Archive for October, 2008

New Rules Proposed in Washington Re: Disclosure of Internet Records

The State of Washington is considering adopting changes to WAC308-10 in refercence to public records disclosure. Included in the proposed changes are new rules governing access to digital information including the Internet Vehicle and Vessel Processing System

31Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Private Investigators Looking for Runaway Children

How Do PIs Find a Runaway?
Many times as a private investigator you’ll receive a desperate phone call from a worried parent begging for help in finding a runaway. The novice PI might refer the parent to local police and call it a day. They know that databases are useless in finding a runaway since they [...]

29Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 3 comments | Continued

Former Bail Bondsman Sentenced For Prostitution Ring

An ex-bail bondsman from Hartford, Connecticut was sentenced Tuesday for running a prostitution ring and who was reportedly bailing out women who agreed to prostitute for him. Ronald Martinez, received a sentenced of one year and one day in federal prison.

29Oct2008 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued

Private Investigator Anthony Pelicano Faces Prospect of Long Sentence

According to the Associated Press, Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the famous, former Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano to serve anywhere form from 16 years in prison for the 78 convictions the private investigator was found guilty of earlier this year. Pellicano’s convictions included wiretapping, racketeering and wire fraud.

28Oct2008 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued

Broward County PI Says He Has Solved Deputy's Murder

A private investigator working on behalf of a key witness in the much-publicized murder case of Broward County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Reyka says the case is solved and his killers are currently sitting in jail.

24Oct2008 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued

Florida Association of Private Investigator’s Conference was a Huge Success!

I was honored to attend the Florida Association of Private Investigators’ (FAPI) 2008 Annual Conference September 18-20, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. The event was a major success in that FAPI attracted investigators and attorneys from all over the country and as far away as Canada with a line-up of guest speakers the likes I had not seen before at any of the several dozen conferences and “Super Conferences” I had been to prior…

24Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Private Investigators Lose Contract in Iraq

Private Investigators Contract for Iraq Terminated
As reported by the Washington Post today, the State Department canceled a contract for eight private investigators to assist U.S. officials in Iraq with “extremely complex and sensitive investigations.”

23Oct2008 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Using Extended Mirrors"

Trick Tip: Using Extending Mirrors from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Following a Claimant Into a Store"

Trick Tip: Following a Claimant Into a Store from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Training Video "AOE/COE Investigations"

A training video on the steps an AOE/COE investigator should take to complete a thorough investigation.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Re-Working a Burned Case"

Re-Working a Burned Case from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Rural Surveillance"

Rural Surveilance from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Eavesdropping on a Conversation"

Ease Dropping Conversation from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued

Horsemen, Inc- Surveillance Tips "Getting Burned"

Getting Burned from HORSEMEN INC. on Vimeo.

6Oct2008 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued