COVER
STORY:
PARENTAL ABDUCTIONS
by Ed Wunsch
With continual budget cuts and law enforcement downsizing,
police departments are re-prioritizing their services creating
a more active role for the private investigator in abduction
cases. The author reviews what an investigator should do
first and how to deal with the “left behind” parent
as well as law enforcement. Also covered are several key
issues you must consider when conducting a missing child
investigation that may differ from a missing person case.
FEATURES:
BLOOD SPATTER
Interpretaion at Crime and Accident Scenes
by Louis L. Akin, LPI
Learn the principles and procedures of blood spatter interpretation and be
able to converse intelligently with the attorneys, medical examiners and other
experts.
THE ART OF SUCCESSUFUL
INTERVIEWING:
by Eugene Nielsen
Interviewing is an “art” that every investigator needs to develop
to the fullest. Learn what planning is needed to make an interview successful.
STRANGER ABDUCTIONS:
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS CAN IMPACT PREDATORY KIDNAPPING CASES
by Don C. Johnson, Editor, PI Magazine
Marc Klaas experienced an abduction as a parent when there was not a national
model to follow on investigation of predator kidnappings. These events led
to a new mission in his life to inform families how to prevent an abduction
and what steps to take when the worse does happen.
DEPARTMENTS:
IS YOUR WEB SITE
IN LINGO LIMBO
by Barbara E. Cohen
How to prevent careless word choices on your web site from blocking international
readers from understanding your business message.
TANGIBLE AND LEGAL TAX BREAKS FOR INTANGIBLES
by Mark E. Battersby
Ways to use those complex and confusing tax rules to benefit from the intangible
assets of your investigative business.
SWISS BANKING,
MONEY LAUNDERING AND SIR ISAAC NEWTON
by Joe Dickerson, CPP, CFE, CFI
The Swiss put new money laundering ordinance in place, but it is not all good
news for financial investigators.
INVESTIGATING OUTSIDE THE USA IS NO ‘MIDNIGHT
RUN’
by Jon Latorella
It can be tricky to investigate and track criminals in foreign countries. An
understanding of a country’s laws are crucial, especially those surrounding
individual privacy.
WORKING WITH A DOCUMENT EXAMINER TO SOLVE A CASE
by Emily J. Will
Documents play a significant role in many legal cases and investigations. Learn
what document examiners can do and how they can help you solve your case.
THE COGNITIVE
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE
by Eugene Nielsen
A technique employed when interviewing traumatized eye witnesses that may otherwise
suppress critical information.
WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING CHILDREN?
by Deborah Aylward
A look at HomeFires, an organization founded on the belief that private investigators
can assist with the problem of family abducted children.
NCISS SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDERS REGISTRY
ACT
Find out why the National Council of Investigation and Security Services supports
the Bill and why you should too.
BRANDON PERRON:
Investigator, Philosopher, Crusader for Truth
by Glenn R. Swift
A genuine philosopher of the profession, Brandon has
gained distinction overthe years as one of the nation’s top private investigators.
BOOK REVIEW:
Uncovering Reasonable Doubt: The Component Method
Reviewed by Glenn R. Swift
A review of Brandon Perron’s landmark work, that lays down a set of specific
standards in a scientifically-based systematic approach for criminal investigation.
THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS
AND FAIRY TAILS
A Polygraph Examination Can Be A Good Thing by
Paul J. Ciolino
The biggest problem that a defense team faces is that their clients often lie
to them. The polygraph is a valuable investigative tool that could help save
time and money.
GADGETS, GIMMICKS
& TRICKS OF THE TRADE
by Julius “Buddy” Bombet, Associate Editor, PI Magazine
New technology, equipment and advice that every
PI should know.
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