Karen and Dean have been featured on investigative forums, blogs and stories
"Together We're Better!" and that's often what we share in our various media opportunities!
Dean joined Hal Humphreys on PI Education!
Webinar - Equivocal Death Investigations
March 28, 2019 - https://youtu.be/jJVqQrrAHlg
Interested in taking the Equivocal Death Investigations distance learning course we developed for PI Education? Listen to the webinar for an exclusive discount code!
It was very informative for listeners and their questions. Unfortunately, an hour - even a day - doesn't cover all the most important facets of death investigation, and our passionate and important role in this expertise. What did we talk about? From our background to our passion, and our experiences to viewer questions, we covered a lot in one hour. This commentary shares some, but to get the full experience please watch the webinar. We have also added some important information to supplement the webinar - one hour was too short for such a passionate topic of great interest to many.
Webinar - Equivocal Death Investigations
March 28, 2019 - https://youtu.be/jJVqQrrAHlg
Interested in taking the Equivocal Death Investigations distance learning course we developed for PI Education? Listen to the webinar for an exclusive discount code!
It was very informative for listeners and their questions. Unfortunately, an hour - even a day - doesn't cover all the most important facets of death investigation, and our passionate and important role in this expertise. What did we talk about? From our background to our passion, and our experiences to viewer questions, we covered a lot in one hour. This commentary shares some, but to get the full experience please watch the webinar. We have also added some important information to supplement the webinar - one hour was too short for such a passionate topic of great interest to many.
Dean joined Francie Koehler on PI's Declassified!
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/93161/not-all-private-investigators-are-created-equal
What should you look for when hiring a private investigator? Where do you find one who is competent and professional? How do you determine if he or she has the skills and knowledge required for your particular case? Does the case involve fraud? Is it personal injury or criminal? Is it the type of case requiring a specific expertise? Join PI’s Declassified! to hear Board Certified Legal Investigator and Certified Criminal Defense Investigator Dean Beers discuss what to look for when hiring a private investigator.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/93161/not-all-private-investigators-are-created-equal
What should you look for when hiring a private investigator? Where do you find one who is competent and professional? How do you determine if he or she has the skills and knowledge required for your particular case? Does the case involve fraud? Is it personal injury or criminal? Is it the type of case requiring a specific expertise? Join PI’s Declassified! to hear Board Certified Legal Investigator and Certified Criminal Defense Investigator Dean Beers discuss what to look for when hiring a private investigator.
Join us on Coroner Talk!
We were pleased to be invited guests for a full hour of Coroner Talk! Darren was a great host and we covered a lot of territory in a short time. The areas we focused on were 1) working with official agencies; 2) obtaining the necessary records, reports and photographs; 3) helping families with understanding the process, how to find the answers, why come questions can't be answered, and finding a path towards closure; and 4) the importance of education, training and experience.
Here is the link - http://coronertalk.com/ct9
Thanks Darren! We will be having Darren as a guest on Facts & Forensics for GIMG.tv soon.
We were pleased to be invited guests for a full hour of Coroner Talk! Darren was a great host and we covered a lot of territory in a short time. The areas we focused on were 1) working with official agencies; 2) obtaining the necessary records, reports and photographs; 3) helping families with understanding the process, how to find the answers, why come questions can't be answered, and finding a path towards closure; and 4) the importance of education, training and experience.
Here is the link - http://coronertalk.com/ct9
Thanks Darren! We will be having Darren as a guest on Facts & Forensics for GIMG.tv soon.
Global Investigators Media Group
Dean has been invited to join this new forum of investigators, founded by friend and colleague Tim O’Rourke. Also joining GIMG will be fellow Certified Legal Investigator and CRC Press author Rory McMahon, and fellow forensic investigator (arson and explosives) Richard Harris. Tim, Rory and Rich are all from Florida and each panelist will have featured commentary with group discussions on matters of importance to all investigators.
Dean will be focusing on matters of death investigations and injury causation, including commentary on national high profile cases. He will also be discussing federal and state legislative issues on behalf of NCISS.
View Dean's bios and shows at http://gimg.tv/hosts
Of GIMG, Tim shares this thought, “My hope is you will be inspired, educated and entertained, but also expect us to be challenged with tough questions that face our profession. Expect to participate, when you are ready, with your questions, feedback and recommendations. This broadcast really is for you so I hope you will tell me what you want or need moving forward. I look forward to keeping our profession moving forward.”
GIMG will be launching in February, but you can sign up now for alerts and notifications at http://gimg.tv
Catch the first show. Tim has updated the show content at http://gimg.tv/002-pi-insight/#more-117
PI InSight host Tim O’Rourke had a discussion with Rory McMahon, Rich Harris and Dean Beers. Topics covered during this episode included: the future of GIMG.tv and legislative matters for Private Investigators in Alabama, Colorado, and Florida. Additionally, Rory and Dean discussed the NALI CLI test and upcoming conference in January (23-25) 2014. Plus TALI’s conference in March and FALI’s 20th Anniversary conference May 1st-3rd 2014 in Tampa.
Show updates will be posted here and at www.GIMG.tv!
Dean has been invited to join this new forum of investigators, founded by friend and colleague Tim O’Rourke. Also joining GIMG will be fellow Certified Legal Investigator and CRC Press author Rory McMahon, and fellow forensic investigator (arson and explosives) Richard Harris. Tim, Rory and Rich are all from Florida and each panelist will have featured commentary with group discussions on matters of importance to all investigators.
Dean will be focusing on matters of death investigations and injury causation, including commentary on national high profile cases. He will also be discussing federal and state legislative issues on behalf of NCISS.
View Dean's bios and shows at http://gimg.tv/hosts
Of GIMG, Tim shares this thought, “My hope is you will be inspired, educated and entertained, but also expect us to be challenged with tough questions that face our profession. Expect to participate, when you are ready, with your questions, feedback and recommendations. This broadcast really is for you so I hope you will tell me what you want or need moving forward. I look forward to keeping our profession moving forward.”
GIMG will be launching in February, but you can sign up now for alerts and notifications at http://gimg.tv
Catch the first show. Tim has updated the show content at http://gimg.tv/002-pi-insight/#more-117
PI InSight host Tim O’Rourke had a discussion with Rory McMahon, Rich Harris and Dean Beers. Topics covered during this episode included: the future of GIMG.tv and legislative matters for Private Investigators in Alabama, Colorado, and Florida. Additionally, Rory and Dean discussed the NALI CLI test and upcoming conference in January (23-25) 2014. Plus TALI’s conference in March and FALI’s 20th Anniversary conference May 1st-3rd 2014 in Tampa.
Show updates will be posted here and at www.GIMG.tv!
Equivocal Deaths, Travels and Violence in Schools
Crime Time with Vito Colucci
February 24, 2013
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk return to talk with Vito about violence in schools, the importance of expert equivocal death investigations and our recent travels as ambassadors of our profession.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/022423.mp3
February 24, 2013
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk return to talk with Vito about violence in schools, the importance of expert equivocal death investigations and our recent travels as ambassadors of our profession.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/022423.mp3
Sean Drenth - Suicide or Homicide?
Sean Drenth was police officer with Phoenix AZ police department. He was found with a single fatal shotgun wound under his chin. It was ruled a suicide after a long wait for the family, and an investigation that did not answer many questions - and added more.
AFI-LLC is one of many resources working this case. We are hoping there is justice and closure for the family. It is a story worth reading (Part 1) - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-08/news/the-curious-case-of-sergeant-sean-drenth
If you read Part 1 of the death of Sean Drenth, a Phoenix police officer found dead under suspicious circumstances, here is Part 2 - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-15/news/who-was-phoenix-police-sergeant-sean-drenth
See also AFI-LLC Case Samples at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/sample-cases.html for
"Suspicious Death - Independent Investigation (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by a private investigator on behalf of the decedent’s family. The decedent, a law enforcement officer, was found by officers of an overlapping jurisdiction. The official investigation was conducted by the decedent’s employing agency, who had jurisdiction."
AFI-LLC is one of many resources working this case. We are hoping there is justice and closure for the family. It is a story worth reading (Part 1) - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-08/news/the-curious-case-of-sergeant-sean-drenth
If you read Part 1 of the death of Sean Drenth, a Phoenix police officer found dead under suspicious circumstances, here is Part 2 - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-15/news/who-was-phoenix-police-sergeant-sean-drenth
See also AFI-LLC Case Samples at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/sample-cases.html for
"Suspicious Death - Independent Investigation (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by a private investigator on behalf of the decedent’s family. The decedent, a law enforcement officer, was found by officers of an overlapping jurisdiction. The official investigation was conducted by the decedent’s employing agency, who had jurisdiction."
Colorado's 2nd Licensed Private Investigator Says Licensing "Extends Professionalism"
The Denver Private Investigator Blog recently posed a few questions to Karen Beers, the second private investigator to apply for and receive a license under the state of Colorado’s new voluntary licensure program. Beers is with Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC. Her husband Dean was chairman of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, which promoted the legislation creating the program.
http://denverprivateinvestigator.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/colorados-2nd-licensed-private-investigator-says-licensing-extends-professionalism
http://denverprivateinvestigator.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/colorados-2nd-licensed-private-investigator-says-licensing-extends-professionalism
Suspicious Suicides
PI's Declassified
October 07, 2010
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Don C. Johnson, CLI
There are few life events more painful and far-reaching than a suicide. A suicide not only brings suffering to loved ones, it brings shame and guilt to those with the closest contact to the victim. But . . . what if the suicide isn’t a suicide? Can this same sad event be interpreted in another way? Can it be an accident? Can it be a homicide? Who decides? What factors are considered? What are the pros and cons of either determination? Then there are the myths surrounding suicide that leave grieving family and friends with questions. These questions and more will be included in the discussion with seasoned private investigators Dean Beers and Don Johnson, both of whom have been involved in conducting investigations.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/Episode/49173
October 07, 2010
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Don C. Johnson, CLI
There are few life events more painful and far-reaching than a suicide. A suicide not only brings suffering to loved ones, it brings shame and guilt to those with the closest contact to the victim. But . . . what if the suicide isn’t a suicide? Can this same sad event be interpreted in another way? Can it be an accident? Can it be a homicide? Who decides? What factors are considered? What are the pros and cons of either determination? Then there are the myths surrounding suicide that leave grieving family and friends with questions. These questions and more will be included in the discussion with seasoned private investigators Dean Beers and Don Johnson, both of whom have been involved in conducting investigations.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/Episode/49173
LaPorte Investigative Team Takes Pride in Helping Victims
Fort Collins Coloradoan
October 13, 2011
The local newspaper did this business profile on us - published Monday 10/10/2011. Although we did not choose the title, interestingly they chose to describe us as a 'team', our first emphasis, and 'pride', our second emphasis. PRIDE is an acronym we use for Professional Reliable Investigators Defining Excellence.
http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2013/01/team-beers-takes-pride-in-helping-victims.html
October 13, 2011
The local newspaper did this business profile on us - published Monday 10/10/2011. Although we did not choose the title, interestingly they chose to describe us as a 'team', our first emphasis, and 'pride', our second emphasis. PRIDE is an acronym we use for Professional Reliable Investigators Defining Excellence.
http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2013/01/team-beers-takes-pride-in-helping-victims.html
Practical Investigation: A Map to Finding Facts
PI's Declassified
June 30, 2011
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guest Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Author, forensic expert and Colorado Private Investigator Dean Beers discusses Practical Methods for Legal Investigations, the title of his recently released book. Dean will expand on inquiry methodology to ensure that investigations are not just carried out, but completed, following a map of clues leading to a successful investigation in civil and criminal cases.
http://tunein.com/program/?SegmentId=37957535&ProgramId=401328
June 30, 2011
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guest Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Author, forensic expert and Colorado Private Investigator Dean Beers discusses Practical Methods for Legal Investigations, the title of his recently released book. Dean will expand on inquiry methodology to ensure that investigations are not just carried out, but completed, following a map of clues leading to a successful investigation in civil and criminal cases.
http://tunein.com/program/?SegmentId=37957535&ProgramId=401328
When Families Need Answers!
Crime Time with Vito Colucci
March 25, 2012
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk about the importance of beyond conducting investigations - completing the investigative protocol developed by them. They also discuss with Vito the trauma of unsolved or questioned death investigations and how families, even law enforcement, often turns to experts in the private sector.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/032523.mp3 (please note this link is temporarily down)
March 25, 2012
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk about the importance of beyond conducting investigations - completing the investigative protocol developed by them. They also discuss with Vito the trauma of unsolved or questioned death investigations and how families, even law enforcement, often turns to experts in the private sector.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/032523.mp3 (please note this link is temporarily down)
Is it a Suicide? Or not?
PI's Declassified
July 19, 2012
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI
When a family member dies at his or her own hands, it often leaves a trail of unmentionable pain, shame and guilt fostered on the loved ones. Always the question…is it a suicide? Or not? Who decides? What are the determining factors? Can the death have been caused another way? Are their risks in either determination? Enter Dean and Karen Beers to discuss a topic that causes sorrow for so many. Both Dean and Karen are certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations and together they co-developed an on-line continuing education program called “Death Investigation for Private Investigators.”
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/63191/pis-declassified
July 19, 2012
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI
When a family member dies at his or her own hands, it often leaves a trail of unmentionable pain, shame and guilt fostered on the loved ones. Always the question…is it a suicide? Or not? Who decides? What are the determining factors? Can the death have been caused another way? Are their risks in either determination? Enter Dean and Karen Beers to discuss a topic that causes sorrow for so many. Both Dean and Karen are certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations and together they co-developed an on-line continuing education program called “Death Investigation for Private Investigators.”
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/63191/pis-declassified
Articles and white papers for professional trade magazines, forums, speaking engagements and training
Dean and Karen have written numerous articles and Dean has lectured extensively on various investigative topics. They have co-developed 'Death Investigations for Private Investigators' at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com, Dean has authored 'Practical Methods for Legal Investigations' at www.PracticalMethodsForLegalInvestigations.com' and 'Professional Locate Investigations' at www.ProfessionalLocateInvestigations.com.
Contact their agency with any questions or requests for speaking and training scheduling.
Contact their agency with any questions or requests for speaking and training scheduling.