PInow.com Weekly News Round-up |
March 13, 2008 |
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These are our picks for industry news stories of the week:
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FaceBook May Halt Crimes |
CANADA - Saskatoon Crime Stoppers has launched a Facebook group. The organization hopes that “friends” of the Crime Stoppers will share information and tips that can solve crimes. So far, the Facebook group has attracted PIs, government officials, television and radio personalities, teachers and business people. |
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Source: The StarPhoenix, March 11, 2008 |
Are PIs Recession Proof? |
TAMPA BAY, FL - A recent article on Tampa Bay Online uncovered some historical research suggesting that PIs tend to do fairly well in a recession. Recessions create more crime due to poverty and unemployment, thus security services and alarm systems sell well. Also, PIs may do well in a recession because theft and fraud tend to prosper in a recession, necessitating some investigations. (As a PI, what have you experienced? Click below and share your comments.) |
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Source: Tampa Bay Online, March 11, 2008 |
Bridgeport Doctor Not Missing |
BRIDGEPORT, WV - Dr. Ray Harron, an area radiologist, is no longer missing and is now seeking to have the case against him dismissed. Harron faces charges of civil conspiracy, racketeering and fraud. Last October, a law firm filed court documents stating that they were unable to serve Harron with court papers because he could not be found. Deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department and PIs searched for the doctor, but could not find him. It was assumed that Harron had fled the country to avoid facing the charges. |
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Source: The State Journal, March 6, 2008 |
PI in Coroner Race |
FORT MILL, SC - PI Pete Skidmore is asking the York County Coroner’s Office to look into suspicious deaths, independently of the police. Skidmore currently is in the running for the coroner’s position. He is running against Jim Chapman, a former coroner. Skidmore’s vision for the office includes an independent agency that would allow the coroner to conduct independent investigations of a death. The coroner would be able to take videos and pictures of crime scenes. |
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Source: The Herald, March 11, 2008 |
Industry Events
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| Oregon Assocation of Licensed Investigators (OALI) |
| OALI Spring Conference |
March 15, 2008
Holiday Inn Lloyd Center
Portland, OR
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| Indiana Association of Professional Investigators, Inc. (IAPI) |
| IAPI Annual Training Seminar |
March 21-22, 2008
Holiday Inn East
Indianapolis, IN
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| Investigative and Security Professional Association of Georgia (ISPAG) |
| ISPAG Annual Spring Conference/Seminar |
April 5, 2008
Ramada Macon West
Macon, GA
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| North Carolina Association of Private Investigators (NCAPI) |
| Spring 2008 Education Conference |
April 17-19, 2008
Sea Trails Resort
Sunset Beach, NC
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| National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) & Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS) |
| NCISS/ALDONYS 33rd Annual Conference |
April 30 - May 3, 2008
Hilton New York
New York City, NY
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| South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) |
| SCALI 2008 Annual Conference |
May 1-3, 2008
MGrande Hotel
Myrtle Beach, SC
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| Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) |
| FALI 2008 Educational Conference |
May 22-24, 2008
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Orlando, FL
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| United Association of Recovery Agents (UARA) |
| UARA 2008 Seminar |
July 11-13, 2008
Baymont Hotel
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
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| Council of International Investigators (CII) |
| CII Annual General Meeting |
August 26-30, 2008
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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