The eREPORT - May 2011

The Official ePublication of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services

representing the investigative and security professions for over 36 years

THE eREPORT

May 2011

MESSAGE FROM NCISS PRESIDENT

Maria V. Landry

NCISS President

First there was snow, and then there was more snow as it blanketed the mountains and Vail Village. It looked like a winter wonderland. But, inside the Arrabelle Resort was the warmth and camaraderie of friendships either newly formed or made years ago as the National Council of Investigation and Security Services kicked off its 36th Annual Conference.

Saturday, April 30, 2011, I, along with fourteen others, held up my right hand and swore to uphold the bylaws of an organization whose tradition began 36 years ago. It's amazinghow the vision of the nation's leading investigation and security organization began out of the concern of only a few individuals but the voice of one. Bert Hinds, one of our founding members, is quoted: "It was on the first evening of a get-acquainted cocktail party held by the World Association...read more

Respectfully,
Maria Vinson Landry

mlandry@vinsonguard.com

DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT

TOM SHAMSHAK

Region 2B Director

Of Irish and Sicilian heritage, Thomas "Tom" Shamshak grew up in Somerville, Massachusetts, and signed on with his home town police department in 1978, right after earning a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from

Tom Shamshak

Massachusetts' Suffolk College. He continued his studies at Northeastern University, earning a Master's in criminal justice. Later he began his sociology doctoral studies at Boston College, a work-in-progress, still. In his spare time he functioned as an amateur hockey league line official, eventually turning professional.

In the meantime, Tom's passion was law enforcement. He received his basic police recruit training at the Boston Police Academy, and then continued with Somerville Police Department...read more

NCISS GOES TO VAIL

NCISS conference-goers enjoyed a treat at the spectacular Arabelle Hotel at Vail Village the end of April. The property was top drawer and service was superb. Capped off with an edifying presentation by NCISS legislative advocate, Larry Sabbath, productive board meetings, and well prepared seminars,

all returned home feeling revitalized and refreshed. At an elevation of over 8,000 feet, a picturesque spring snow blanketed the Rockies and added to the cozy atmosphere. Special thanks to Bob Heales for his diligence in making the 2011 annual conference a success...read more

Father & Son Award Recipients

Roy & Tom Bucklin

Roy Bucklin is Honored

with "The Duffy"

NCISS Webmaster receives

coveted Award in Vail

The John J. Duffy Memorial Achievement Award is presented every other year to a member who has contributed...read more

Thomas S. Bucklin Receives "The Wunder"

The Wunder Award was created in memory of Wayne J. Wunder, NCISS's sixth president from Toledo, Ohio...read more

Welcome New Officers & Directors

Executive Officers

President - Maria Landry

Ist VP - Jim Zimmer

2 VP - Bob Heales

3 VP - James Huckabee

Secretary - Tom Shamshak

Treasurer - Chris Thorton

Regional Directors

Region 1A - Neal H. Holmes Jr.

Region 1B - Larry D. McWherter Sr.
Region 2A - Rosemarie Mesis
Region 3A - Gregory D. Carter
Region 4A - Steve Sebatke
Region 5A - Dean A. Beers
Region 6A - Neal Custer

Region 6B - Gary S. Brummond
Director at Large - Jimmie N. Mesis

Thank you Sponsors & Vendors

Sponsors

Brownyard Programs

Burr, Barbara Intelle Quest

Ferraro, Eugene

Fisher Forensic Document Laboratory, Inc.

Gluth, Dean

Heales, Bob

IRBsearch

Johnson, Don

Kirby, Steven

Kuty, Gary

Landry, Maria

Mechanic Group/Mike Lehner

PI's Declassified!/Francie Koehler

Ruffolo, Vince

SkipTracy/Paul Kulas, John Sosville

Star Detective & Sec./ Dunn Almeda

Team Financial/Scott Gauger

W.A.D./World Association of Detectives

W.I.N./World Investigators Network

Ward, Carolyn

Vendors

Boston University (Tom Shamshak)

Skiptracy (Paul Kulas, John Sosville)

Team Financial (Scott Gauger)

University of Denver

Congratulations to Colorado!!!

Colorado State Capitol

Denver, Colorado

According to Dean Beers, the final legislative action was May 12, the last day of the legislative session.

On Monday the state Senate voted 21-13 to pass the bill, with amendments. Thursday, May 12, the House voted to concur with the Senate amendments and then voted 59-6 to repass the bill.

The bill moves now to Governor Hickenlooper!

STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS

For Nevada PIs From

Alan Kaplan, ACE
Executive Director
Attorneys' Investigative Consultants

Recently, we adapted a policy of providing free computer forensic services to the parents and guardians of missing teenagers...read more

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