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Bombet's Secret to Success: Respect for Others! by
Kitty Hailey, CLI, CFE
A profile of internationally renown investigator Julius “Buddy” Bombet,
the firebrand of the Louisiana investigative community who catapulted the profession
into the next millennium by being a part of the original licensing board and
formulating new laws, new requirements and continuing educational programs
for licensed private investigators.
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Bone Doctor Pioneers Courtroom Exhibits by James W. Harbert,
CLI, FCI
Describes Dr. Mike Kerrigan's contributions to the practice of personal injury
law; participating in some of the largest civil verdicts in the history of
American jurisprudence with the use of exact multi-dimensional, operable models
of victims' injuries involving bones. Provides tips for investigators who seek
to better illustrate medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
Surviving Surveillance… Tips for Success by
Chuck McKenzie
Tips for successful surveillance operations, including how to select the vehicle,
preparing the vehicle for duty, good uses of pretext, window tinting and interior
lighting, creating scenarios for the surveillance vehicle, keeping seasonably
cool or warm, on-the-road video taping, identifying the target vehicle and
more.
To Badge or Not … a State by State Survey by
John Savage
Laws on badge usage by private investigators for each state are listed.
Hanging Chad Forever: Investigating Autoerotic Asphyxia
in a Suspicious Suicide by Don C. Johnson, CLI,
CII
A case of suspicious suicide should raise questions for the investigator. Provides
criteria for determining death during dangerous autoerotic practice.
Forensic Psychology: An Under Used Resource by
Susan O'Brien
Defines how forensic psychologists can provide valuable advice to investigators
by applying psychology to the intricacies of the legal system. Discusses use
of PI's use of forensic psychologists in background investigations, corporate
security assessments, interviews and interrogation, hypnosis, profiling and
defense work.
Mothers Who Kill … Ten Vital Signs for Their
Investigators
by Jane M Cracraft, CLI , CCDI
What investigators must know to assist defense attorneys in representing mothers
with postpartum psychosis or severe postpartum depression. Includes ten vital
steps for investigators.
The History of NICOSIA
by John M Healy, President, NHLI and NICOSIA
Discusses the history of the New England Council of State Investigative Associations,
a regional “association of associations.”
Legislative News from the Maryland Association
Details the proposed bill (H.B. 429) to change licensing
requirements for private detectives and agencies. Also discusses
the veto of H.B. 211/S.B. 427 that would have increased the privacy
protections for MVA records.
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Jack H. Reed by
John Lajoie
Profiles certified private investigator, lawyer and businessman, Jack Reed,
who was presented with the Julius “Buddy” Bombet Lifetime Achievement
Award at the 2002 Super Conference in New Orleans.
New Orleans Super Conference Photo Highlights
Photos of participants at the 2002 New Orleans Super
Conference
New Orleans Super Conference Video Presentations
Training videos of super conference presentations available
for $45 each or 3 for $99.
Book Review – Code of Professional Conduct:
Standards and Ethics for the Investigative Profession written
by Kitty Hailey, CLI
reviewed by Thomas Baird A review of this clear guide for the ethical practice
of the investigative profession that includes thirty-three rules in four major
categories: maintaining the integrity of the profession, investigator-client
relations, investigator-investor relations and transactions with other persons.
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