Mr. Blackman is the CEO and Founder of Blackman Detective Services as well as being a North Carolina Wesleyan College graduate and retired Homicide Detective for the Raleigh Police Department after 30 years of service. Combining his investigative knowledge, skills, experience and customer dedication with a highly skilled Team of Professionals, Mr. Blackman has produced a private investigations company providing superb services for: law firms, insurance industry professionals, government agencies, public and private businesses and individuals. Mr. Blackman has played an integral role in numerous high profile investigations, most recently as one of the two lead investigators for the defense on the Duke Lacrosse investigation.

Mr. Blackman is a member of various professional organizations and associations, such as Better Business Bureau, North Carolina Association of Private Investigators, National Association of Legal Investigators, and International Association of Special Investigation Units. Additionally, he has appeared as a guest speaker for television programs such as: Court TV & Forensic Files.

Mr. Blackman holds a Private Investigator license in the State of North Carolina.