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Small business start-ups have common challenges, whether it is retail, manufacturing or offering a service. Private investigation agencies have an additional challenge. Most PI’s starting an investigation agency have no prior business experience or knowledge of how a business needs to function. This is mainly due to most people foraging into the private sector investigation arena are former law enforcement officers. Cameron Jackson, a former police officer, has navigated those choppy waters and has much to offer regarding his person al experience. Whether you are just starting out of have been in business for years, you will appreciate this program. Tune in to hear Private Investigator Cameron Jackson address his journey from law enforcement to a successful business man.

When a criminal trial attorney is defending an individual on a capital murder, he is required to pursue any area of possible mitigation. A Capital Criminal Defense Attorney has the duty to hire a mitigation specialist to gather all possible mitigating evidence concerning the defendant to present at trial. It could be organic brain damage, an abusive home, learning disabilities, or any fact, event, or condition, that makes the death penalty less appropriate as a punishment and is set forth by the American Bar Association. Tune in to hear Lindsey Lanehart Craig, a mitigation specialist, and a trial consultant discuss this important area of criminal defense work.

What do employers need to know about a potential employee? Typically, it is work history, education, criminal record, financial history, medical history, or the use of social media. However, any time an applicant's or employee's background information is used to making an employment decision, regardless of where the information came from, federal laws must be complied with to protect people from discrimination. Discrimination includes discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); and age (40 or older). Employment activities are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulated by The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Lester Rosen is an expert in all areas of employment screening. Tune in to get an update on the current laws and tips for instituting a comprehensive pre-employment screening process.

The more sophisticated technology gets, the easier it is to spy on another. The use of electronic bugging equipment crosses many boundaries. From board rooms to politicians to cheating spouses, no one is safe from prying eyes and ears. Enter Charles Patterson, an expert in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and advanced technology threats. TSCM refers to a process of protecting private communications against electronic eavesdropping and other technical reconnaissance. Charles Patterson will offer insight into technical eavesdropping and what is required to counter these threats.

Working with experts can be challenging, frustrating, and sometimes puzzling. Working with a great expert is often insightful as well as rewarding, whether or not it helps your case. Celia Harnett is a court-qualified expert in many areas of forensic science including crime scene reconstruction, firearms & tool marks, gunshot residue, impression evidence, serology, trace evidence, blood alcohol analysis & interpretation, & controlled substances. She is an expert where an investigator or an attorney walks away with an education concerning their particular case. Tune in to hear Celia Harnett discuss working with forensic specialists and what a legal professional can do to prepare.

Today, social media investigation has become a requirement in almost every case. How do you locate and use social media evidence? What can be collected and how can it be processed as viable evidence? Should you hire a social media expert or try to navigate these every changing uncharted waters yourself? Tune in to hear Social Media Expert and Private Investigator, Joseph Jones will answer all of these questions and more.

Do you have questions about serving summons and complaints, small claims, garnishments, writ of attachments or subpoenas for a personal appearance? What about collecting a judgment? Do you want tips on serving process in gated communities, commercial mailing addresses, corporations, and due diligence? The owner of You've Been Served, Gretchen Lichtenberger is an expert in these areas. Tune in to hear Gretchen Lichtenberger discuss the sticky areas of delivering legal documents no one wants ever to receive.

It is hard to imagine the panic mother experiences when a child disappears. This is what Diane Basset faced when her teenage daughter, Samantha, jumped out of their second story window and ran away. A tip from another parent disclosed that Samantha had a secret night life. Tune in to hear Diane’s first-person account of her family’s journey to rescue their daughter from the shadowy underworld of sex-traffickers and the time-saving tips she developed to search for a missing teen.

After a 2 ½ year battle with the Pima County, Arizona County Attorney, Private Investigator Richard Robertson prevailed. New case law was created in Arizona in support of public access to government records, an incredible win for the news media as well as for the citizens of Arizona. As a result, the Arizona Newspapers Foundation honored Rich with their Freedom of Information Award. Tune in to hear Rich Robertson tell his remarkable story of how he fought the county Goliath and won.