ABOUT US

Jasper Smith, BA
Director of Investigations

Jasper Smith is the Director of Investigations for IPSA’s Vancouver office, with geographical responsibilities for Canada and Asia. He is responsible for operational case management and client support for IPSA’s IP, AML, Due Diligence and Fraud investigations.

Jasper brings over 20 years experience in the investigation field, leading a highly professional and diverse team of investigators and managing complex multi-faceted investigations on behalf of Federal and Provincial government departments, law offices and multi-national corporations.

He was the owner/operator of an investigative company prior to joining IPSA. He is a former officer of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Experience and Expertise

• Conducted high profile investigations on behalf of the Federal and Provincial Governments.
• Conducted litigation support and criminal defence investigations throughout Canada.
• Conducted litigation support investigations regarding the native residential schools in B.C.
• Featured speaker on investigative issues with the CBC and has appeared in numerous articles with the Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun and other Canadian and international publications.
• Keynote speaker at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2006 (E3) in Los Angeles speaking on gaming piracy in Canada.

Education

• B.A. University of Victoria, Slavonic Studies.
• Justice Institute – Centre for Conflict Resolution - Ongoing studies in Negotiation/Mediation
• Microsoft Corporation – Anti-Counterfeiting & Internet Investigations.

Affiliations

• Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN)
• National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Private Investigators Association of British Columbia (PIABC)