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
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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 website at http://pbus.com/displayconvention.cfm
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2009 PBUS Midyear Meeting
Title: 2009 PBUS Midyear Meeting
Location: Hilton Savannah DeSoto – Savannah, GA
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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 tons of sites [...]
Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA) General Membership Meeting
Title: Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA) General Membership Meeting
Location: Oklahoma Bondsman Association Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK
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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 meeting will [...]
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
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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 15th, with [...]
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
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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 held August [...]
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
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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, visit the PBT [...]
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. [...]
New Opportunities to Market Bail Enforcement Services
Alternative methods of release of a defendant from incarceration are presenting new opportunities for Bail Enforcement Agents. Defendants can be released in any of the following manners:
Surety Bond, posted by a bail bondsman
100% Cash Bond, posted by an indemnitor
10% Cash Bond, posted by an indemnitor
Property Bond, posted by a Bail Bondsman
Property Bond, posted by an [...]
Important Physical Security Tips
Here’s some good security advice for you and your clients that I received via email today and cannot attribute directly to its author. It certainly gives us all something to think about with all our new electronic technology.
GPS
A couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their car [...]
Fighting Back Against Retail Theft
With the current economy crisis there has been a significant increase in organized retail theft across the country. National statistics show that organized retail crime results in $30 billion to $37 billion. The FBI continues to warn retailers and the public that these losses appear to be growing.
26Jan2009 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | ContinuedChild Abduction, Missing Children and Runaway Resources
The following resources have been selected as a starting point to assist private investigators who are working with parents who have experienced the tragedy of a child abduction or who have a child who has run away. As previously mentioned in the beginning of this text, it is paramount to begin these cases quickly [...]
22Jan2009 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | ContinuedIndiana Association of Professional Investigators (IAPI) Annual Training Seminar
Title: Indiana Association of Professional Investigators (IAPI) Annual Training Seminar
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel (Airport) in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Description: ANNUAL TRAINING SEMINAR: Friday, March 27 & Saturday, March 28, 2009
Theme: “Thriving in Today’s Environment” Click here to download brochure and registration form.
Topics Covered include:
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) 2009 Annual Conference
Title: Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) 2009 Educational Conference
Location: Renaissance Orlando Airport, Orlando, Florida
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Description: The Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) is pleased to announce their 2009 Annual Educational Conference, May 21 – 24, in beautiful Orlando, Florida.
