Archive for January, 2009
An End to Stealthy Phone Cameras? The Camera Phone Predator Alert Act
BAN THE SILENT CAMERA PHONE? A new bill introduced to the House of Representatives earlier this month is already attracting some criticism and attention. The Camera Phone Predator Act (H.R. 414) is a new bill requiring any cell phone with a digital camera feature to sound a “click” or “tone” when a photograph is taken. [...]
2009 PBUS Winter Conference & Membership Meeting
Title: 2009 PBUS Winter Conference & Membership Meeting Location: Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada Link out: Click here Description: Join the Professional Bail Agents of the United States February 16-19 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2009 Winter Conference and Membership Meeting. For more information about this event visit their [...]
2009 PBUS Midyear Meeting
Title: 2009 PBUS Midyear Meeting Location: Hilton Savannah DeSoto – Savannah, GA Link out: Click here Description: Save the Dates! Come to learn, network and enjoy yourself in one of the most beautiful, historic, and romantic cities in the country. Savannah Georgia is a wonderful destination with friendly people, home cooked food, southern charm, and [...]
Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA) General Membership Meeting
Title: Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA) General Membership Meeting Location: Oklahoma Bondsman Association Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK Link out: Click here Description: The Oklahoma Bondsman Association is holding their general membership meeting on June 8th at the OBA headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The board meeting will begin at 2:00 PM, and the general membership [...]
Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 2nd Quarterly Meeting of 2009
Title: Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 2nd Quarterly Meeting of 2009 Location: Doubletree Suites Downtown in Austin, Texas Link out: Click here Description: The Professional Bondsmen of Texas will be holding their 2nd Quarterly Membership Meeting at the Doubletree Suites Downtown in Austin, Texas. The Board Meeting and Legislative Reception will take place on April [...]
Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 3rd Quarterly Meeting of 2009
Title: Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 3rd Quarterly Meeting of 2009 Location: The Radisson Fossil Creek in Fort Worth, Texas Link out: Click here Description: The Professional Bondsmen of Texas will be holding their 3rd Quarterly Membership Meeting at the Radisson Fossil Creek in Fort Worth, Texas. The Committee Meetings and Board Meetings will be [...]
Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 2009 Annual Convention
Title: Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) 2009 Annual Convention Location: The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas Link out: Click here Description: The Professional Bondsmen of Texas will be holding their Annual Convention at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The Annual Convention will take place October 22nd through October 24th. For more information, [...]
Less than Lethal Ammunition: Myths and Truths
The topic of non-lethal or less than lethal munitions comes up quite often in my bail enforcement assignments. Here are a few myths and truths regarding non-lethal or less than lethal munitions. Myth: The terms “non-lethal” and “less than lethal” are synonymous with each other. Truth: There isn’t any such thing as a “non-lethal” munition. [...]
