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For several years, Private Investigator Kitty Hailey’s focus on the ideals and standards for private investigators has given her a voice to address professional ethics for legal specialists. Kitty believes in doing her best and has set a high benchmark for all private investigation practitioners. She is well-versed on topics such as consumer privacy, conflicts of interest, and how to interact with both clients and other investigators. The rules for what is deemed lawful and what is against the law is a changing landscape due to technological advances and legal challenges. Tune in to hear Kitty Hailey discuss these changes to determine when a violation of accepted etiquette crosses the line to become a breach of ethics?

French private investigator and former police officer from the United Kingdom, Graham Dooley, has had considerable success in locating people all over the world with the barest of information. How are people traced outside the United States? What are the obstacles and what are the challenges he faces in locating an individual’s whereabouts or his or her assets? Is one country more difficult than another? How are the differences in culture and language addressed? Tune in to hear Graham Dooley discuss his work and how he operates from his offices in both France and the United Kingdom?

An alarming statistic from The Journal of American Medical Association (Jama)…medical negligence is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States right behind cancer and heart disease. What do you do if you believe you have a medical malpractice claim? How is a claim investigated? What are the components of a valid claim against a medical practitioner? What is necessary to be shown for a claimant to prevail? How has tort reform impacted this area of law? Tune in to hear Paul Freidman, one of the premier personal injury attorneys in the United States, discuss the ins and outs of medical malpractice.

Former FBI Agent Charles Williams is an interviewing and interrogation expert. He developed the C.A.R.E. Interviewing system, a process to gain cooperation, control, and to detect deception. C.A.R.E is an acronym for Control, Assessment, Reciprocal Relationship, and Exit. Hear Charles Williams discuss the investigative skills, steps and secrets he believes are essential to take an investigation to a successful conclusion.

Private investigators frequently come in contact with forensic psychologists when it concerns a psychological testing and evaluation for either a civil or criminal case. Did you know that forensic psychologists also develop terrorist profiles and evaluate candidates for political asylum? Dr. Reuben Vaisman-Tzaschor developed the counter-terrorism strategy for the Bush administration, subsequently adopted by the FBI.

The world of a private investigator has expanded dramatically over the last twenty years. It is not unusual to see a request for assistance in a foreign country. What used to be a luxury, networking with investigators across the globe is now a necessity. Employees of multi-national corporations are often transferred to foreign shores; therefore people are highly mobile. Where it is a background investigation for employment, genealogical research, a fraud case, or a parental abduction, it is essential today to have contacts around the world. Asian private investigator and security professional, Pawanjit Ahluwalia with offices in India, the Middle East, and Dubai will discuss the importance of developing your global contact list.

Former FBI Agent Charles Williams is an interviewing and interrogation expert. He developed the C.A.R.E. Interviewing system, a process to gain cooperation, control, and to detect deception. C.A.R.E is an acronym for Control, Assessment, Reciprocal Relationship, and Exit. Hear Charles Williams discuss the investigative skills, steps and secrets he believes are essential to take an investigation to a successful conclusion.

A significant number of Private Investigators operate a business. As business owners, it is essential to collect and evaluate all available information to make daily decisions. Employee Benefit Plans are no exception. Utilizing an independent analysis of a medical plan can reduce health benefits costs and provide a better structure to maintain, manage, and control costs. F. Randall Childers is an expert in this area. Tune in to get a better understanding of employee benefit health plans and gain insight into information that gets provided by agents, brokers, consultants and contract administrators.

Private investigators are forever looking for new products, systems, and programs to make their work more productive. Mobile applications are no exception. Most investigators use a Smart Phone of one flavor or another. It is an integral component of a private investigator’s tool box. Private Investigator Joey Cruse has made it his mission to ferret out viable and useful mobile applications. Tune in to hear Joey share his favorites.

The internet has countless positive aspects. Unfortunately, those with sinister objectives have also found the internet to be useful to pursue their rogue activities. If you have not heard the terms of dorking, doxing or swating in internet vernacular, or have heard the terms but do not understand the process, this show is for you. Tune in to hear internationally known private investigator, Steven Rambam, discuss these nefarious activities that are a danger to all of us.

Six months ago, most of us had never heard of the Ashley Madison web site where the motto is “Life is short. Have an affair.” Today, this internet meeting site, self-described as “the world’s leading married dating for discreet encounters” is not only on the daily news but on the lips of most of us. What do you really know about the details? Tune in to hear forensic expert. Kevin Ripa, discuss such particulars as to why the site was hacked, what is being done to track the hackers, what information is actually available on the subscribers including the fall out and unintended consequences, and the related extortion.

It is difficult, today, to imagine the world without computers, email or the internet. We rely on it, use it as our primary communication vehicle. However, as beneficial as this cyber market of offerings is to our homes and businesses, we must be vigilant to threats. Do you know what you are seeking? Do you have an action plan in the event there is a data breach? What about an insider threat? If the intrusion is serious, is it feasible to identify and track down the cyber criminals? Tune in to hear cyber expert Bruce Anderson discuss this emerging discipline and ways to navigate complex cyber and internet challenges.

The word of the day appears to be Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Regardless of your pro or con position on the use of drones, there is no doubt they can be a useful investigative tool. Are you considering adding a drone to your investigative tool box? You may have questions about regulations, insurance, training for safe operations, or the initial cost factor. Tune in to hear James Nanos, a private investigator who utilizes drones, to address these fundamental issues about owning and using drones.

You’ve seen the movies! During the 1960’s drugs became a symbol of social upheaval, political dissent, and youthful rebellion. President Richard Nixon identified drug abuse as a serious national threat…public enemy # 1 and declared the War on Drugs. Los Angeles Police Department followed suit. Tune in to hear former Los Angeles Police Detective and Narcotics Officer, Hank Foresta, tell his personal experiences with the war on drugs from its very inception to his retirement in 1992.

How many times do you pass by an opportunity that crosses your doorstep? Do you look back and say, “If only I had…?” What happens when your competition or changes in the law make your business no longer viable? What are you doing to leverage your resources? What did you do to survive the economic downturn of the past eight years? Did you capitalize on an opportunity you did not previously consider? Did you adapt your business model? Or…did you just persevere with your old tried and true systems, procedures, or products hoping for a better day? Tune in to hear Private Investigator, consultant, expert witness and entrepreneur, Russell Kolins, share his experiences of maximizing every opportunity and realizing the results.

When you receive a digital recording, do you know how to tell if it has been altered? If you cannot quite make out whispers, facial details, or a license plate, do you know what to do next? This episode explains how to detect and prove file tampering, how to prevent it, and the easy steps to enhance the details. Listeners will learn the trade secrets, best practices, educational resources, and free software that is relied upon by forensic experts worldwide. Tune in to hear Doug Carner, a forensic audio, video, Image enhancement and authentication expert share his expertise.

Have you ever had a need for a public relations consultant, someone to give advice about handling communications in a high profile case, get training on working with the media, development stakeholder relationships, or build a brand? Former editor at one of the nation’s largest metro dailies and former vice president of Public Relations at a large metro agency, award winning Kyle Niederpruem is an expert in all of these areas. Tune in to hear her discuss what she does and give the dos and don’ts regarding media relations.

Pre-employment screening is a vital aspect to choosing the right employee for a job, particularly those positions that have a high level of influence or handle company assets. It sounds so simple. However, the many laws surrounding the methods used to conduct background checks, by whom, and what information can be reported and what cannot, are quite complicated. Laws not only vary from state to state, federal laws get into the mix as well. Lester S. Rosen is an attorney, a licensed private investigator, an author of a popular tutorial on background screening, and the CEO of a background screening company. Les promises to tell everything an enterprising PI needs to know about the laws governing pre-employment screening.

Private investigation is a communication business. From interviewing witnesses, to interfacing with clients, or when testifying in depositions or civil and criminal courts, a private investigator has to be able to develop strong connections and communicate effectively. Former FBI Special Agent and now private investigator, Ron Whitney, has made it his business to learn as much as possible about communicating and creating strong relationships. This is a topic that crosses all boundaries and regardless of personal religious or political preferences, Ron Whitney can provide tools to make your communication more effective.

News reports of sexual assaults captures our attention. Whether it is the molestation of a child or an adult, collectively we notice. Dr. Craig Pradarelli is an expert on drug-facilitated sexual assault; sexual contact or sexual intercourse with an individual who has become incapacitated by drugs. What is the psychological profile of a person who initiates sexual activity without the other party’s knowledge? Little is known about the profile of such a perpetrator. Tune in to hear Dr. Pradarelli discuss this topic from the viewpoint of a medical doctor, a psychologist and someone who formerly investigated criminal defense cases.