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October 29, 2009 |
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Big Embezzlement, Small Time? |
DAVIDSONVILLE, VA – State Attorney Frank Weathersbee is concerned about the light sentences being handed out to thieves and embezzlers. Weathersbee is asking the Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy as well as state judges to pass down harsher penalties, penalties that reflect the crimes committed. In the past three years in Anne Arundel County, 13 embezzlement cases involving large sums of money have resulted in generally very short sentences. Only five of the cases resulted in sentences of over six months. |
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Source: The Capital, October 25, 2009 |
PIs Under Fire |
JONESBOROUGH, TN – PIs realize they have a tough job and know that they may be shot at on occasion. However, most PIs probably do not worry about their vehicles being attacked as well. Two PIs in Tennessee were surprised when their unoccupied truck was fired upon. Andrew N. Blackburn was being investigated by two PIs for a worker’s compensation claim. When Blackburn became aware that he was under surveillance, he opened fire at the truck belonging to the two PIs who had him under surveillance. |
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Source: WREG, October 22, 2009 |
Tougher Rules for Data Protection Act |
LONDON, ENGLAND – After a number of high profile cases involving the violation of private data, there have been calls to toughen UK data protection enforcement legislation. It is expected that some changes may be made as soon as April 2010. Proposed changes include tougher laws for misuse of personal data. New laws may allow for sentences of up to two years for such violations, compared to a current $5,000 fine under existing laws. Such laws would make it more difficult for unethical PIs to violate private data and simply write off the expenses of a fine. |
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Source: Mondaq, October 28, 2009 |
Free Talk About FBI Investigations |
BROOKLINE, MA – John Gamel, a retired FBI special agent, held a talk on Tuesday at the Newton Free Library. The talk dispelled some common myths about investigators and discussed how investigations are conducted. Gamel also explained to his audience how FBI agents are chosen and trained and shared some anecdotes about his years as a supervisory agent with organized crime cases. |
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Source: Boston.com, October 22, 2009 |
“Extreme Need” A Debate in California |
MARIN, CA – In Marin County, PIs and other high-risk groups who show “extreme need” may get permits to carry concealed handguns. These permits are granted at the discretion of Sheriff Robert Doyle. Ten states have similar policies, which are known as “may issue” regulations. This has sparked controversy, as some allege that the “may issue” policy allows the affluent and politically important to secure guns while others who need them are not able to get protection. |
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Source: National Review, October 22, 2009 |
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