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Dean reminds listeners that GPS and drone regulation continue to be the top state and federal legislative issues.  FALI has a bill introduced to correct anti-PI GPS legislation passed earlier this year and now in effect.  NCAPI recently defeated similar anti-PI GPS legislation.  NCISS continues to monito federal legislative issues and assist state associations.

Dean also emphasizes the importance of multi-disciplinary investigative and expert resources in both civil and criminal litigatin.

Conversations with Karen

This month Karen joins us to talk about the need for effective teams in legal strategy.  Having effective team strategy, and multi-disciplinary resources are very important

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Interview Techniques with John Hoda

Our guest John A. Hoda’s investigative career spans five decades. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Criminology in 1975, John began as a police officer in suburban Philadelphia.

He later flourished in the private sector with positions as a Insurance Fraud investigator, Claims Manager with AIG and SIU Manager with Maryland Casualty before creating his first private

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News of Interest

Dean discusses news of the World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net), including a new Administrative Manager, and two unique benefits to NCISS members from IRB and PI Now and the upcoming conference in Las Vegas.

Conversations with Karen

This month Karen joins us to talk two recent news stories.  The first is about retraumatizing families with body parts left at the scene; and the second is about prosecutors who will believe anything to prosecute.  Karen also talks to us about the James Holmes sentencing verdict in the Aurora Colorado theater shooting (our last show the jury was out).  Also in our last show, Karen’s latest article ‘Investigating Without Playing Into Drama’ was pending posting by PI Now (below).

Special Guest with Dean

Dean is joined by expert in criminalistics and explosives, Paul Laska.  Paul is a fellow member of FALI and provides extensive training and consultations worldwide.

Dear Lord, as we remember the evils of September 11th, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the good found only in You;
Be close to those who mourn: the parents who lost children, the children who never knew a parent, and all who lost a loved one;
Embrace this grieving nation, and let time never lessen the impact of this day; may we never forget;
Protect those who go in harm’s way to save others, and those who suffer and die to safeguard our nation;
Give wisdom to our leaders, that they may make choices that prevent another day such as this;
Convert the hearts of those who seek our destruction, and banish from the world the darkness that allows such hate to fester and grow;
Let Your love rain down upon us, and let Your peace flourish on the Earth;
All these things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord

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One of the fundamental tools for any business is the use of thorough and well written contracts to protect the owner and the business. During this important interview, guest Mark Aubin will take you through several contracts including:

Client Contracts
Subcontractor Agreements
Employee Non-Disclose and Non-Compete Agreements

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News of Interest
Dean discusses news of the World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net), including a new Administrative Manager, and two unique benefits to NCISS members from IRB and PI Now and the upcoming conference in Las Vegas.

Conversations with Karen
This month Karen joins us to talk two recent news stories. The first is about retraumatizing families with body parts left at the scene; and the second is about prosecutors who will believe anything to prosecute. Karen also talks to us about the James Holmes sentencing verdict in the Aurora Colorado theater shooting (our last show the jury was out). Also in our last show, Karen’s latest article ‘Investigating Without Playing Into Drama’ was pending posting by PI Now (below).

Special Guest with Dean
Dean is joined by expert in criminalistics and explosives, Paul Laska. Paul is a fellow member of FALI and provides extensive training and

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My guest this month was Jim Casteel who is the president of the Alabama Private Investigators Association (APIA).  Jim spent some time updating us on the new laws that have taken effect in Alabama since 2013, regarding a new licensing requirement and backgrounds to be conducted on those applying to be investigators.

Next he gave us a brief overview of their up coming conference scheduled for September 23-24 of 2015.  Special guest speakers will include Steven Rambam, Robbie Lusk, Rick Miller, Hal Humphreys, Scott Wilson, Jerry Bloechie and more.

Conference link to: APIA Conference

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News of Interest
Dean discusses one of the latest trends – apps for hiring a PI. Safe or concerning? This is a topic that has burned the keys of many investigators, associations, listserves and trade magazines.

Conversations with Karen
This month Karen joins us to talk about the Freddie Gray autopsy from Baltimore, and understanding the circumstances for Homicide and Accident Manners of Death. She also tells us about her latest article, ‘Investigating Without Playing Into Drama’, to be published by PINow.com.

Special Guest with Dean
Dean is joined by expert Forensic Photographer, Bob Wyman. Bob is a fellow member of FALI and recently spoke at the FALI conference.

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Conversations with Karen
Last month Karen suggested we dedicate a show to our positive experiences and the positive roles law enforcement plays in our society and lives. For nearly a year, the media has had a daily barrage of negativity – which is severely impacting community relations with law enforcement. Karen also presents a recent study on use of force.

News from Associations
 NALI San Antonio Conference Success (www.NALI.com)
Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Samantha Evans – Bexar County ME Office
Forensic Anthropologist, Dr. Daniel Westcott – TSU Body Farm

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Tim speaks with Randy Kildow who has been the Legislative Chairman for 5 sessions of the TX Legislature and works closely with the TALI lobbyist. This covers a 10 year period. Prior to working with the investigators in his prior career as a Realtor he was active in state and national legislative issues and served for two years as Chairman of TX Real Estate Political Action Committee, the largest business or Association PAC in TX.

Dean Beers is the 1st VP of NCISS which spends every year in Washington DC during the Hit the Hill event which brings investigative leaders from around the country to make contact with our national leadership.

Your host Tim O’Rourke is a Florida Private Investigator who leads The Grafton Group (TGG).  TGG is based in Tampa Bay and serves the entire State of Florida.