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Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) – Fall Academy
CDITC will be holding its fall academy in Jenson Beach, FL for a full week from 09/09 to 09/13.
The curriculum will be:
Mon & Tue - Component Method - CCDI
Wed & Thu - Forensic Science - CFSI
Friday - Serious Bodily Injury / Death Investigations - Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Attendance of all days may qualify the student to test for the CCDI (Certified Criminal Defense Investigator) and CFSI (Certified Forensic Science Investigator) designations.
Details and registration at www.DefenseInvestigator.com/cdiacademyprogram.html
CDITC will be holding its fall academy in Jenson Beach, FL for a full week from 09/09 to 09/13.
The curriculum will be:
Mon & Tue - Component Method - CCDI
Wed & Thu - Forensic Science - CFSI
Friday - Serious Bodily Injury / Death Investigations - Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Attendance of all days may qualify the student to test for the CCDI (Certified Criminal Defense Investigator) and CFSI (Certified Forensic Science Investigator) designations.
Details and registration at www.DefenseInvestigator.com/cdiacademyprogram.html
National Council of Investigation & Security Services
Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill Event - Washington DC - from April 29th to May 1st!
This will be the most important Hit the Hill event in over a decade - as members volunteer from across the nation meet in Washington DC for the specific purpose of one-on-one appointments with the offices of our Senators and Representatives.
Schedule Summary:
> Arrival - Sunday April 28th
> Monday April 29th - Board Meeting, Annual Meeting, Elections, and Networking
> Tuesday April 30th - HTH Appointments, and Networking
> Wednesday May 1st - Training Seminars, President Award Luncheon, and New Board Meeting
In addition, this 3-day event is the NCISS Annual Meeting, including Awards and Elections, and also an additional day of training seminars.
NCISS gives a special thanks to the following members, volunteering their time and expertise to give the following training seminars!
Wednesday 05/01 Speakers:
> Tim Dimoff (SACS Consulting and Investigative Services - Akron OH)
Current and Future Trends of Aggression, Active Shooter and Terrorism - Prevent and Mitigate Aggressive Behavior
> Jim Nanos (PI Magazine / Apple Investigations - Wildwood NJ)
Current and Advanced Trends in Surveillance
> Rich Robertson, CLI (R3 Investigations - Tempe AZ)
Mass Data Analysis - Understanding State and Federal Laws
> Sheila Wysocki (Without Warning Private Investigation - Brentwood TN)
Trolling for Clues: How Digital and Social Networking Have Changed the Investigation Landscape
>US Courts Defender Services and Panel Investigators - Criminal Justice Act
Attorney Advisors from the Legal and Policy Division for Defender Services will tell how Private Investigators can get on the federal defender 'Panel Investigators' list as independent subcontractors with private 'Panel Attorneys'.
Details in the information packet - visit www.NCISS.org for registration and information.
Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill Event - Washington DC - from April 29th to May 1st!
This will be the most important Hit the Hill event in over a decade - as members volunteer from across the nation meet in Washington DC for the specific purpose of one-on-one appointments with the offices of our Senators and Representatives.
Schedule Summary:
> Arrival - Sunday April 28th
> Monday April 29th - Board Meeting, Annual Meeting, Elections, and Networking
> Tuesday April 30th - HTH Appointments, and Networking
> Wednesday May 1st - Training Seminars, President Award Luncheon, and New Board Meeting
In addition, this 3-day event is the NCISS Annual Meeting, including Awards and Elections, and also an additional day of training seminars.
NCISS gives a special thanks to the following members, volunteering their time and expertise to give the following training seminars!
Wednesday 05/01 Speakers:
> Tim Dimoff (SACS Consulting and Investigative Services - Akron OH)
Current and Future Trends of Aggression, Active Shooter and Terrorism - Prevent and Mitigate Aggressive Behavior
> Jim Nanos (PI Magazine / Apple Investigations - Wildwood NJ)
Current and Advanced Trends in Surveillance
> Rich Robertson, CLI (R3 Investigations - Tempe AZ)
Mass Data Analysis - Understanding State and Federal Laws
> Sheila Wysocki (Without Warning Private Investigation - Brentwood TN)
Trolling for Clues: How Digital and Social Networking Have Changed the Investigation Landscape
>US Courts Defender Services and Panel Investigators - Criminal Justice Act
Attorney Advisors from the Legal and Policy Division for Defender Services will tell how Private Investigators can get on the federal defender 'Panel Investigators' list as independent subcontractors with private 'Panel Attorneys'.
Details in the information packet - visit www.NCISS.org for registration and information.
PPIAC is excited to present "The Colorado Investigative Development Institute" (CIDI)!
Over 18 hours of Instruction by some of the most reputable investigators in Colorado. Networking, resources and valuable tips on starting your career as a Private Investigator.
Presented over three consecutive Saturdays in May.
Dates: May 11th, May 18th & May 25th
Time: 8 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Hilton Inverness - 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO.
Free parking, lunch and snacks provided, resources and handbook included.
PPIAC and PSACO members - $450 for all three days.
Non-Members - $595 for all three days.
Go to ppiac.org for registration, class schedule, topics and trainers www.ppiac.org/event-3266664
Email training@ppiac.org with any questions.
Over 18 hours of Instruction by some of the most reputable investigators in Colorado. Networking, resources and valuable tips on starting your career as a Private Investigator.
Presented over three consecutive Saturdays in May.
Dates: May 11th, May 18th & May 25th
Time: 8 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Hilton Inverness - 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO.
Free parking, lunch and snacks provided, resources and handbook included.
PPIAC and PSACO members - $450 for all three days.
Non-Members - $595 for all three days.
Go to ppiac.org for registration, class schedule, topics and trainers www.ppiac.org/event-3266664
Email training@ppiac.org with any questions.
NEW Monthly Commentary - Findings in Expert Consultations of Death
There are four basic outcomes to both legal investigations and expert consultations: 1) the official investigation was competent, with the official findings consistent with the facts and evidence;
2) the official investigation was not competent, with the official findings consistent with the facts and evidence;
3) the official investigation was competent, with the official findings not consistent with the facts and evidence; and
4) the official investigation was not competent, with the official findings not consistent with the facts and evidence.
How can you be better prepared in your own cases?
-- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/Findings-in-Expert-Consultations-of-Death
2) the official investigation was not competent, with the official findings consistent with the facts and evidence;
3) the official investigation was competent, with the official findings not consistent with the facts and evidence; and
4) the official investigation was not competent, with the official findings not consistent with the facts and evidence.
How can you be better prepared in your own cases?
-- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/Findings-in-Expert-Consultations-of-Death
Update to Recent Expert Testimony
In a Colorado homicide trial in January, Dean testified regarding "the totality of the circumstances of the fatal or non-fatal event and the competency of the official investigation, with respect to death investigation protocol and standards."
UPDATE - At trial, Dean was specifically "endorsed as an expert in the areas of injury, wound before morphology, how wounds are created, mechanics of single edged instruments, bilateral edged instruments, and mechanics of puncture wounds."
Since 2010, we have provided expert consultation on nearly 100 death and serious bodily injury cases (mostly criminal defense and for families with equivocal deaths). Of those criminal, 5% went to trial, and 95% are either dismissed or a more appropriate plea is offered after our report is submitted; one case to trial was guilty.
You can view some outcomes at www.DeathCaseReview.com/sample-cases.html, and contact us any time to review any of the number of previous cases which may be similar to your own.
In a Colorado homicide trial in January, Dean testified regarding "the totality of the circumstances of the fatal or non-fatal event and the competency of the official investigation, with respect to death investigation protocol and standards."
UPDATE - At trial, Dean was specifically "endorsed as an expert in the areas of injury, wound before morphology, how wounds are created, mechanics of single edged instruments, bilateral edged instruments, and mechanics of puncture wounds."
Since 2010, we have provided expert consultation on nearly 100 death and serious bodily injury cases (mostly criminal defense and for families with equivocal deaths). Of those criminal, 5% went to trial, and 95% are either dismissed or a more appropriate plea is offered after our report is submitted; one case to trial was guilty.
You can view some outcomes at www.DeathCaseReview.com/sample-cases.html, and contact us any time to review any of the number of previous cases which may be similar to your own.
Agency Information and Principal CVs and Expert Consultations (national)
Current information on our primary agency website for services, forms, and CVs.
-- About Us - www.DeathCaseReview.com/about-us.html
-- Our Services - www.DeathCaseReview.com/our-services.html
-- Dean's CV - http://dab-cv.DeathCaseReview.com
-- Karen's CV - http://ksb-cv.DeathCaseReview.com
Karen provides Subject Matter Expertise on all Equivocal Deaths, and Dean has provided expert consultations nationwide since 2010. He has been recognized by Colorado courts in Forensic and Medicolegal Death Investigations generally in "the totality of the circumstances of the fatal or non-fatal event and the competency of the official investigation, with respect to death investigation protocol and standards."
Specific non-medical testimony has included as an expert in the areas of:
Current information on our primary agency website for services, forms, and CVs.
-- About Us - www.DeathCaseReview.com/about-us.html
-- Our Services - www.DeathCaseReview.com/our-services.html
-- Dean's CV - http://dab-cv.DeathCaseReview.com
-- Karen's CV - http://ksb-cv.DeathCaseReview.com
Karen provides Subject Matter Expertise on all Equivocal Deaths, and Dean has provided expert consultations nationwide since 2010. He has been recognized by Colorado courts in Forensic and Medicolegal Death Investigations generally in "the totality of the circumstances of the fatal or non-fatal event and the competency of the official investigation, with respect to death investigation protocol and standards."
Specific non-medical testimony has included as an expert in the areas of:
- Injury, wound before morphology, how wounds are created, mechanics of single edged instruments, bilateral edged instruments, and mechanics of puncture wounds.
- Expert in criminal and forensic investigations, including death investigation and protocol standards as well as related death investigation and injury causation; and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.
- Patterned Injury Analysis
- Private Investigation Protocols
- Background Records and Investigations
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
-- Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) - Fall Academy
-- NCISS Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill Event
-- PPIAC presents "The Colorado Investigative Development Institute" (CIDI)
-- New Commentary - Findings in Expert Consultations
-- Update to Recent Expert Testimony
-- Agency Information and Principal CVs
-- Commentary from the blog archives of AFI-LLC
- Garbage In is Garbage Out
- Importance of Association Membership and Support
- Karen Beers selected Executive Director of NCISS
- Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations
-- Book Available – ‘Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator’
-- Case Studies from AFI-LLC
- Criminal Defense - Acquaintance Sex Assault (Legal Investigation)
- Criminal Defense - Homicide (Expert Consultation)
-- Time is Money!
-- Expert Affiliations
-- Tidbits From Our Profession – Association Conferences and Events
-- Associations and News
-- News From Our Profession
- US Judge Rules – Feds Can’t Force You To Unlock Your Phone
- US Supreme Court – Unanimous Decision Limiting Law Enforcement Seizures
- Training Opportunities - donated by our agency
- NEW LawMate / Aishine Covert Cameras – save additional 10% in March!
-- Legislative News You Can Use... from NCISS
- Hit the Hill Event
- Privacy Special Report
- NEW 1st Quarter Member Directory and Member Guide
-- The Quint-Essential Qualities of a Professional Investigator
-- IN CLOSING...
-- Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) - Fall Academy
-- NCISS Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill Event
-- PPIAC presents "The Colorado Investigative Development Institute" (CIDI)
-- New Commentary - Findings in Expert Consultations
-- Update to Recent Expert Testimony
-- Agency Information and Principal CVs
-- Commentary from the blog archives of AFI-LLC
- Garbage In is Garbage Out
- Importance of Association Membership and Support
- Karen Beers selected Executive Director of NCISS
- Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations
-- Book Available – ‘Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator’
-- Case Studies from AFI-LLC
- Criminal Defense - Acquaintance Sex Assault (Legal Investigation)
- Criminal Defense - Homicide (Expert Consultation)
-- Time is Money!
-- Expert Affiliations
-- Tidbits From Our Profession – Association Conferences and Events
-- Associations and News
-- News From Our Profession
- US Judge Rules – Feds Can’t Force You To Unlock Your Phone
- US Supreme Court – Unanimous Decision Limiting Law Enforcement Seizures
- Training Opportunities - donated by our agency
- NEW LawMate / Aishine Covert Cameras – save additional 10% in March!
-- Legislative News You Can Use... from NCISS
- Hit the Hill Event
- Privacy Special Report
- NEW 1st Quarter Member Directory and Member Guide
-- The Quint-Essential Qualities of a Professional Investigator
-- IN CLOSING...
Associates in Forensic Investigations LLC
Rocky Mountain West Agency owned by
Dean A. Beers, CLI CCDI CFI-FTER and Karen S. Beers, BSW CCDI CFI-FTER
We provide Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations of Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation. We are Subject Matter Experts in Equivocal Death Investigation and Analysis, Medicolegal Investigations of Death and Serious Bodily Injury.
Based in the Rocky Mountain West, we provide expert consultations nationally. Learn details at www.DeathCaseReview.com
Rocky Mountain West Agency owned by
Dean A. Beers, CLI CCDI CFI-FTER and Karen S. Beers, BSW CCDI CFI-FTER
We provide Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations of Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation. We are Subject Matter Experts in Equivocal Death Investigation and Analysis, Medicolegal Investigations of Death and Serious Bodily Injury.
Based in the Rocky Mountain West, we provide expert consultations nationally. Learn details at www.DeathCaseReview.com
Commentary from the blog archives of AFI-LLC
www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog.html
Keep up with the current events of our agency and profession through our blog. Dating back to the fall of 2011, there are dozens of articles, tips and resources for professional investigators.
Garbage In is Garbage Out (06/04/2018)
Every professional investigator should know how data flows in and out with both public records and data providers. There is no magic wand, there are many mistakes, and all information must be verified before reporting. We often receive assignments from clients and colleagues requesting we conduct one of our general investigations. From time to time we are brought in after other attempts have been made and are unsuccessful.
Any record that is kept or provided is only as good as the chain of events involved. Remember: Garbage In Is Garbage Out.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/garbage-in-is-garbage-out
Importance of Association Membership and Support (07/01/2018)
Each association offers the same basic benefits of networking through its membership – from directories to listserves, and regional meetings to large conferences. Many also offer distance learning training, as well as tangible benefits from car and hotel discounts, to insurance discounts and savings through programs. Membership in more than one association has its benefits, but they do not compound with each association – some are unique, others are redundant. Two important benefits every member gets is networking through participation and interaction, and staying in business through professional advocacy.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/importance-of-association-membership-and-support
Karen Beers selected Executive Director of NCISS (08/01/2018)
We are proud, and honored, to announce our own Karen Beers has been named by NCISS as their new Executive Director. We also give a very heartfelt Thank YOU to Carol Ward, who has retired - but not left us - after over 15 years as Executive Director.
“I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the next Executive Director (ED) for the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) organization.”
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/karen-beers-selected-executive-director-of-nciss
Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations (08/06/2018)
Our services are coveted when information, facts and answers are sought. Ours is a passion that has earned Associates in Forensic Investigations an unparalleled reputation for our commitment to honesty, integrity and intelligence. Our goal for Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations is to unite unknown families and decedents, while providing required information for the distribution of any estate assets. These services are not for commission or contingency based services – we are not ‘heir hunters’ and do not accept commissions. We provide these services to only County Administrators and legal representatives of Executors. All fees are paid from the estate funds.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/heirs-and-relatives-due-diligence-investigations
www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog.html
Keep up with the current events of our agency and profession through our blog. Dating back to the fall of 2011, there are dozens of articles, tips and resources for professional investigators.
Garbage In is Garbage Out (06/04/2018)
Every professional investigator should know how data flows in and out with both public records and data providers. There is no magic wand, there are many mistakes, and all information must be verified before reporting. We often receive assignments from clients and colleagues requesting we conduct one of our general investigations. From time to time we are brought in after other attempts have been made and are unsuccessful.
Any record that is kept or provided is only as good as the chain of events involved. Remember: Garbage In Is Garbage Out.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/garbage-in-is-garbage-out
Importance of Association Membership and Support (07/01/2018)
Each association offers the same basic benefits of networking through its membership – from directories to listserves, and regional meetings to large conferences. Many also offer distance learning training, as well as tangible benefits from car and hotel discounts, to insurance discounts and savings through programs. Membership in more than one association has its benefits, but they do not compound with each association – some are unique, others are redundant. Two important benefits every member gets is networking through participation and interaction, and staying in business through professional advocacy.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/importance-of-association-membership-and-support
Karen Beers selected Executive Director of NCISS (08/01/2018)
We are proud, and honored, to announce our own Karen Beers has been named by NCISS as their new Executive Director. We also give a very heartfelt Thank YOU to Carol Ward, who has retired - but not left us - after over 15 years as Executive Director.
“I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the next Executive Director (ED) for the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) organization.”
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/karen-beers-selected-executive-director-of-nciss
Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations (08/06/2018)
Our services are coveted when information, facts and answers are sought. Ours is a passion that has earned Associates in Forensic Investigations an unparalleled reputation for our commitment to honesty, integrity and intelligence. Our goal for Heirs and Relatives Due Diligence Investigations is to unite unknown families and decedents, while providing required information for the distribution of any estate assets. These services are not for commission or contingency based services – we are not ‘heir hunters’ and do not accept commissions. We provide these services to only County Administrators and legal representatives of Executors. All fees are paid from the estate funds.
- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/heirs-and-relatives-due-diligence-investigations
Expert Forensic Consultant Affiliations
We believe that medicolegal investigation and consultation is a team effort. Stephen Cina MD and Harold Schueler PhD are our agency affiliated experts in our respective fields offering our clients comprehensive medicolegal services.
Dr. Cina, has returned to being based in Colorado, is the former Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County IL. and now provides contract and independent forensic autopsies and consultations. We trained under, and worked with Dr. Cina, since our positions as Deputy Coroners.
Dr. Schueler is now a profession at mid-Atlantic university, and is the former Chief Forensic Toxicologist of a large mid-Atlantic metropolitan area.
We are proud of our working relationship with Dr. Cina, since 2002 and Dr. Schueler since 2010. Contact our office to consult on medicolegal death and injury causation. The CVs of both Dr. Cina and Dr. Schueler are available by Contacting Us
Through our colleagues, we also offer direct referrals from our Affiliated Experts Referral Program! Each are available nationally.
We believe that medicolegal investigation and consultation is a team effort. Stephen Cina MD and Harold Schueler PhD are our agency affiliated experts in our respective fields offering our clients comprehensive medicolegal services.
Dr. Cina, has returned to being based in Colorado, is the former Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County IL. and now provides contract and independent forensic autopsies and consultations. We trained under, and worked with Dr. Cina, since our positions as Deputy Coroners.
Dr. Schueler is now a profession at mid-Atlantic university, and is the former Chief Forensic Toxicologist of a large mid-Atlantic metropolitan area.
We are proud of our working relationship with Dr. Cina, since 2002 and Dr. Schueler since 2010. Contact our office to consult on medicolegal death and injury causation. The CVs of both Dr. Cina and Dr. Schueler are available by Contacting Us
Through our colleagues, we also offer direct referrals from our Affiliated Experts Referral Program! Each are available nationally.
- Forensic Nursing
- Forensic Photography
- Digital Forensics - Cell Phones
- Digital Forensics - Computers
- Digital Forensics - GPS / Vehicles
- Forensic Debugging / Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
- Use of Force
"Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator"
AFI-LLC is offering our latest - and very detailed book (over 200 pages) - on Investigating Death & Serious Bodily Injuries for civil or criminal cases, "Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator" by Dean & Karen Beers.
Regularly for $95 plus shipping, save 25% - email us today and we'll ship your book tomorrow! Just $75 via PayPal.
This guide is over 200 pages and includes the core of our distance learning course manual. It includes over 20 additional forensic, death and serious bodily injury based articles. You will learn how to conduct death and SBI investigations to better advise your client, and prepare the case for expert consultation - and we are prepared to be your affiliated experts!
Contact us now - associates@deathexperts.com for book and ordering details - or visit www.DeathandInjuryInvestigationGuide.com
AFI-LLC is offering our latest - and very detailed book (over 200 pages) - on Investigating Death & Serious Bodily Injuries for civil or criminal cases, "Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator" by Dean & Karen Beers.
Regularly for $95 plus shipping, save 25% - email us today and we'll ship your book tomorrow! Just $75 via PayPal.
This guide is over 200 pages and includes the core of our distance learning course manual. It includes over 20 additional forensic, death and serious bodily injury based articles. You will learn how to conduct death and SBI investigations to better advise your client, and prepare the case for expert consultation - and we are prepared to be your affiliated experts!
Contact us now - associates@deathexperts.com for book and ordering details - or visit www.DeathandInjuryInvestigationGuide.com
Case Studies from AFI-LLC
www.DeathCaseReview.com/sample-cases.html
We are often asked about the types of traumatic injury and death cases we review - from family equivocal deaths to civil and criminal cases for attorneys and investigators. Each month we will present two previous cases - of hundreds - with a variety of circumstances, evidence, and conclusions.
Criminal Defense - Acquaintance Sex Assault (Legal Investigation)
Our agency was retained by counsel on behalf of the defendant. In reviewing the available prosecution discovery, it was immediately determined that the official investigation was deficient and not properly conducted; it was incomplete.
There are multiple points of consideration in the detective’s testimony at the preliminary hearing. The detective incorrectly stated as fact information from the alleged victim’s initial statement and subsequent interview, having different statements. The detective did acknowledge inconsistent statements of the alleged victim when questioned by defense counsel. Moreover, the detective testified, consistent with his reports, that he never visited the incident scene and had no personal knowledge of the layout, and he did not either have or take his own photographs of the residence. He was unable to testify as to the accuracy of the alleged victim’s statements based upon scene descriptions. Independent investigation revealed that there were significant inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s description of events and not being possible after visiting the scene and determining the actual layout.
Investigation and interview of witnesses also determined that the alleged victim did not consider the defendant or the residence any threat to her after the alleged assault. She chose to remain, alone, in the guest bedroom after the assault – although she knew from having drinks in the living room that she had an unobstructed opportunity to leave the residence, or in the alternative climb out the opened bedroom window and drop four feet. Moreover, as both persons were in a volunteer quasi-law enforcement position, and she had her cell phone in the bedroom, she could have called 911 or the ‘back line’ to their dispatch center. She could have called any friend or mutual friend. She did, the next morning, walk to her house; it is not known if she told her co-habitant boyfriend. She did call a friend mutual to the defendant and involved in the same volunteer position, to whom she first reported the incident and who transported her to a nearby hospital for examination. At that time law enforcement was called.
The defendant was offered and accepted a non-sex assault misdemeanor.
Criminal Defense - Homicide (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by counsel on behalf of the defendant. In reviewing the available prosecution discovery, it was immediately determined that the official investigation was properly conducted and the evidence consistent with the official reports.
Over 300 scene photographs and hundreds of pages of official reports were reviewed. A review of the scene photographs indicates that the decedent was at the door when the knife attack began, and identifying the initial and ultimately fatal wounds. The altercation continued outside and then the decedent was placed back inside the entry way. By report the residence was secured at the time of law enforcement response.
The defendant had no injuries and no blood spatter on his person. The decedent had fallen into the exterior pool of blood at the time of arrest. With this exception, the only other blood spatter found on his person was on part of one leg exposed by shorts.
Independent investigation was unable to support the legal theories of the defense.
www.DeathCaseReview.com/sample-cases.html
We are often asked about the types of traumatic injury and death cases we review - from family equivocal deaths to civil and criminal cases for attorneys and investigators. Each month we will present two previous cases - of hundreds - with a variety of circumstances, evidence, and conclusions.
Criminal Defense - Acquaintance Sex Assault (Legal Investigation)
Our agency was retained by counsel on behalf of the defendant. In reviewing the available prosecution discovery, it was immediately determined that the official investigation was deficient and not properly conducted; it was incomplete.
There are multiple points of consideration in the detective’s testimony at the preliminary hearing. The detective incorrectly stated as fact information from the alleged victim’s initial statement and subsequent interview, having different statements. The detective did acknowledge inconsistent statements of the alleged victim when questioned by defense counsel. Moreover, the detective testified, consistent with his reports, that he never visited the incident scene and had no personal knowledge of the layout, and he did not either have or take his own photographs of the residence. He was unable to testify as to the accuracy of the alleged victim’s statements based upon scene descriptions. Independent investigation revealed that there were significant inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s description of events and not being possible after visiting the scene and determining the actual layout.
Investigation and interview of witnesses also determined that the alleged victim did not consider the defendant or the residence any threat to her after the alleged assault. She chose to remain, alone, in the guest bedroom after the assault – although she knew from having drinks in the living room that she had an unobstructed opportunity to leave the residence, or in the alternative climb out the opened bedroom window and drop four feet. Moreover, as both persons were in a volunteer quasi-law enforcement position, and she had her cell phone in the bedroom, she could have called 911 or the ‘back line’ to their dispatch center. She could have called any friend or mutual friend. She did, the next morning, walk to her house; it is not known if she told her co-habitant boyfriend. She did call a friend mutual to the defendant and involved in the same volunteer position, to whom she first reported the incident and who transported her to a nearby hospital for examination. At that time law enforcement was called.
The defendant was offered and accepted a non-sex assault misdemeanor.
Criminal Defense - Homicide (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by counsel on behalf of the defendant. In reviewing the available prosecution discovery, it was immediately determined that the official investigation was properly conducted and the evidence consistent with the official reports.
Over 300 scene photographs and hundreds of pages of official reports were reviewed. A review of the scene photographs indicates that the decedent was at the door when the knife attack began, and identifying the initial and ultimately fatal wounds. The altercation continued outside and then the decedent was placed back inside the entry way. By report the residence was secured at the time of law enforcement response.
The defendant had no injuries and no blood spatter on his person. The decedent had fallen into the exterior pool of blood at the time of arrest. With this exception, the only other blood spatter found on his person was on part of one leg exposed by shorts.
Independent investigation was unable to support the legal theories of the defense.
Time is money!
Learn how we efficiently multi-task using these tools. Visit this article on our blog at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/time-is-money-multi-tasking-is-time-recovered!
- DropBox - http://DropBox.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Right Inbox for Gmail - www.RightInBox.com
- Desktop Texting - www.MySMS.com
- Ring Central Faxing - http://Fax.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Ring Central VOIP - http://RingCentral.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Toll-Free Numbers - http://Kall8.PrivateInvestigations.org (PIs - contact our office for more uses)
- Split View - www.SplitView.com
Be sure and also look for this article on this topic in The Legal Investigator, official journal of the National Association of Legal Investigators http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=495442!
Learn how we efficiently multi-task using these tools. Visit this article on our blog at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog/time-is-money-multi-tasking-is-time-recovered!
- DropBox - http://DropBox.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Right Inbox for Gmail - www.RightInBox.com
- Desktop Texting - www.MySMS.com
- Ring Central Faxing - http://Fax.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Ring Central VOIP - http://RingCentral.PrivateInvestigations.org
- Toll-Free Numbers - http://Kall8.PrivateInvestigations.org (PIs - contact our office for more uses)
- Split View - www.SplitView.com
Be sure and also look for this article on this topic in The Legal Investigator, official journal of the National Association of Legal Investigators http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=495442!
Tidbits From Our Profession
Do you have news of your associations and members to share? Please let us know!
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
An association events calendar and information is at www.nciss.org/event-calendar
World Association of Detectives (WAD) Midterm Meeting
03/21 to 03/23 – Honolulu HI
Details at www.WAD.net
Professional Association of Wisconsin Licensed Investigators (PAWLI) Annual Conference
03/29 to 03/30 – Wisconsin Rapids WI
Details at www.PAWLI.com
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) Annual Conference
05/02-05/04 – Orlando FL
Details at www.FALI.org
Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC) Annual Conference
07/24-07/26 – Colorado Springs CO
Details at www.PPIAC.org
National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill
04/29 to 05/01 – Washington DC
Details at www.nciss.org/facebook-event
Arrival - Sunday April 28th
Monday April 29th - Board Meeting, Annual Meeting, Elections, and Networking
Tuesday April 30th - HTH Appointments, and Networking
Wednesday May 1st - Training Seminars, President Award Luncheon, and New Board Meeting
(details in the information packet)
The venue is the Capital Skyline Hotel. There is no room attrition - the rate is $239 per night, with days available before and after the event.
There is a download link for a PDF packet of all the information at www.nciss.org/registration-hth - here you will register online or in the packet.
Do you have news of your associations and members to share? Please let us know!
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
An association events calendar and information is at www.nciss.org/event-calendar
World Association of Detectives (WAD) Midterm Meeting
03/21 to 03/23 – Honolulu HI
Details at www.WAD.net
Professional Association of Wisconsin Licensed Investigators (PAWLI) Annual Conference
03/29 to 03/30 – Wisconsin Rapids WI
Details at www.PAWLI.com
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) Annual Conference
05/02-05/04 – Orlando FL
Details at www.FALI.org
Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC) Annual Conference
07/24-07/26 – Colorado Springs CO
Details at www.PPIAC.org
National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill
04/29 to 05/01 – Washington DC
Details at www.nciss.org/facebook-event
Arrival - Sunday April 28th
Monday April 29th - Board Meeting, Annual Meeting, Elections, and Networking
Tuesday April 30th - HTH Appointments, and Networking
Wednesday May 1st - Training Seminars, President Award Luncheon, and New Board Meeting
(details in the information packet)
The venue is the Capital Skyline Hotel. There is no room attrition - the rate is $239 per night, with days available before and after the event.
There is a download link for a PDF packet of all the information at www.nciss.org/registration-hth - here you will register online or in the packet.
Associations and News
We are dedicated ambassadors to our profession and work within several associations with others to continually protect and improve our profession and resources, as well as networking and continuing education opportunities.
Professional Private investigations Association of Colorado (www.PPIAC.org) Monthly meetings, including a training speaker, are the first Wednesday of each month, usually in the Denver metro area. PPIAC continues to hold specialized training sessions for new and veteran investigators, and also specific to the new licensing program.
We are excited to share this upcoming training program for all Rocky Mountain region investigators... DO NOT miss this opportunity!
Hosted by the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, we are pleased to also participate in providing some of the seminars.
PPIAC is excited to present "The Colorado Investigative Development Institute" (CIDI)!
Over 18 hours of Instruction by some of the most reputable investigators in Colorado. Networking, resources and valuable tips on starting your career as a Private Investigator.
Presented over three consecutive Saturdays in May.
Dates: May 11th, May 18th & May 25th
Time: 8 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Hilton Inverness - 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO.
Free parking, lunch and snacks provided, resources and handbook included.
PPIAC and PSACO members - $450 for all three days.
Non-Members - $595 for all three days.
Go to ppiac.org for registration https://www.ppiac.org/event-3266664
Class schedule, topics and trainers coming soon. Email training@ppiac.org with any questions.
PPIAC has also announced their annual conference has moved from the fall to early summer to honor Private Investigators Day on July 24th. The event will begin with a pre-conference full day of OSINT with Cynthia Hetherington (separate registration and fee) on 07/24, followed by two days of seminar speakers and topics attendees have come to expect and commend of PPIAC - 07/25 to 07/26. Block your calendars now. The venue will be in beautiful Colorado Springs - a destination to plan a couple extra days of vacation!
National Association of Legal Investigators (www.NALI.com)
NALI is the premier association for legal investigators for civil plaintiff and criminal defense, and oversees the prestigious Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) program. Experience is required to join and all members are subject to a background check.
Legal Investigators working cases for civil plaintiff or criminal defense - join the National Association of Legal Investigators! (http://nalionline.org/become-a-member - please contact our office and use us as a reference on the application)
The current issue of NALI's official journal - The Legal Investigator - is now available online at www.nalionline.org/publications.htm
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (www.NCISS.org)
Each day we find an increasing number of problems confronting the orderly growth of our profession. These problems include, among others: overly restrictive legislation regarding training and standards, proliferation of legislation requiring local licensing, public misunderstanding and misinformation on the role and contribution of private investigators and security services, and an uninformed media. It is the role of NCISS to meet and solve these problems while seeking to uncover and recommend action on any hidden potential problems which may have an effect on our profession.
Karen is the NCISS Executive Director, and and oversees the day-to-day operations of the association and members, working closing with the Executive Committee and Board to advocate for the investigative and security professions.
The current issue of NCISS's official journal - Your Advocate - is available online at www.nciss.org/your-advocate
Special news and alerts are at www.nciss.org/important-nciss-news
World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net)
W.A.D. is a global alliance of investigators and security professionals with origins dating back to 1921 and formalized in 1925. W.A.D. is the longest established and largest association of its kind in the world.
Karen is the W.A.D. Administrative Manager, and Dean is the Governor of the Americas (North, Central and South America). Together we work to further the mission of W.A.D. and provide resources to clients needing assistance in these regions.
The current issue of WAD's official newsletter - Beyond Global - is available online at www.wad.net/newsletters-beyond-global
Additional memberships include FALI, TALI and CALI state associations, as well as specialty specific national associations (see right sidebar). If your association has news, please send it to us for inclusion in our newsletter.
We are dedicated ambassadors to our profession and work within several associations with others to continually protect and improve our profession and resources, as well as networking and continuing education opportunities.
Professional Private investigations Association of Colorado (www.PPIAC.org) Monthly meetings, including a training speaker, are the first Wednesday of each month, usually in the Denver metro area. PPIAC continues to hold specialized training sessions for new and veteran investigators, and also specific to the new licensing program.
We are excited to share this upcoming training program for all Rocky Mountain region investigators... DO NOT miss this opportunity!
Hosted by the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, we are pleased to also participate in providing some of the seminars.
PPIAC is excited to present "The Colorado Investigative Development Institute" (CIDI)!
Over 18 hours of Instruction by some of the most reputable investigators in Colorado. Networking, resources and valuable tips on starting your career as a Private Investigator.
Presented over three consecutive Saturdays in May.
Dates: May 11th, May 18th & May 25th
Time: 8 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Hilton Inverness - 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO.
Free parking, lunch and snacks provided, resources and handbook included.
PPIAC and PSACO members - $450 for all three days.
Non-Members - $595 for all three days.
Go to ppiac.org for registration https://www.ppiac.org/event-3266664
Class schedule, topics and trainers coming soon. Email training@ppiac.org with any questions.
PPIAC has also announced their annual conference has moved from the fall to early summer to honor Private Investigators Day on July 24th. The event will begin with a pre-conference full day of OSINT with Cynthia Hetherington (separate registration and fee) on 07/24, followed by two days of seminar speakers and topics attendees have come to expect and commend of PPIAC - 07/25 to 07/26. Block your calendars now. The venue will be in beautiful Colorado Springs - a destination to plan a couple extra days of vacation!
National Association of Legal Investigators (www.NALI.com)
NALI is the premier association for legal investigators for civil plaintiff and criminal defense, and oversees the prestigious Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) program. Experience is required to join and all members are subject to a background check.
Legal Investigators working cases for civil plaintiff or criminal defense - join the National Association of Legal Investigators! (http://nalionline.org/become-a-member - please contact our office and use us as a reference on the application)
The current issue of NALI's official journal - The Legal Investigator - is now available online at www.nalionline.org/publications.htm
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (www.NCISS.org)
Each day we find an increasing number of problems confronting the orderly growth of our profession. These problems include, among others: overly restrictive legislation regarding training and standards, proliferation of legislation requiring local licensing, public misunderstanding and misinformation on the role and contribution of private investigators and security services, and an uninformed media. It is the role of NCISS to meet and solve these problems while seeking to uncover and recommend action on any hidden potential problems which may have an effect on our profession.
Karen is the NCISS Executive Director, and and oversees the day-to-day operations of the association and members, working closing with the Executive Committee and Board to advocate for the investigative and security professions.
The current issue of NCISS's official journal - Your Advocate - is available online at www.nciss.org/your-advocate
Special news and alerts are at www.nciss.org/important-nciss-news
World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net)
W.A.D. is a global alliance of investigators and security professionals with origins dating back to 1921 and formalized in 1925. W.A.D. is the longest established and largest association of its kind in the world.
Karen is the W.A.D. Administrative Manager, and Dean is the Governor of the Americas (North, Central and South America). Together we work to further the mission of W.A.D. and provide resources to clients needing assistance in these regions.
The current issue of WAD's official newsletter - Beyond Global - is available online at www.wad.net/newsletters-beyond-global
Additional memberships include FALI, TALI and CALI state associations, as well as specialty specific national associations (see right sidebar). If your association has news, please send it to us for inclusion in our newsletter.
News From Our Profession
US Judge Rules – Feds Can’t Force You To Unlock Your Phone
(shared by Bill Elliott, CLI – Elliott & Associates of NM)
by Thomas Brewster Forbes Staff
Cybersecurity I cover crime, privacy and security in digital and physical forms.
A California judge has ruled that American cops can’t force people to unlock a mobile phone with their face or finger. The ruling goes further to protect people’s private lives from government searches than any before and is being hailed as a potentially landmark decision.
Previously, U.S. judges had ruled that police were allowed to force unlock devices like Apple’s iPhone with biometrics, such as fingerprints, faces or irises. That was despite the fact feds weren’t permitted to force a suspect to divulge a passcode.
- continued at www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/01/14/feds-cant-force-you-to-unlock-your-iphone-with-finger-or-face-judge-rules/
US Supreme Court – Unanimous Decision Limiting Law Enforcement Seizures
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to limit civil forfeiture laws allowing law enforcement to seize property from those suspected of committing a crime. In the unanimous decision, the high court sided with a low-level drug offender who argued that the seizure of his $42,000 Land Rover by law enforcement was an excessive fine.
- continued at www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/02/20/supreme-court-states-cant-impose-excessive-fees-fines-forfeitures
NEW LawMate / Aishine products! Save an additional 10% in March!
My007Spy has added an exclusive line of covert camera products from Aishine.
Visit www.My007Spy.com/new-products.html for the current product line. As these are moving fast, inventory is limited.
To save an additional 10% - you must use this discount code at checkout:
NewProducts10 (valid only in March 2019).
Upcoming Training Opportunities
- Examining Sharp and Blunt Force Injuries for the Defense Investigator (Colorado Public - Defender and Alternate Defense Council Mar 2019)
- The Law of the PI and What You Need to Know (PPIAC / Colorado Investigative Development Institute 05/2019)
- Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations for the Private Investigator (Sep 2019)
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Investigations (Private Investigator and Security Professionals of West Virginia - Oct 2019)
Contact our agency to learn more about any of the upcoming training opportunities, sponsored by these associations and donated by our agency.
Your next My007Spy purchase may help NCISS
Starting last month, My007Spy is offering a new discount code. Professional investigators will still save 10%. Now 5% of their purchase will be donated to NCISS by My007Spy!! We are strong supporters and believers in NCISS - National Council of Investigation & Security Services. If you use the below discount, for every order - it never expires - we will donate 5% to NCISS. Its a small amount, but adds up each month.
NCISS-Save10%-Donate5%
Don't forget - if you are not a member of NCISS, the reason you can use covert PI gear is because NCISS works daily to protect the interests of all PIs and security agencies nationwide. Visit www.nciss.org/join-nciss or contact us by email for more information.
US Judge Rules – Feds Can’t Force You To Unlock Your Phone
(shared by Bill Elliott, CLI – Elliott & Associates of NM)
by Thomas Brewster Forbes Staff
Cybersecurity I cover crime, privacy and security in digital and physical forms.
A California judge has ruled that American cops can’t force people to unlock a mobile phone with their face or finger. The ruling goes further to protect people’s private lives from government searches than any before and is being hailed as a potentially landmark decision.
Previously, U.S. judges had ruled that police were allowed to force unlock devices like Apple’s iPhone with biometrics, such as fingerprints, faces or irises. That was despite the fact feds weren’t permitted to force a suspect to divulge a passcode.
- continued at www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/01/14/feds-cant-force-you-to-unlock-your-iphone-with-finger-or-face-judge-rules/
US Supreme Court – Unanimous Decision Limiting Law Enforcement Seizures
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to limit civil forfeiture laws allowing law enforcement to seize property from those suspected of committing a crime. In the unanimous decision, the high court sided with a low-level drug offender who argued that the seizure of his $42,000 Land Rover by law enforcement was an excessive fine.
- continued at www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/02/20/supreme-court-states-cant-impose-excessive-fees-fines-forfeitures
NEW LawMate / Aishine products! Save an additional 10% in March!
My007Spy has added an exclusive line of covert camera products from Aishine.
Visit www.My007Spy.com/new-products.html for the current product line. As these are moving fast, inventory is limited.
To save an additional 10% - you must use this discount code at checkout:
NewProducts10 (valid only in March 2019).
Upcoming Training Opportunities
- Examining Sharp and Blunt Force Injuries for the Defense Investigator (Colorado Public - Defender and Alternate Defense Council Mar 2019)
- The Law of the PI and What You Need to Know (PPIAC / Colorado Investigative Development Institute 05/2019)
- Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations for the Private Investigator (Sep 2019)
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Investigations (Private Investigator and Security Professionals of West Virginia - Oct 2019)
Contact our agency to learn more about any of the upcoming training opportunities, sponsored by these associations and donated by our agency.
Your next My007Spy purchase may help NCISS
Starting last month, My007Spy is offering a new discount code. Professional investigators will still save 10%. Now 5% of their purchase will be donated to NCISS by My007Spy!! We are strong supporters and believers in NCISS - National Council of Investigation & Security Services. If you use the below discount, for every order - it never expires - we will donate 5% to NCISS. Its a small amount, but adds up each month.
NCISS-Save10%-Donate5%
Don't forget - if you are not a member of NCISS, the reason you can use covert PI gear is because NCISS works daily to protect the interests of all PIs and security agencies nationwide. Visit www.nciss.org/join-nciss or contact us by email for more information.
Legislative News You Can Use... from NCISS
Your NCISS Board has been hard at work over the last few months including over the holiday season. This upcoming year is going to be a tough year in Congress for our professions (investigators, security agencies, and process servers).
The new Congress, just sworn in on January 3rd, is already proving to be a significant challenge to investigators, security agencies, and process servers in 2019. Here is an update on the activity and outlook to date - https://conta.cc/2S1CyC8.
ANNUAL MEETING AND HIT THE HILL EVENT
This will be the most important Hit the Hill event in recent years - over a decade - as members volunteer from across the nation meet in Washington DC for the specific purpose of one-on-one appointments with the offices of our Senators and Representatives. In addition, this 3-day event is the NCISS Annual Meeting, including Awards and Elections, and also day of training seminars presented by members who are experts in their fields - also volunteering their time and expenses.
For registration and details, please visit www.NCISS.org
PRIVACY SPECIAL REPORT
As an Investigator, Security Agency, Process Server, or related professional… have you benefited from:
How? Download and share this important Special Report from NCISS at www.nciss.org/Special-Report!
If you wonder what NCISS does for you, view NCISS as your insurance policy. You don’t make claims every day. When the big claim comes, and the upcoming privacy fight is that “claim,” you will want NCISS protecting you at every turn.
Please share with your colleagues - 2019 is going to be a challenging year for all of us.
NEW 1ST QUARTER MEMBER DIRECTORY AND MEMBER GUIDE
This year's 1st quarter digital Member Directory and Member Guide was published online and information sent via Constant Contact. Details of the announcement are at https://conta.cc/2DQ68Fa.
In this Directory and Guide:
- Getting Started
- NCISS Website Navigation and Member Profile page
- Member Login, Member Profile Settings, Dues Renewal
- USA Members
- Alphabetical by Last Name with full contact information
- International Members
- Alphabetical by Last Name with full contact information
- USA Members
- By State and Last Name with Agency, City & State
- Supporting Associations
- Alphabetical by State
- NCISS Member Guide
- NCISS Member Benefits and Savings
- Investigations and Value of Data Access
- About NCISS
- History of NCISS
- NCISS Board Members
- NCISS Member Ethics and Mission
- NCISS Awards
- NCISS Successes
- NCISS Bylaws
Inside you will find an updated Directory, as of January 31st 2019, for the 1st Quarter. This Directory will be updated each quarter. This Directory is also interactive with active links for email and domain addresses, as well as graphics to their sites.
PS - be sure to check past issues of the Your Advocate digital magazine at www.nciss.org/Your-Advocate
To stay current, please visit www.nciss.org/Important-NCISS-News
Your NCISS Board has been hard at work over the last few months including over the holiday season. This upcoming year is going to be a tough year in Congress for our professions (investigators, security agencies, and process servers).
The new Congress, just sworn in on January 3rd, is already proving to be a significant challenge to investigators, security agencies, and process servers in 2019. Here is an update on the activity and outlook to date - https://conta.cc/2S1CyC8.
ANNUAL MEETING AND HIT THE HILL EVENT
This will be the most important Hit the Hill event in recent years - over a decade - as members volunteer from across the nation meet in Washington DC for the specific purpose of one-on-one appointments with the offices of our Senators and Representatives. In addition, this 3-day event is the NCISS Annual Meeting, including Awards and Elections, and also day of training seminars presented by members who are experts in their fields - also volunteering their time and expenses.
For registration and details, please visit www.NCISS.org
PRIVACY SPECIAL REPORT
As an Investigator, Security Agency, Process Server, or related professional… have you benefited from:
- Having access to driving records and motor vehicle information from your state DMV and private data providers?
- Having access to databases with permissible purposes under the GLBA?
- Having access to Social Security Numbers, Birthdates, Address History and other important information, including credit reports?
- Carry a firearm in the course of your professional duties?
- Having the ability to use a pretext for undercover operations, shopping services and other permissible purposes?
- Used the National Sex Offender Registry (Dru’s Law) for background investigations?
- Used GPS, drones and other modern technology in your investigations and security services?
How? Download and share this important Special Report from NCISS at www.nciss.org/Special-Report!
If you wonder what NCISS does for you, view NCISS as your insurance policy. You don’t make claims every day. When the big claim comes, and the upcoming privacy fight is that “claim,” you will want NCISS protecting you at every turn.
Please share with your colleagues - 2019 is going to be a challenging year for all of us.
NEW 1ST QUARTER MEMBER DIRECTORY AND MEMBER GUIDE
This year's 1st quarter digital Member Directory and Member Guide was published online and information sent via Constant Contact. Details of the announcement are at https://conta.cc/2DQ68Fa.
In this Directory and Guide:
- Getting Started
- NCISS Website Navigation and Member Profile page
- Member Login, Member Profile Settings, Dues Renewal
- USA Members
- Alphabetical by Last Name with full contact information
- International Members
- Alphabetical by Last Name with full contact information
- USA Members
- By State and Last Name with Agency, City & State
- Supporting Associations
- Alphabetical by State
- NCISS Member Guide
- NCISS Member Benefits and Savings
- Investigations and Value of Data Access
- About NCISS
- History of NCISS
- NCISS Board Members
- NCISS Member Ethics and Mission
- NCISS Awards
- NCISS Successes
- NCISS Bylaws
Inside you will find an updated Directory, as of January 31st 2019, for the 1st Quarter. This Directory will be updated each quarter. This Directory is also interactive with active links for email and domain addresses, as well as graphics to their sites.
PS - be sure to check past issues of the Your Advocate digital magazine at www.nciss.org/Your-Advocate
To stay current, please visit www.nciss.org/Important-NCISS-News
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Every component of the investigation has evidentiary considerations. Professional Investigators hold themselves to a higher standard and leaves no question as to the admissibility of their evidence. Information without ethics is not evidence.
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Law firms and medical offices specialize - Professional Investigators also specialize. Their casework and continuing education should also be in your specialized areas.
Experience and Knowledge
Professional Investigators strive to maintain and further these. All professions have requirements of continuing education. The CLI and CCDI programs both require extensive compliance with continuing education.
Responsible and Ethical Conduct
Every component of the investigation has evidentiary considerations. Professional Investigators hold themselves to a higher standard and leaves no question as to the admissibility of their evidence. Information without ethics is not evidence.
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