The Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (FAPI) 2009 Annual Litigation and Investigators Conference
June 22, 2009 by Scott Harrell · Leave a Comment
Title: The Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (FAPI) 2009 Annual Litigation and Investigators Conference
Location: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL
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Description: The Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (FAPI) 2009 Annual Litigation and Investigators Conference
August 20, 2009 through August 23, 2009
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
290 Bayport Drive
Tampa, Florida 33607
Telephone: (813) 874-1234
www.grandtampabay.hyatt.com
Nationally Recognized Speakers include… Read more
Maine Licensed Private Investigator’s Association (MLPIA) Annual Conference
June 12, 2009 by Scott Harrell · Leave a Comment
Title: Maine Licensed Private Investigator’s Association (MLPIA) Annual Conference
Location: Verrillo’s Convention Center, Portland, ME
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Description: MAINE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
MLPIA Annual Seminar
September 25 & 26, 2009
Verrillo’s Convention Center
155 Riverside St.
Portland, ME
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In Memory of Roger Gibson
May 22, 2009 by Stephanie Mitchell · Leave a Comment
IN MEMORY OF ROGER GIBSON
Roger P. Gibson, the founder and director of Roger P. Gibson, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida, unexpectedly passed away last week.
As many of you may know, Roger was a professional and well respected private investigator and veteran of the United States Marshall Service. Most recently, Roger was the 2008 Recipient of the Florida Association of Private Investigators, Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more
PIEducation.com is Approved for New Continuing Education Requirement for PIs in New Mexico
May 7, 2009 by Scott Harrell · Leave a Comment
Effective September 24, 2008, the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board now requires all licensed PIs in NM to have completed 4 hours of continuing education prior to renewing their private investigator license every year.
PIEducation.com, a subsidiary of CompassPoint Investigations, has received approval from the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board to begin providing CEUs to New Mexico Private Investigators effective immediately.
Already accepted in Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina and Oregon, Read more
Private Investigators in Pain: Dealing with Common Health Concerns While on the Road
April 20, 2009 by Pamela Stewart · 11 Comments
Who leaves someone in a vehicle all day with the windows rolled up? Our clients. No one would think of leaving a dog in a car on a hot day, yet Private Investigators are expected by their clients to sit in their vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions, for long hours. While the effects of exposure are obvious, investigators may experience a myriad of health problems in the field. These issues can range from back problems, bladder problems, dehydration, and psychological problems. It’s a dangerous job, this PI business; bad guys and guns are the downfall of pulp fiction private eyes, but in real life, preventing health problems is the key to a successful career. Read more
LocatePlus Users Beware of Scam Email & Phishing Attempt
April 16, 2009 by Scott Harrell · Leave a Comment
I received the following email this afternoon attempting to phish LocatePlus.com account information.
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From: trnvaegr@www.locateplus.com
To: accurate5621@aol.com
Sent: 4/16/2009 11:24:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: LocatePLUS and EnterSect SECURITY ISSUE Read more
Dominic Casey Replies to Florida Association of Private Investigators’ Allegations
April 6, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
In response to a scathing press release issued by the co-presidents of FAPI against investigators involved in the Caylee Anthony homicide investigation, Dominic Casey sent Pursuit Magazine the following response:
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Mark Feegel and Chuck Chambers,
I was forwarded your/FAPI March 27, 2009 Statement/Press Release. In this Press Release you state that you are refraining from speculation regarding the Caylee Anthony murder case, and the Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (FAPI) “is speaking out”. Read more
Bail Enforcement Licensing in Michigan and the “Professional Investigator Licensure Act”
March 27, 2009 by Scott Harrell · 1 Comment
Right now there is some question concerning whether or not one needs to hold a “professional investigator’s license” in order to bounty hunt in Michigan as a result of the newly amended “Professional Investigator Licensure Act” (Michigan Penal Code Section 750.167b).
I’ve read the “Professional Investigator Licensure Act” which went into effect in May of 2008. While the law does not specify “bounty hunters” specifically, it has unquestionably expanded the definition of “private investigator” to now include “professional investigator.”
Within the new broad definition of “professional investigator” falls many types of individuals and, while I am not an attorney or offering legal advice, my personal opinion is that an independent contractor offering bail recovery services most likely fits within the framework of the new definition (I’ve only included the brief but most important section): Read more
FAPI Issues Statement Regarding James Hoover of the Caylee Anthony Homicide Investigation and Florida State PI Licensing Statutes
March 27, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
The Florida Association of Private Investigators issued the following press release today:
March 27, 2009
For Immediate Release
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Press Release
Florida Association of Private Investigators Deplores Reports of Unlicensed Activity
Florida Licensing Statutes are clear; The Private Investigators who involved themselves in the Anthony case appear to have acted in violation of the regulatory provisions governing the investigative profession as set forth in FSS 493. Public should be aware of Licensing Statutes
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Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 26, 2009: While refraining from speculation regarding the Caylee Anthony murder case, the Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (FAPI) is speaking out about the activities of the private investigators allegedly working for the Anthony family and their defense attorney having possibly violated of Florida statutes. Read more
Tracers Information Specialists (TracersInfo.com) Raises Rates
March 2, 2009 by Scott Harrell · 1 Comment
I received the following notice today from Tracers Info president regarding rate hikes on their database and information broker services. Unfortunately, they are raising their “membership fee” 50%, which will certainly be a deal breaker with some of their current clients and will not be a good deal for lower volume private investigation agencies and skip tracers; their membership fee is in addition to the information searches and data clients already buy, unlike other service providers who will apply their monthly fee to monthly minimum database purchases instead.
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An Important Update from
Tracers Information Specialists, Inc.
February 27, 2009
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