PI News Round-up - September 2, 2010

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September 2, 2010

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Former Police Officer Busted for Posing as Private Investigator
SANTA ANA, CA – Usually, it’s criminals who pose as private investigators or police officers. In an unusual case, however, former police officer Kevin Sianez is accused of impersonating a private investigator in order to commit fraud and get money from colleagues and clients.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Legal Info, August 26, 2010

Private Investigator Legislation

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New York Private Investigators Increasingly Hired to Root Out Illegal Tenants
NEW YORK, NY – A competitive rental market and rent-regulated apartments make NYC a prime area for rental fraud. Some landlords are hiring private investigators to root out illegal tenants and illegal sublets. Private investigators are especially hired to investigate situations where tenants rent out or sublet their apartments to others at a higher rate
	Read full article and comment	Source: The New York Times, August 30, 2010

Classes for Private Investigators Filling Fast
HOUSTON, TX – The University of North Texas offers a class for would-be private investigators and claims that classes are being filled as people look for exciting and meaningful work. The classes teach aspiring private investigators how to investigate cases while remaining within the bounds of the law. The private investigators certification program lets students sit for their licensing exam without having to undergo mandatory three-year internship.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Fox, August 26, 2010

Dual Private Investigator and Police Chief Accused of Violating Misconduct Rules
HACKENSACK, NJ – Ken Zisa, chief of the Hackensack Police Department, has been accused of misconduct and insurance fraud, and he accuses local media of portraying him unfairly. Local newspapers have printed stories about Zisa’s work with his security company, Krisant Security Associates LLC, while he was police chief as well. Law prohibits active law enforcement authorities from working as private investigators or security professionals or owning companies in these industries.
	Read full article and comment	Source: NorthJersey.com, August 27, 2010

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