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The July 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, opens with Mike McIntee, the podcast’s producer, with our new feature: The API News Update. In this segment, Mike, who has a long history in broadcasting, gives listeners the scoop on the strange, but true highlights in industry news.

Hear from Craig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., owner of Critical Hours Consulting Services, provider of consulting and editorial services for sole proprietors and aspiring professionals, many of which are private investigators. Craig is also a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Montana. In this podcast, Craig discusses the anonymous survey he’s developed for the industry. For example, does age, education, location, or adoption of technology matter in the profitability of a P.I. firm? Craig will share all the findings with all private investigators and process serving agencies who take the survey at http://bit.ly/pi-survey. Note that info submitted is confidential and will not be linked back to individual investigators or firms.

Next, Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA gives an update ISPLA’s vital involvement as legislative advocates working with Congress, lobbyists, and others on bills ranging from anti-spoofing, surveillance, social security access, and financial reform. In his segment, Peter reveals the latest on a critical exemption for private investigators on a bill regarding placement of a GPS tracking device on their vehicle without their knowledge or consent. Peter also invites any state association, group of investigators, or security professionals who need help in creating new law, or combat or mend a law on behalf of the investigative and security industries to contact ISPLA at www.ispla.org.

In his segment, Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc. joins the podcast live from the Joint Meeting of the Vermont Association of Investigative and Security Services and the New Hampshire League of Investigators in Lebanon, NH. Alan gives the dates and details on a rich list of upcoming industry events, their venues and content, which can now be found on the API events page.

Guests on the July 2010 podcast are:

• Mike McIntee, Timescape Media: 1907 Covington Lane, Eagan, MN 55122, T: (651) 452-0530, michael@timescapemedia.com, www.timescapemedia.com.
• Craig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., Critical Hours Consulting Services: 903 S. Skyline Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901, T: 618.203.1997, craig@criticalhours.org, www.criticalhours.org.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for the organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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In the June 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, hear from Philip Becnel, managing partner of Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group, and author of Private Investigator Entry Level (02E): An Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations. Philip’s book contains a wealth of information including a section of legalese to use when taking a statement. Philip shares insights from his thousands of hours of interviews in civil, criminal and independent investigations, teaching undergraduate courses in criminal procedure, white-collar crime, and criminal investigation.

Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA gives an update on ISPLA’s work with Congress, lobbyists, and equipment manufacturers on video surveillance, anti-spoofing, pre-paid cell phone legislation to lessen the impact of these bills on investigators, law enforcement, the judicial system, and corporate America. See ISPLA’s priority bill watch and live legislative tracking pages for more information on those bills and others. Peter also talks about a new consumer protection agency and how ISPLA works with these agencies to represent investigators. Go to http://ispla.org for more information and to join and support ISPLA’s efforts.

Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc. gives the scoop on upcoming industry events, their content and the venues, and answers this month’s five compelling questions, sharing anecdotes from his years of investigative experience, and springing a surprise question on The American Private Investigator podcast host Paul Jaeb.

Guests on the June 2010 podcast are:

• Philip Becnel, Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group LLC: 927 South Walter Reed Drive, Suite 23, Arlington, VA 22204, T: 703-892-3700, becnel@dinolt.com, www.dinolt.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for the organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The April 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, gives American Private Investigator listeners the special price of $870 for the 2010 International Asset Recovery Conference, April 14-16, 2010 in Miami (see below). Hear Charles Intriago, President, International Association for Asset Recovery, talk about how the conference’s 18 panels with 27 experts teach the four members of the typical asset recover team, the investigator, forensic accountant, investigative analyst, and attorney, what they need to know to be successful in the asset recovery field. Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc. expands on upcoming industry event dates and details along with the economic recovery status of investigative work. Scott Stys of Sunset West Investigations reveals the trends in worker’s comp investigations, how to broaden your investigative specialties, how to differentiate and market your business for growth in tough economic times, and talks about why he started the Curbside Investigator podcast and how it has developed over the last three years.

Guests on the April 2010 podcast are:

• Charles A. Intriago, President, International Association for Asset Recovery: (877) 854-2345, 444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 250, Miami, FL 33131,  info@iaaronline.org, www.iaaronline.org, American Private Investigator listener special price of $870 link for the International Asset Recovery Conference: www.assetrecoveryconference.com/api.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Scott Stys, Sunset West Investigations: 13502 Whittier Blvd, #124H, Whittier, CA 90605, 562-318-1894, scott@sunsetwestpi.com, www.sunsetwestpi.com, www.curbsideinvestigator.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for the organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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When performing surveillance, the equipment you use can make a big difference in the quality of the images you capture.

Learn why you need to use the best video equipment available and how it can make a major impact for your client’s case in the following podcast.

You may not get a second chance to get the evidence you need. Use the right equipment to help ensure the best outcome for your client.

Surveillance Cameras and Covert Video