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Join FALI’s 20th Year Celebration! a Professional Development & Education Program for Investigators

Join us in Tampa May 1-3, for the 20th Annual Conference and Exhibit show.

The Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) has a long history of providing cutting edge education on the most relevant topics of the day.

The FALI 2014 Conference promises to be the best opportunity in Florida to enhance your knowledge, further your career, increase your earning potential, and network during this event dedicated to investigative professionals.

During this event you will meet renowned keynote speakers. You can attend several tracks on subjects that can provide you with information to take home and apply to your business

or skill sets right away. If you like, extend your time with our Pre- Conference Special Seminar.

To get started you can reserve your room at the host hotel and register for the conference online or mail form.

Best of all, this conference is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to share stories, strategies and technology that works! It is a place to gain insight from industry leaders and world class professionals; a place to learn new trends; and an opportunity to share best practices by meeting colleagues from across town and around the United States.

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We are putting the final touches on the schedule and list of Speakers that will be presenting at the 20th Annual Conference on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2014 at the Tampa Airport Hilton Westshore. This is my last year as the Conference Chair, and it is definitely the greatest line-up that I have ever put together. I have Speakers coming in from Maine, Colorado, New York and Georgia. The line-up thus far includes Dr. Henry Lee, Gerald J McMahon, Carlton E Joyce, Eugene Ferraro, Richard Harris, Brian Ingram, Robert E O'Neill, Dennis Root, Dan Christensen, Deer Beers, Alan Goodman and more will be announced soon so check back on the website. See more details in this issue, beginning on page 8. Please place May 1 through May 4, 2014 on your Calendar, bring the family and enjoy a weekend of professional development, networking and fun. Register online at www.FALI.org It will be THE EVENT that everyone will be talking about and you won’t want to miss. Hope to see you all there !!! - Rory

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FALI Board & Committee News: ELECTION COMMITTEE: FALI will hold its’ General

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We are just a few short weeks from what I know will be one of the finest conferences FALI hasever put together.

The quality of the speakers is without question, one that rivals national conferences. As wecelebrate our 20th Anniversary we will be recognizing many of our members who have beenwith FALI for five, ten, fifteen and twenty years. These are our milestone members who havestayed involved with FALI over the years, to assist in our mission of protecting and promotingour profession.

I’m honored to let you all know that the first president of FALI, Mr. Al Stone will be returning toFlorida to join us for this very special event. I hope all past Board members and Presidents willmake the trip to Tampa this year to be recognized for all that they have done with FALI for ourprofession.

This year we can add to our achievements with the help, and cooperation, of the Division ofLicensing. The DOL has agreed to remove any Class “A” licensees physical address from theDOL’s website upon receiving a written request. Many of our members who work from homehave wanted this for quite some time. I’m glad FALI was able to work with Grea Bevis and theDOL to achieve this. Another request from our members was the addition of two calibers forthose who have a Class G. The DOL has included in their 2013/14 bill the addition of the .40caliber and .45 ACP for those who wish to carry them.

The deadline for the group rate for the hotel rooms is fast approaching. If you want to savemoney, register before April 9th. In addition, the early bird registration period is also ending forthe conference and the rate will increase after April 11th so register now by phone, online atfall.org or via mail soon.See you at the conference.

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Tim O’Rourke President T: (727) 463-3515 E: president@fali.org Burt Hodge, CFE, FCI Vice President T: (850) 561-3990 E: burt@stateinformationbureau.com John P “Jack” Belich Secretary T: (877) 724-9253 E: jbelich@jbelich.com Heather Fredericks Treasurer T: (863) 603-7843 E: usarecoveryinc@hotmail.com FALI Area Directors (Pg. 19) Tampa Bay: Grady Snyder Orlando: Ollie W. Phipps Jacksonville: Kimberly Campbell Tallahassee: Ric Field Broward/Dade: Jan Rutter Palm Beach: Alan Moffatt Fort Myers: Walt Zalisko

FALI Committee Chairpersons:

Advisory Committee: All Past Presidents Conference Committee: Rory McMahon Elections Committee: Jack Belich Legislative Committee: Burt Hodge Scholarship Committee: Scott Kamp Additional Committees/Support: Administrative Support Amy O’Rourke Membership Committee: ALL MEMBERS Publication Committee: Kathryn McMillan Vendor / Advertising: Tim O’Rourke

URL: fali.org or fali.com

As I write this the 2014 legislative session is off and running. There are many issues our legislators are going to have to deal with this session, fortunately, most of them don't have an impact on our profession. As I indicated in my last report we are fully behind the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill for this session. In addition to the usual budget and clean-up language there is the allowance for the use of 40 and 45 caliber ammunition for those that hold the appropriate license.

I have looked at a number of bills that deal with privacy, open government, records and other issues that have potential impact on our profession. There are a few that have the potential to close some records but nothing of significance. The good news on the records front is that there is a bill that helps to define what is a public record and requires that agencies train employees on CH 119, the public records law. Hopefully this one will pass without opposition.

Otherwise I am looking forward to our conference in May. This will be the twentieth and it looks to be the best. Our president has promised a few surprises and there will be the usual great vendor presence. After the past few conferences, headed by Rory McMahon, I thought I had seen some of the best line-ups. This year I think he has managed to top his previous efforts yet again. I trust that I will see many of you there for some good food, great speakers, networking and maybe a good cigar and a cold beverage.

That is all from up here in Tallahassee. As always, if you have FALI business to discuss, particularly of a legislative nature, please give me a call or send me an email and if you find yourself up this way I'll meet you for a cup of coffee.

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Burt Hodge, CFE, FCI

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FALI Officer and Board Members Election Election time for the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) is just around the corner. For the second time in as many years, none of the officer or board positions have any opposition. Ballots will soon be in the mail to all active and paid-up FALI members. Please complete the ballot and follow the instructions printed on the reverse side. Failure to follow the instructions will result in the ballot being disqualified. In order to ensure the secrecy of the ballots, please do not put your name or other identifying information on the ballot itself. Simply mark your ballots and then enclose it in the small envelope that we will also send you. Place the small envelope, inside the large, business sized envelope that is pre -addressed to the FALI Election Chair; and get it in the mail. All ballots must be received no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Our annual business meeting and the elections will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the 20th Annual FALI Southeastern Private Investigators Professional Development Conference in Tampa. If you haven’t already registered and/or made your hotel reservations, this would be a good time to get those out of the way—I know you will have a great time at the conference. Hope to see you there. If you have any election questions, please give me a call on my toll-free line, 1-877-724-9253. Jack Belich, FCI FALI Secretary and Election Committee Chair

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On Thursday May 1, Brian Ingram will be presenting a special full-day pre-conference seminar* on: Electronic Evidence Exploitation.

Brian K Ingram is a recognized expert in his field and was named by PI Magazine as "the best Case Investigator in the country." He holds a Bachelors Degree from Sam Houston State University and was a police officer in several jurisdictions. Mr.

Ingram was also appointed Chief of Police and has conducted extensive criminal investigations during his career. He has been specializing in Internet Crimes and Investigations for many years and is widely recognized as the leading expert in this field.

Other Pre-Conference Special Events to be held on Thursday guaranteed to bring a swing and a bang

include the Annual Golf Tournament* and Annual Pistol Shoot* offsite beginning at 8am.

On Friday, May 2, after Breakfast, FALI President Tim O’Rourke, and a special Honor Guard will officially open the 20th Annual FALI Conference & Exhibit Hall Back by popular demand, the morning Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Henry Lee. After Lunch there will be many afternoon educational workshops and sessions followed by the FALI Annual Business Meeting and DOM & DOM Party for Members.

On Saturday, May 3 attendees will again enjoy a Continental Breakfast followed by the Morning Workshops and Sessions, then Lunch with a special guest Keynote Speaker then more Afternoon Workshop and Sessions. To continue with networking opportunities, we will have our Author Book Signing, Awards Presentations and Banquet presenting Scholarship Awards and Prize Drawings

then our well-attended After Hours Party for Members and Annual Poker Tournament.

On Sunday, May 4 there will be an Exhibitors Appreciation Breakfast (open to Exhibitors only).

* Indicates that Pre-Conference Special Events are separate from general Conference Special Events and you must register separately to attend.

If you missed him two years ago in Cocoa Beach, Dr. Henry C. Lee is one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists and will offer his insight on forensic science. Dr. Lee has been a prominent player in many of the most challenging and high-profile

cases over the past 40 years. Dr. Lee’s work has made him a landmark in modern-day forensic sciences. He has been a prominent player in many of the most challenging cases of the last 40 years. Dr. Lee has worked with law enforcement agencies in helping to solve more than 6000 cases. In recent years, his travels have taken him to England, Bosnia, China, Brunei, and other locations around the world. Dr. Lee’s testimony figured prominently in the O. J. Simpson trial, and in convictions of the "Woodchipper” murderer as well as hundreds of other murder cases. Dr. Lee has assisted local and state police in their investigations of other famous crimes, such as the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, the 1993 suicide of White House Counsel Vincent Foster, and the reinvestigation of the Kennedy assassination. Dr. Lee is currently the Chief Emeritus for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Scientific Services and was the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety for over two years and served as that state’s Chief Criminalist from 1979 to 2000. Dr. Lee was the driving force in establishing a modern State Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Connecticut.

On Saturday, May 3, we will be joined by ROBERT E. O’NEILL, ESQ. will discuss Transition From Government/Public Sector to Private Sector Investigations.

Robert (“Bobby”) E. O’Neill joined the Freeh Group International Solutions, LLC (FGIS) as a Managing Director in July 2013. He is assigned to the office in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining FGIS, Mr. O’Neill served as the United States Attorney for the

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Middle District of Florida. He was appointed by President Obama on October 5, 2010. Mr. O’Neill also previously served as the United States Attorney from 2007 to 2008 under then President Bush.

After developing some trial skills in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. O’Neill joined the United States Department of Justice. He became an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. Bobby was assigned to the Miami Division. While in that office, he prosecuted all types of federal criminal cases, including arms export control act violations, violent crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and white collar crime. In addition to his trial responsibilities, he also held the following supervisory positions: Deputy Chief of the Major Drug Traffickers Section and Chief of the Financial Litigation Section.

Mr. O’Neill returned to his position as an Assistant United States Attorney in Tampa. However, within a year or so, he was again asked to serve another detail. This time, he was responsible for supervising the attorneys in the section who were prosecuting narcotics related criminal cases throughout the United States.

When Mr. O’Neill returned to the United States Attorney’s Office from his detail at the Department of Justice, he began concentrating on cases involving public corruption and complex fraud. In addition to handling his cases, he was offered and accepted a series of supervisory positions. Those positions included Chief, Special Prosecutions- Public Corruption Section; Chief, Criminal Division; Anti-Terrorism Coordinator; First Assistant United States Attorney; and ultimately, United States Attorney. Throughout that period of time, Bobby continued to prosecute cases personally as the lead and, except in one case, the only trial counsel for the United States.

GERALD J MCMAHON, ESQ.

Using Investigators in Organized Crime Defense Cases

Mr. McMahon will describe how his Private Investigator turned a “Crackhead Mama”

into a Star Alibi Witness at a major Mafia Murder Trial !!!

When wise guys have a rat problem, they don’t call an exterminator — they dial defense lawyer Gerald McMahon. “No one does rats like I do,” McMahon boasted to The Post. “My specialty is cross-examining rats. I have good instincts.”

Last year was a banner year for the silver-maned 65-year-old — who has helped reputed Colombo associate Francis “B.F” Guerra beat double murder, extortion and assault charges in July, and won an acquittal on extortion charges for alleged Genovese capo Anthony Romanello in November.

“I’m pretty much dancing on the face of the Eastern District,” he said. To bust a rat, McMahon — who charges $800 an hour — said he uses a combination of street smarts and textbook psychology. The son of federal prosecutor Daniel F. McMahon — one of the attorneys who went after Jimmy Hoffa in 1957 — McMahon was an infantryman in Vietnam, drove a cab and was an actor in the Wisconsin troupe Theatre X, before becoming a lawyer. “Some nights when I was on stage, I could literally feel that if I raised an eyebrow, the audience would react,” he said, recalling his turn as Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman.” “That’s what it’s like in the courtroom. They like a show.”

CARLTON E JOYCE, ESQ.

The Investigator as Trail Witness

Carlton Joyce is a Partner at Bouhan Falligant, LLP practicing in the Firm's Litigation Practice Group, and has been

associated with the Firm since 1993. Mr. Joyce's litigation practice concentrates in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, and business litigation. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Georgia, the U. S. Supreme Court, and serves on the Federal Court Advisory Panel for the Southern District of Georgia. Before joining the Firm in 1993, Mr. Joyce practiced for three years with the Atlanta law firm of Long, Weinberg, Ansley & Wheeler.

Mr. Joyce graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. In 1989, he graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Joyce has tried more than 50 cases both in Federal and State Courts and appeared before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in his twenty (20) years of law practice.

EUGENE FERRARO, CFE

The Ethical and Professional Investigator: Using Ethics to Promote and Grow Your Business

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Proper and ethical investigations are complex undertakings. They are time consuming and fraught with enormous potential for legal liability. When done properly and ethically, they combine an intricate mixture of skill, experience, and luck. Few activities invoke so risk and, at the same time, yield so much opportunity.

This dynamic and fast-paced session will examine the intricacies of conducting proper and ethical investigations. Attendees will learn how to traverse the legal minefields and traps inherent in almost every investigation. Attendees will also learn how to use process improvement and risk mitigation strategies to yield the best results and obtain the highest return on their investment of time and resources.

RICHARD HARRIS, CFEI

Advanced Marketing Your Agency and Services

In this class you will learn when, where, why, who and what to market your business to and how. We will discuss marketing civil, criminal and place a heavy emphasis on marketing to

insurance services and attorneys as potential clients. Many other potential clients will be discussed.

Richard Harris, formerly of McMahon & Associates Detective Division, as Vice President of Operations & Training. He is a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Investigator Instructor (CFII), Certified Fraud Consultant (CFC), Certified Professional Investigator (CPI) and a Florida Certified Investigator (FCI). He has over 30 years of Public and Private Sector Investigation Experience as well as being designated a Court Qualified Expert Witness in several areas of discipline. He has been servicing the Insurance community for over 25 years and will share his effective advanced marketing techniques.

BRIAN INGRAM

Mail Tracing & Internet Investigations:

As pioneers of these services, Ingram has the experience you need when the case involves the Internet. Email Tracing is more than just telling you where an email came from, it is

turning that email address into a real name and doing it in a manner admissible in a court of law. His agency invented and perfected many of the methodologies used by law enforcement and private investigators alike in conducting these types of case.

E-Mail tracing and Internet profiling can be used in a wide range of circumstances, including:

• Internet or E-Mail Harassment Cases • Internet Related Fraud • Nigerian (419) Scams • Spousal Infidelity Issues • Background Screening • Corporate Due Diligence • Jury Member Screening • Asset Searches • Intellectual Property Issues • Theft of Trade Secrets • Missing Person Locates Internet Profiling is a service developed by C.I.S. that involves an investigative process to provide a client with the "Internet Footprint" of a target. What have they done on-line? Where have they gone? How many web-pages? Posting habits, surfing habits, interests, background information, associates and much more. If it CAN be found, we can find it and present the information to you in a manner that strips away the mystique of dealing with Internet related cases.

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DENNIS ROOT is a renowned law enforcement trainer and nationally recognized expert who testifies in cases regarding use of force and personal safety. The George Zimmerman Experience, Preparing for High Profile Cases: Every case brings the witness before individuals that will

challenge his or her knowledge and abilities. This never more true than when you are considered the subject matter expert and the case is receiving national media attention. Dennis Root served as the expert witness during the George Zimmerman trial and is going to share his experiences, both good and bad, with being associated with a case that seemed to divide America.

During this program, Dennis will provide attendees with a firsthand account of what it takes to prepare for a high profile case and the issues that face every witness, especially the expert witness. Dennis is going to share his insights about the dynamics of a high profile case, how to overcome the many pitfalls that threaten every expert witness, and what one should expect when preparing for such cases.

Dennis Root is a renowned law enforcement trainer and a nationally recognized expert who testifies in cases regarding the use of force and personal safety. He retired from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in April of 2011, after more than 21 years as a police officer. During his career, Dennis’ duties included road patrol, traffic, detective, canine and he served as the agency’s use of force specialist. He has served as the lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for three different law enforcement agencies and is the former lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Indian River Criminal Justice Training Institute, where he taught both basic and advanced training courses.

Dennis is the President of Dennis Root & Associates, Inc., a private investigation and expert consultant firm. His area of expertise has him working force cases across the United States. One of his most recent cases had him serve as the use of force expert during the well-publicized George Zimmerman trial. Dennis is also the co-founder of Tactical Advantage Solutions, a company specializing in safety programs for law enforcement and private citizens.

DAN CHRISTENSEN

The Investigative Reporter in Today’s World

In a world with less print media coverage and reporting options, who has taken up the role of the Watchdog and Protector of the

citizens? Award winning Investigative Reporter, Dan Christensen, will describe how his blog: The Broward Bulldog (www.browardbulldog.org) has filled in that much needed coverage of local regional and national news stories; and how he is holding governmental entities accountable. He even has the FBI on the hot seat regarding 9/11 terrorist activity in Sarasota Florida that he uncovered !!!

DEAN BEERS, CLI

Forensic Autopsies and the Autopsy Report

Learn the concepts and protocols of reading the forensic autopsy and findings of the autopsy in the final report.

Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI are experienced death investigators and forensic autopsy assistants. Dean will be providing the insight necessary to understand the statutory requirements of conducting the autopsy, protocols and findings. This will transition into the reviewing and comprehending the autopsy findings presented in the final autopsy report.

If you are involved in legal investigations of civil, criminal or probate litigation, this will be a valuable presentation. Warning: graphic images of an actual autopsy will be shown.

ALAN GOODMAN

RURAL SURVEILLANCE

Described by some as a fusion of Ted Nugent and Fat Albert, your camouflaged presenter hails from deep in the Maine Woods. Adept at storytelling, Alan E.

Goodman, longtime Private Investigator, will lead an innovative seminar on Rural Surveillance. Goodman has a Masters in BS and sets the tone for this dynamic media event. You'll learn not only the FUNdamentals of country surveillance but also the mindset it takes to be really effective in the wild. Yes, there is a Legend in the Woods!

Goodman's uses a multimedia approach to learning so bring your kazoos, spoons, harmonicas or what have you as Goodman's rocking Fender Bass keeps the crowd hopping while dynamic costume changes, hands-on audience participation and raucous video presentations ignite the learning curve. Goodman's voice, rumored to be a finalist in Aflac's prestigious voice of the Duck contest, keeps the choir on pitch as the Right Reverend of Spoof guides the

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ebb and flow of visual and audio learning. A learning Hymnal will be provided to all participants for reference. Seating is limited.

Put your boots on, cinch up your safety harness and hide your jewels as Goodman gets to it!

No guns, attitudes and/or glass bottles are permitted.

Well, folks, that should not only convince you to attend this years educational conference, but to join FALI as a Lifetime Member! You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear these fantastic speakers, as well as many others.

Sponsorship opportunities exist. Contact Admin@FALI.org

EXHIBITOR INFO:

What is included with Exhibit Booth Costs? (8’ x 10’) booth space includes an 8’ draped table plus Conference Registration for one (1) allotted Exhibit booth person. Additional booth personnel can be added at Member Discount, Complimentary ‘Post Conference’ Attendees List, Company Description listed in the official Conference Program, Company Description listed on FALI Conference Website, Several Sponsorship Opportunities available plus ad space in the 2014 Conference Program

Exhibit Booth Registration, and priority booth assignments, are available to all returning exhibitors from FALI's 2013 Conference & Exhibition.

Exhibit booth space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, as complete applications and payments are received and processed. A confirmation e-mail, or phone call, will be made once your register is received. On set up day, a FALI Representative will be onsite to assist with booth location. Additional personnel may be registered directly with the hotel. Other furnishings, electricity, internet needs, materials handling; and reserve hotel rooms are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION:

Location: Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 2225 N. Lois Ave., Tampa FL 33607 Reservations Tel: (813) 877-6688

FALI Discount Group Code: FALI14

$99. per night Room Rate, (does not include sales tax, limited room block available at this rate) ROOMS ARE GOING FAST -SO HURRY!

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I am excited about being involved in launching NCISS’s new legislative program as we are moving into 2014. In short, Lobbyit, under the direction of Paul Kanitra, has taken the helm as NCISS’s lobbyist following the retirement of Larry Sabbath December 31. Larry has served NCISS well over the past decades. He has maneuvered us through the DPPA, the FCRA, many FTC rulings, the 2ND Amendment, and scores of untold battles involving social security numbers and data protection. We will miss him. He has done us proud.

It does little to fight restrictive legislation in Florida without simultaneously joining forces with an association that can represent you in Washington D.C. That association is NCISS. We have learned that addressing laws impacting our businesses is often facilitated through relationships we establish with our elected representatives. This is exactly what happened when we were in the throes of dealing with FCRA language requiring us to get permission to investigate an individual in a workplace investigation. Thanks to the relationship TALI member Bill Asher had with Texas Congressman Pete Sessions, Sessions agreed to help us; the problem was addressed and was ultimately corrected. This is a great example of why it is essential to become acquainted with those who are elected to represent us so we can dialogue concerning regulation and laws that affect us, our clients, and the judicial system.

Lobbyit, with an office is just a couple of blocks from the Capitol, will have several

people that will be available to us to advocate on our behalf and help us sustain those vital relationships.

Heading up the firm as its president and founder is Paul Kanitra. Paul graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a Bachelor’s in Political Science.

Second in command is Keith B. Nelson, an attorney and former prosecutor with considerable regulatory experience. Prior to his association with Lobbyit, he ran the Legislative Affairs offices for the US Department of Justice and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Nile Elam, Director of Congressional Affairs, worked with Governor Romney’s Presidential Campaign and Arizona Congress member Paul Gozar. Nile also graduated from Texas Christian University.

December 1 found NCISS transitioning smoothly with both Larry and Lobbyit on board for one month. We added additional services in January, and then will be adopting Lobbyit’s full blown program effective April 1, 2014. There will be many positive developments as we

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NCISS Correspondence Submitted by Francie Koehler, Investigation Legislation Chair

The National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) is holding its’ Mid-Term Meeting and Hit the Hill Event on April 6 - 8, 2014 at host accommodations, Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

If you are unable to attend Hit the Hill, but still want to support the association’s good work, please send a donation to the Legislation Fund c/o NCISS, 7501 Sparrows Point Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21219, or email NCISS@comcast.net Read more at www.NCISS.org

Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) will hold its’ 2014 Annual Conference at the AT&T Conference Center on the University of Texas at Austin Campus September 3rd, 4th and 5th

California Association of Licensed Investigator (CALI) will hold its’ annual conference June 5-7, 2014 at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA. More info www.cali-pi.org

The First Amendment Foundations’ ongoing monitoring of the state’s public records and open meetings laws, and the

education of government officials and the citizens they serve about those laws, the Foundation promotes the public’s constitutional right to oversee and to participate in the governance process. Download your own Electronic Sunshine Manual at www.floridafaf.org/electronic-sunshine-manual.

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Wayne Taylor is a licensed senior private investigator and managing partner of EKS Security Services, LLC providing customized intelligence and counterintelligence investigative services for clientele throughout the state of Florida. He joined EKS Security Services after retiring from a 20-year career as a senior Human Intelligence Officer and Counterintelligence Special Agent for the United States Army. During his career as a Special Agent, he conducted national security crime investigations, to include espionage and terrorism investigations. Between deployments in support of the Global War on Terror, Wayne served as an advisor to multiple Joint Terrorism Task Forces throughout the Midwest regarding exploitable weaknesses of terrorist organizations.

Throughout his career, he worked in progressive positions of leadership, including deputy chief of the Offensive Counterintelligence Office at United States Central Command, Director of the Department of Defense (DoD) Advanced Source Operations Course (ASOC) for the Human Intelligence Training Joint Center of Excellence, Senior Human Intelligence Officer, Counterintelligence Officer/Agent as a few of his key assignments. During his tenure as the Director of ASOC, Wayne also served as a platform and field instructor teaching human intelligence and counterintelligence methodology and tradecraft, as well as surveillance and counter surveillance operations to DoD Students. As a result of his various experience and roles within the DoD, he remains an active consultant regarding intelligence activities.

Wayne is a former associate professor at Henley-Putnam University, and has been a guest speaker at the University of South Florida, the Pat Tillman Foundation, and ASIS Tampa Bay Chapter’s workshop on providing a “Competitive Advantage”. He is a contributing author of Terrorism and Homeland Security: Perspectives, Thoughts, and Opinions and the author of the Dark Arts of Business: Elicitation, introducing the subtle art of information collection in a simple and no-nonsense text. He holds a Masters of Science in Administration of Justice and Security; and a sampling of his awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Stars.

Wayne N. Taylor is Managing Partner of EKS Security Services, LLC providing Investigations, Surveillance, Executive Protection & Security Training. The Company holds a Florida Agency License # A 1100287 located at 1339 Providence Road Brandon, Florida 33511. He can be contacted at (813) 658-3373 (Office), by fax (813) 364-4305, via web www.eks-security.com or email wtaylor@eks-security.com.

MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Wayne Taylor Candidate for Tampa Area Director Private Investigator #C-1200072 Brandon FL Tel: (813) 658-3373

We are always looking for Members to Spotlight, so please submit any personal or agency profile or even a something interesting about a member in the news!

traverse through 2014 including an online advocacy hub and legislative tracking for all 50 states to develop a broad, national advocacy presence across the country.

The advocacy hub tracking state legislation is particularly important for those states, unlike Florida, where no strong legislative monitoring program exists. Although Lobbyit will not be serving as the lobbyist for state interests, they will certainly assist representatives from NCISS member state associations in developing their own grass roots advocacy program and be a resource for all of the state associations.

Besides representing private investigators, NCISS has a strong security side with a second legislation committee headed up by Past President Maria Landry. The Legislation Committee – Security will, though Lobbyit, track and advocate on behalf of NCISS for the security professionals and guard firms.

Working together with our team and yours, we are making a difference!

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Francie Koehler serves as Legislative Chair – Investigation for NCISS. She is a two-term past president or both CALI and NCISS and past Board Chair of NCISS. She also hosts an internet radio show designed to educate and to challenge the myth fostered by TV & the movies entitled PI’s Declassified!

About NCISS:

The National Council of Investigation and Security Services is The National Voice of the Private Investigation &

Security Profession

In September 1999, NCISS established the State Association Advisory Board (SAAB). At the first meeting, there were 34 Association presidents and representatives in attendance, representing 20 state associations. Today, 40 state associations are participating in (SAAB) .

For more details visit www.NCISS.org

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Editor’s Note: Brian Kraft of Kraftytoons is available as a freelance graphic artist and can be reached at bkraft@wideopenwest.com if you need a logo or any artwork.

Brian is the son-in-law of a well known private investigator Warren Levicoff, and a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor. Brian has taken his experience and wrote a book, told from the perspective of his 9-year-old son, “The Year My Dad Went Bald,” which is a heartwarming and informative tale that will provide inspiration and guidance to any family facing a life-threatening illness.

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“Detective Nelson, meet my daughter, Chelsea. She’s tagging along for ‘Bring Your Daughter to Work Day’

Illustrative Credit: Brian Kraft Reprinted from April 2007 FALI Forum

Attention CLASS “A” AGENCY OWNERS: WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS REMOVED FROM THE DOL WEB SITE ?

FALI members who are owners of a home-based private investigation business, have long been concerned by the requirement that all A agency owners must list their physical address on the DOL web site.

The DOL policy of posting a physical address on the web site, has been a concern for small business owners, most of whom work out of their private residences. Larger private investigator businesses maintain an office and their physical well being is not affected by posting their home address.

Members of the FALI board of directors, as well as FALI president Tim O'Rourke, have lobbied DOL officials to remove the physical address and replace it with a mailing address. We now have some good news to report. DOL Director Grea Bevis has agreed to remove any A license holder's home address, upon written request.

If you are someone who is concerned about their safety and who would rather your clients not know where you live, then write to the following address and specifically request that they remove your physical address from the DOL license verification web site. Be sure to list your name, mailing address, the name of your business and your A license number, and a contact telephone number in case the DOL needs to contact you.

Yet another benefit of your membership in Florida's largest professional organization for private investigators.

Send your request to remove your physical address to:

Division of Licensing Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services P.O. Box 5647 Tallahassee, FL 32314-5647

EXAMPLE LETTER TO DOL:

TO: Division of Licensing FROM: First and Last Name RE: Removal of Physical Address from website

This is a formal request to remove the physical address from the DOL website for Class “A” #____________

Agency Name: Your Agency Name Physical address to be removed: 123 Home Address, City, State, Zip My Mailing address: P.O. Box Number, City, State, Zip

I can be reached at the following phone number (XXX) XXX-XXXX if you need to contact me regarding this matter.

Thank You for your assistance,

First and Last Name Agency Owner

Notice to All Class “A” Agency Owners

We helped you find your skip.We even found his college roommate.

Sorry we couldn’tfind your car keys.

877-592-8511

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Attend an Area Meeting! A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. Think about that one for a minute. And consider why "an association", such as FALI is good for you. What is “an association”? It is a synergistic group, meaning that the effect of a collection of people is greater than just one person! THAT is how we ALL benefit! This is why we go to monthly area meetings and share with one another! In 2014, plan to get involved; attend meetings; go to conferences; learn something new; share something you already know with one of the many up and coming new investigative professional coming into our industry as they graduate from colleges and finish their internships! We all started out needing guidance in this business (and LORD KNOWS I STILL need help!). I'm sure people helped you along the way. Being a part of the meetings is a great way to give back! We ALL benefit when we all work together! Do yourself, your business and our industry a favor and get involved with your Fellow FALI members and attend an area meeting. It is also a chance to let YOUR voice be heard!! Submitted by FALI Miami-Dade/Broward Director—Jan Rutter of Rutter Investigations LLC FL#A 2900144. She can be contacted at 305-790-6288 or by email at Jan@RutterInvestigations.com Keep Your Profile up-to-date Updating your member profile is really not that hard. Here is a step by step guide to walk you through the process: or Follow these steps below and see a Video demo online. Simple steps are to (1) sign in to the FALI website, www.FALI.org, using your User Name and Password ; (2) Once you sign in you will see "My Profile” on the right hand side; (3) Click on Manage Profile ; (4) Go to Information & Settings ; (5) Click on Edit Bio ; (6) On the next screen, starting filling in the information in the following sections: Specialty Codes - (Check up to six Specialty and five background codes), Education/Experience, Social/Volunteer Organizations, More Information Submitted by FALI Admin, Amy O’Rourke - Video available at http://youtu.be/AFd8oK_VHuE

Executive Board

Tim O’Rourke

President T: (727) 463-3515 president@fali.org

Burt Hodge CFE, FCI Vice President

T: (850) 561-3990 burt@stateinformationbureau.com

John P “Jack” Belich

Secretary T: (877) 724-9253 jbelich@jbelich.com

Heather Fredericks

Treasurer T: (863) 603-7843

usarecoveryinc@hotmail.com

Area Directors

TAMPA BAY REGION Includes:

Citrus • Hernando • Hillsborough • Manatee• Pasco• Pinellas• Polk• Sumter

Area Director: Grady Snyder:

T: (813) 361-8559 gradysnyder@cs.com

TALLAHASSEE REGION Includes:

Bay• Calhoun • Escambia • Franklin • Gadsden• Gulf• Holmes• Jackson• Jefferson• Leon• Liberty• Madison•

Okaloosa• Santa Rosa• Taylor• Wakulla• Walton• Washington•

Area Director: Ric Field

T:850 807-7100 Ric@RicField.com

JACKSONVILLE REGION Includes:

Alachua• Baker• Bradford• Clay• Columbia• Dixie• Duval• Flagler•

Gilchrist• Hamilton• Lafayette• Levy• Marion• Nassau• Putnam• St. Johns•

Suwannee • Union • Area Director:

Kimberly Campbell T: (904) 230-1331

Kimberly@crosspi.com

ORLANDO REGION Includes:

Brevard • Lake • Orange• Osceola• Seminole• Sumter• Volusia•

Area Director: Oliver “Ollie” Phipps

T: (407) 273-6646 Ollie@averyprivateeye.com

FORT MYERS REGION

Includes: Charlotte• Collier• DeSoto• Glades• Hardee• Hendry• Highlands• Lee•

Area Director: Walt Zalisko

T: (855) 444-7448 globalpi@comcast.net

PALM BEACH REGION Includes:

Indian River• Martin• Okeechobee• Palm Beach• Saint Lucie•

Area Director: Alan Moffatt

T: (561) 348-4387 alanmoffatt@themoffattgroup.com

BROWARD/DADE REGION Includes:

Broward • Dade • Monroe Area Director:

Jan Rutter T: (305)790-6288

Jan@RutterInvestigations.com

FALI Board of Directors 2013—2014

Sharing Information Member-to-Member

If you have beneficial member to member information to

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President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director Area 1 Director Area 2 Director Area 3 Director Area 4 Director Area 5 Director Area 6 Director Area 7

License Stats as of 2/28/2014 Private Investigators “C” 7,777 PI Interns “CC” 1,665 PI Agencies “A” 2,813 PI Agency Branch “AA” 21 Statewide Firearm Lic “G” 26,128

Stay tuned for PIRSAC meeting announcement coming soon!

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FALI Scholarship Application ***MUST INCLUDE AN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT***

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Call for Applicants for Annual FALI Educational Scholarships

WANTED: Two Full time students,

registered in a degree program focusing on, or complimenting, the private investigation profession.

Criminal Justice, Legal Investigations, Private Investigations, Legal Studies, Paralegal, etc.

As part of our commitment to the continuance of our profession, each year FALI awards two $500 scholarships at the annual conference to two deserving students. Applications are distributed to various educational institutions. This year we would like to ask our members to distribute the information to family members and friends they feel would qualify. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 11th. Applications can be found online at www.fali.org/resource/resmgr/Scholarship/Scholarship_Application.pdf

FALI Educational Scholarships

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**Lucky Sevens!**

I was updating the Division of Licensing stats column on page 19 of this issue of the FALI Forum Newsletter and I got excited. Not the fact that most of the number of licensees dropped a little, but because the number of class C licenses is 7,777 as of 2/28/14.

Sure Las Vegas triple sevens can be good luck, but what do four 7’s mean for us in Florida? Probably nothing—except to point out that all license’s did drop in numbers except for class CC interns! Yes, Agency’s, Manager’s and Class G Firearm Licenses all took a dip. But not interns! I don’t think it’s a take over (laughing out loud), but it does tell me that more people are seeking to work in our profession.

I haven’t done any due diligence to consider if it’s the boomer generation retiring or just people changing careers, but it’s still interesting to me. But how lucky can anyone be without education?

Well folks, look no further except to the weekend of May 1-3, 2014. I could shake the dice, pull the slot machine lever, take a risky bet someplace else or just register online for the 20th Annual FALI Conference and win! And there is even an official Poker Tournament Saturday evening if you do gamble!

I won’t be taking any chances on missing out with my lucky 777’s or 7,777’s. I will be cashing in my chips, dice or whatever fun comes my way in May! It’s just a way to keep my own licenses in the system so I am not one to drop out in the next statistics the bureau issues next quarter!

About the Editor: Kathryn is a licensed PI at Evidence Video Investigations, Inc. #A2400305 specializing in evidence documentation based in Daytona Beach serving Florida’s US1, A1A and Highway 40 Corridors.

Publication Committee:

Kathryn McMillan Editor T: (386) 761-5540 E: editor@fali.com

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NEWS RELEASE 2/24/2014

The Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI), as part of our service to our membership, has updated three business forms routinely utilized by Florida private investigative agencies and they are now available, exclusively to FALI members, on the FALI web site. Members can now download any of the forms, free of charge, from the Resources (Agency PI Business Forms) section of the FALI web site, www.fali.org.

The forms include a new contract/service agreement between a client and a private investigative agency; a subcontractors agreement and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement; and a contract between a private investigative agency and an investigator employee.

FALI President Tim O'Rourke reminds the membership that, even though FALI has paid a Florida licensed attorney to create these forms, anyone who intends to utilize any of these stock forms, should have them examined and approved by their own attorney.

As FALI continues to expand their services to our members, President O'Rourke reminds all members that "FALI is your association--we are here to assist you in every way possible. We feel that by arranging for these three new forms, we have probably saved each private investigate agency at least $300 and possibly as much as $1,000." That's money in the FALI members pockets."

You may save any or all documents by simply copying the documents text and pasting them into a Word file on your computer. The watermark in the background will not appear in your copy.

Any questions, feel free to contact your Board of Directors.

Regards,

Jack Belich, FCI

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Call for Articles

We are seeking articles for our next issue of the FALI Forum – from Private Investigators and support staff with experience in the following areas; arson, asset checks, civil investigations, criminal defense, due diligence, fraud, information brokers, missing persons, product liability, skip trace, surveillance, workers compensation or any topic that may be of interest to your colleagues. We publish an electronic edition of the FALI Forum every other month (bi-monthly) and we publish printed editions twice a year that are mailed to our vendor friends, licensed investigative agencies and schools involved with private investigative educat ion. Please follow the editorial guidelines for FALI Forum submissions. These guidelines are designed to help you, the writer, understand what we accept and don’t accept for inclusion in our article database. Our GOAL is to provide a professional publication designed to convey the latest news of interest to FALI members and private investigators. Editor reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission at any time.

Editorial Guidelines for Submitting To the FALI Forum

a. MUST BE AN ORIGINAL ARTICLE THAT YOU WROTE. If you are submitting the article, lease submit the article as the original author, i.e. meaning that you wrote 100% of the copy. We accept reprints with express author authorization. b. MUST BE INFORMATIVE and share your unique expertise. Includes tips, strategies, techniques, case-studies, analysis, opinions and commentary in your article. Please make notable quotes separating facts and opinions as to not confuse the reader. We do not accept articles that contain more than 5lines of quoted or sourced material. c. MUST BE TIGHTLY WRITTEN articles; 750 to 1,500 words for feature articles; shorter articles of 350-750 words are great for “filler space” and Editor loves these types of submissions; and 120-300 words for news, press releases, etc. d. AREA DIRECTORS—The FALI Forum is a great place for Area Directors to announce and recap the activities and or comments from your local area. Please remember to include location, speaker, topic and other news from your area. e. OUR DEADLINE is the 10th of each month prior to issue. Sent your articles to: editor@fali.com f. ISSUE SCHEDULE: Aug/Sept “Legislative Issue” (Due July 10); Oct/Nov “General Issue” (Due Sept 10); Dec/Jan “Holiday Issue” (Due Nov 10); Feb/Mar “FALI Business Issue” (Due Jan 10); Apr/May “Pre-Conference Issue” (Due Mar 10); June/July “Post-Conference Issue” (Due May 10). (All topics are subject to change.) DO’s DON’T’s ● Do submit your article in a timely manner ● Don’t wait until last minute, Submit early! ● Write about what you know and current issues ● Don’t criticize ● Format in single space lined, double between paragraphs ● Don’t write pep talks/personal messages ● Use your spell checker before you submit article ● Don’t write an over complicated article ● Submit name, contact info, brief bio of author or special code ● Don’t format using bold, italics ● If you have a photo, please submit a headshot only or related pic ● Don’t get discouraged ● Use simple grammar and spelling ● Don’t forget to use spellcheck!

FALI will not publish hateful, harmful or defamatory content and reserves the right to refuse any material for publication. W e encourage submissions to include a contact phone number, email address and a photo. FALI reserves the right to distribute material published via email and databases and to publish the views of those who might disagree with you. FALI reserves the right to edit and correct submissions for factual accuracy and/or readability as required.

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