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The March 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, digs into property title forensics research methods and the types of patterns typically revealed, ISPLA’s recent activity with indigent criminal defense issues, positive feedback on ISPLA’s liability insurance program, coverage of the recent NALI Midwinter Conference, upcoming industry event dates and details, and the new remake of the Rockford Files.

• David Pelligrinelli, AFX Corp., LLC: 6625 Highway 53 E #410-125, Dawsonville, GA 30534, T: 706-867-6794 ext. 100, dave@afxtitle.com, http://www.afxtitle.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, http://www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

To read “Property Title Forensics” by David Pelligrinelli at Pursuit Magazine, click here.

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

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The February 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, focuses on the importance of diversifying your business, the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI), upcoming industry events such as the World Investigators Conference and others, the affect the the Massachusetts’ special election, the FTC and privacy issues, ISPLA’s new professional liability insurance for investigators and security professionals nationwide, and recent changes in the workers comp surveillance industry.

• Randy Kildow, Randy Kildow Investigations: 2403 Cales Dr., Suite A, Arlington, TX  76013, T: 817-275-2035, F: 817-492-0742, rkildow@kildowinvestigations.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action: 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com.
• 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.

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

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The January 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, covers criminal defense and how to gain valuable experience with indigent defense cases, networking, list services, marketing, client appreciation, value add services, upcoming events and resources, and the latest on recent legislation affecting private investigators and security professionals.

Guests on today’s podcast are:

• Rikki Glen, Rikki Glen & Associates: 131 W. Wilson Street, Suite 1200, Madison, WI 53703, T: 608-219-9500, F: 608-253-0553, Rikki@RikkiGlen.com.
• 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.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action: 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.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 December 2009 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, gives you the inside scoop from leading investigators about the latest in educational resources, equipment, upcoming events, recent changes in legislation that affect the way private investigators perform their jobs, and reveals fraud and asset recovery best practice resources.

Guests on today’s podcast are:

• L. Scott Harrell, Editor-in-Chief, Pursuit Magazine: www.pursuitmag.com.
• 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.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action: 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com.
• Charles Intriago, President, International Association for Asset Recovery: www.iaaronline.org.

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

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The November 2009 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, reveals the techniques used by leading investigators to develop and leverage a network of peers and clients to strengthen their businesses.

Learn about how critical networking and volunteer work is seen by these successful investigators, the various networks and resources available to private investigators, key events coming up around the nation over the next few months, and how investigators in different investigative niches networked to expand their capabilities, reach, and flexibility.

Guests on today’s podcast are:

• Thomas M. Williams, CLI, CFE, Great Lakes Investigations: 1236 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI 49686, T:  231-941-2226, F: 231-941-2227, tmwilliams4444@aol.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action: 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com.
• 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.

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

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Today’s podcast marks the premiere episode of The American Private Investigator podcasts with your host, Paul Jaeb.

Guests on today’s podcast are:

• Mark Murnan, CLI, CFE, Complete Legal Investigations, Inc.: 5725 Corporate Way, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, T: 561-687-8381, F: 561-687-8389, mark@completelegalinv.com.
• 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.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals For Legislative Action: 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com.

Organizations mentioned in this podcast include:

• NAPPS: National Association of Professional Process Servers, www.napps.org
• ISPLA: Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action, www.ispla.org

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Audiences from coast to coast have heard Paul Jaeb speak on a variety of topics. From his firm’s investigation of the 35W bridge collapse to the Jon Benet Ramsey murder, his insights are both startling and empowering. He strives to dispel the “CSI Myth“ and to leave audiences with a better understanding of how difficult, yet rewarding, his business can be. Paul speaks at corporate events, professional associations, and private events bringing his experienced perspective and engaging style as a key note or breakout session for organizations across the nation. Click here to learn more.

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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.

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For those of you considering a career as a P. I., according to the occupational outlook for Private Detectives and Investigators from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics the field of investigations is growing at a rate of 18%.

Here are highlights from the United States Department of Labor website:

Significant Points

• Work hours are often irregular, and the work can be dangerous.
• About 30 percent are self-employed.
• Applicants typically have related experience in areas such as law enforcement, insurance, the military, or government investigative or intelligence jobs.
• Keen competition is expected for most jobs despite faster-than-average employment growth.

Job Outlook

Keen competition is expected for most jobs despite faster-than-average employment growth.

Employment change. Employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow 18 percent over the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for private detectives and investigators will result from heightened security concerns, increased litigation, and the need to protect confidential information and property of all kinds. The proliferation of criminal activity on the Internet, such as identity theft, spamming, e-mail harassment, and illegal downloading of copyrighted materials, will also increase the demand for private investigators. Employee background checks, conducted by private investigators, will become standard for an increasing number of jobs. Growing financial activity worldwide will increase the demand for investigators to control internal and external financial losses, to monitor competitors, and to prevent industrial spying.

Job prospects. Keen competition is expected for most jobs because private detective and investigator careers attract many qualified people, including relatively young retirees from law enforcement and military careers. The best opportunities for new jobseekers will be in entry-level jobs in detective agencies or stores, particularly large chain and discount stores that hire detectives on a part-time basis. Opportunities are expected to be excellent for qualified computer forensic investigators.

Projections Data

Projections data from the National Employment Matrix

Title	SOC Code	2006	Projected 2016	Change		Statistics
				Number	Percent
Private Detectives and Investigators	33-9021	52,000	61,000	9,400	18	PDF
NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook.

Earnings

Median annual earnings of salaried private detectives and investigators were $33,750 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,180 and $47,740. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $19,720, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,380. Earnings of private detectives and investigators vary greatly by employer, specialty, and geographic area.

To read read more about the topics in the list below, go to the BLS website: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm

• Nature of the Work
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Employment
• Job Outlook
• Projections Data
• Earnings
• OES Data
• Related Occupations
• Sources of Additional Information

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