Across the country, more than 250,000 major crimes - including homicides - remain unsolved and classified as cold cases. Yet fewer than 18% of law enforcement agencies have a dedicated cold case unit. This leaves countless families in limbo and entire communities without closure or accountability.
The Retired Investigators Guild exists to confront this crisis. Our team focuses on unresolved homicides, working closely with local agencies to breathe new life into long-dormant investigations and bring long-awaited answers to those left behind.
We are especially committed to serving communities that have been historically underserved -where cold cases too often go uninvestigated. To ensure accountability and equity, we dedicate at least 50% of the cases we accept to victims from these communities. Every case matters. Every family deserves answers. And we will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice regardless of race, religion, culture, or socioeconomic background.
Passing the Torch: Training Tomorrow’s Investigators
With departments nationwide facing critical staffing shortages, the need for specialized, real-world training has never been greater. The RIG proudly delivers expert-led programs designed to equip the next generation of detectives with the skills and judgment required to solve major crimes.
Our training is led by some of the most accomplished investigators in the country - retired professionals who’ve worked the toughest cases and bring decades of hands-on experience. Courses are offered online, on demand, and in person, making them accessible to agencies of all sizes.
By sharing proven investigative techniques and mentorship, we help local law enforcement strengthen their capabilities, increase case clearance rates, and better serve the communities they protect.
Standing With Those Who Serve
The RIG is committed to being a trusted partner to law enforcement agencies across the country. Through cold case investigations, active case support, and specialized training, we help strengthen the backbone of America’s public safety infrastructure - one case, one department at a time.
Our services are provided at no cost to police departments and sheriff’s offices. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on grants and donations to fund our work - so agencies can focus on protecting their communities without the burden of additional costs.
We’re here to support those who serve because justice should never be limited by budget.
The Retired Investigators Guild exists to confront this crisis. Our team focuses on unresolved homicides, working closely with local agencies to breathe new life into long-dormant investigations and bring long-awaited answers to those left behind.
We are especially committed to serving communities that have been historically underserved -where cold cases too often go uninvestigated. To ensure accountability and equity, we dedicate at least 50% of the cases we accept to victims from these communities. Every case matters. Every family deserves answers. And we will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice regardless of race, religion, culture, or socioeconomic background.
Passing the Torch: Training Tomorrow’s Investigators
With departments nationwide facing critical staffing shortages, the need for specialized, real-world training has never been greater. The RIG proudly delivers expert-led programs designed to equip the next generation of detectives with the skills and judgment required to solve major crimes.
Our training is led by some of the most accomplished investigators in the country - retired professionals who’ve worked the toughest cases and bring decades of hands-on experience. Courses are offered online, on demand, and in person, making them accessible to agencies of all sizes.
By sharing proven investigative techniques and mentorship, we help local law enforcement strengthen their capabilities, increase case clearance rates, and better serve the communities they protect.
Standing With Those Who Serve
The RIG is committed to being a trusted partner to law enforcement agencies across the country. Through cold case investigations, active case support, and specialized training, we help strengthen the backbone of America’s public safety infrastructure - one case, one department at a time.
Our services are provided at no cost to police departments and sheriff’s offices. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on grants and donations to fund our work - so agencies can focus on protecting their communities without the burden of additional costs.
We’re here to support those who serve because justice should never be limited by budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can we support the RIG?
A2. Financial assistance is crucial to helping the RIG achieve its mission. If you want to donate your services, expertise or products to help the RIG, please contact us anytime!
Q. – Who makes up the RIG?
A. – The RIG is a collaboration of former and retired local, state, and federal detectives, investigators, agents, district attorneys, states attorneys, and US Attorneys.
Q. – Where are you located?
A. – The RIG operates remotely across the United States and Canada. We have volunteer RIG Investigators around the globe, each one of them on-call, and every one of them dedicated to our mission. Our headquarters is in Reno, Nevada
A2. Financial assistance is crucial to helping the RIG achieve its mission. If you want to donate your services, expertise or products to help the RIG, please contact us anytime!
Q. – Who makes up the RIG?
A. – The RIG is a collaboration of former and retired local, state, and federal detectives, investigators, agents, district attorneys, states attorneys, and US Attorneys.
Q. – Where are you located?
A. – The RIG operates remotely across the United States and Canada. We have volunteer RIG Investigators around the globe, each one of them on-call, and every one of them dedicated to our mission. Our headquarters is in Reno, Nevada
Q. – How can I help make a difference?
A. – Donate HERE.
Q. – Where does my donation go?
A. – Your generous donations go directly to help staff and fund investigations into unsolved homicides, active case support, and training to understaffed and low budget law enforcement agencies to better enhance their capabilities.
Q. – I’m a civilian true crime enthusiast, how can I volunteer?
A. – We currently aren’t seeking investigative help from our civilian supporters; however, we do recommend you go to one of our civilian partners HERE in order to help our civilian partners at WebSleuths.
Q. – How can I get my local law enforcement agency to partner with the RIG?
A. – Please have that agency contact us by calling 1.833.RIG.LINE
A. – Donate HERE.
Q. – Where does my donation go?
A. – Your generous donations go directly to help staff and fund investigations into unsolved homicides, active case support, and training to understaffed and low budget law enforcement agencies to better enhance their capabilities.
Q. – I’m a civilian true crime enthusiast, how can I volunteer?
A. – We currently aren’t seeking investigative help from our civilian supporters; however, we do recommend you go to one of our civilian partners HERE in order to help our civilian partners at WebSleuths.
Q. – How can I get my local law enforcement agency to partner with the RIG?
A. – Please have that agency contact us by calling 1.833.RIG.LINE