results.
Dr. Harrington is a man of high moral character and integrity. He is a tireless worker who continually strives to improve in his profession."
Corey Evan Parker, Attorney
The Appellate Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA (425) 221-2195
"Shane is by far the best investigator I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. On numerous occasions, he has strategically conducted witness interviews that uncovered favorable evidence for my client. He has also successfully tracked down witnesses or evidence I was seeking on many occasions. He even tracked down a former juror at her home and she agreed to sign a declaration related to a case that was over 11 years old.
Shane is always extremely responsive. My emails and texts are returned immediately whenever I reach out to him. He is always professional and pleasant to work with. He keeps me updated on his progress regularly and has an emphasis on getting results. As someone who has worked with a number of investigators over the years, there is no one more easy to work with, more thorough, more prompt, and more results driven than Shane. I highly recommend him for any investigative assignment."
Preston White, Attorney
Law Office of Preston White, P.S. in Olympia, WA (360) 556-9825
"Shane Harrington provides a valuable investigative resource. Dr. Harrington is a skilled, thorough investigator, with keen intuition, and a firm grasp of both the psychology, and the practice of investigation. His efforts have been a real momentum changer in improving outcomes of trial, plea negotiations, and in some cases, have led to dismissals of charges. He tailors his services to meet the needs of clients, and attorneys, and does so in a way that is cost effective, and provides significant added value.”
Shelley Ajax, Attorney
Ajax Law Firm in Kennewick, WA (509) 783-3330
"As an attorney with both a Superior Court and Homicide contract, I have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging cases that come through the criminal docket. Shane is the investigator I trust to assist me on the majority of my cases. He works efficiently and is effective in acquiring what I need, asking the difficult questions, when required. He can handle virtually any interview or assigned task and does so with integrity. Of all the investigators I have dealt with throughout the years, I know that I will receive a fair and impartial report on any interviews he does outside my presence. That is the most important factor that I look for in an investigator.”
Karla Kane, Attorney
Karla Kane, PLLC in Pasco, WA (509) 545-4646
“Shane is someone that I would trust to do what it takes on any case that is assigned to him. He is able to remain focused and deliver what is needed at the time it is needed. This is extremely important in our line of work. He has consistently met every deadline given to him, even if it means that he works late evenings and weekends. He is dependable, dedicated and committed to any task he is assigned. I would recommend him without reservation.”
Kevin Kennedy, Executive Director
5150 to Recover Foundation (509) 851-3187
“As a PhD in psychology, Dr. Harrington has an exceptionally unique skill set, which provides insight into how to approach those who struggle with mental illness, especially among those who find themselves within the confines of the criminal justice system. I have witnessed firsthand through his volunteerism and advocacy, that Dr. Harrington is a champion of this cause."
Private Investigator
(509) 378-1337
Washington Private Investigator 4828
Providing Criminal Defense Investigation throughout Eastern Washington
Private Investigator
(360) 499-2405
Oregon Investigator 90168
Washington Principal 3828
Providing Criminal Defense Investigation and Mitigation Consulting
throughout Oregon and Washington
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