Michael W. Streed, Sergeant (Retired)

Vice President and Facial Imaging Expert

An internationally-recognized police sketch artist  based in Southern California.  He is 31-year law enforcement veteran, with 29 years experience as a police sketch artist.  Mr. Streed’s previous experience, investigating  violent crime, sexual assaults, and  juvenile crime, gives him a unique perspective while interviewing eyewitnesses and constructing police sketches.  Combined with his strong people skills Michael has been successful in developing police sketches in many high-profile cases such as:  the Samantha Runnion murder, the Anthony Martinez murder and the Baton Rouge Serial Killer.

Mr. Streed has been recognized for his contributions to law enforcement through his use of forensic art and has received several prestigious awards,  including: the Orange Police Department Award of Merit, United States Congressional recognition,  The American Legion Award and a nomination for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Medal of Valor.

Many of Michael’s cases have been profiled on such shows as: ‘America’s Most Wanted’ and ‘Unsolved Mysteries’. He has also been profiled in several major newspapers and has been interviewed on: CNN with Connie Chung, Fox News Channel and was the subject of a featured segment on ABC 20/20 with Barbara Walters.

Mr. Streed is also a noted author and popular lecturer on the subject of facial imaging/identification and true crime.  He is working on a second book, due to be published in the near future. 

As co-owner of SketchCop Solutions Corporation, Michael continues to provide facial imaging and identification consulting to law enforcement agencies as well as public and private entities.