PI News Round-up - July 3, 2008

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July 3, 2008

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From an interesting new industry law in Texas to dogs hired out for investigations, these are the news stories that kept PInow.com staff busy this week:

A Florida PI Firm Gone to the Dogs
BOCA RATON, FL - Julie Ferguson’s pet dog Olivia ran away from the vet and could not be found. While Ferguson did everything she could to find Olivia, her inability to find her dog led her to take a dramatic step. Ferguson contacted S.N.I.F (Special Narcotic Investigative Force), a PI firm that uses drug-sniffing dogs on cases. PI Andy Novotak had never used his dogs to track another canine, but he was eager to try. 'Ali' the German Shepherd was quickly able to find Olivia in a golf course. Ferguson is eager to let other pet owners know about services offered by PIs. She told the media that hiring a PI company was worth every cent.
	Read full article and comment	Source: WPTV, June 30, 2008

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English PIs Crack Down on Library Book Holders
NORFOLK, ENGLAND – In England, the Norfolk County Council has spent £82,358 throughout three years to hire PIs to track down people who have not returned library books, people who owe money for school transportation and people who own abandoned cars. The council considers the move a success. The PI firm hired by the council has been able to recover more than £1.4 million in fines library card holders owed on overdue books. This has more than paid for the PIs.
	Read full article and comment	Source: The Mirror, July 2, 2008

PIs and Computer Technicians in Texas
AUSTIN, TX - A new law in Texas would require computer technicians to be licensed PIs. Some computer technicians have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Private Security Board, which regulates PIs. They are alleging that the law - which is actually an expansion of Texas' Occupations Code definition - limits technicians' ability to work. Currently, anyone who violates the law faces penalties of up to $14,000 and a year in jail.
	Read full article and comment	Source: KVUE, June 26, 2008

PI and Lobbyists Can’t Agree
SAN JOSE, CA - PI Roberto A. Rivera has been hired by San Jose's Elections Commission to investigate how well lobbyists comply with city disclosure rules. Rivera found that five of the city’s lobbyists did not disclose meetings, as required. The lobbyists and some council members disputed the allegations.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Mercury News, July 2, 2008

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