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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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I'd like to use this month's message to say "thank you" to the many people who took time away from their jobs, at their own expense, and joined the NCISS effort in Washington, DC, meeting with our nation's leaders. On September 12th members representing 17 states and the District of Columbia met at the Westin National Harbor for the "Welcome Reception and Lobbying 101" presented by Jimmie Mesis and Larry Sabbath. Tuesday, September 13th began with early appointments on Capitol Hill and continued throughout the day with a midday break at the Capitol Hill Club for lunch and a testimonial presentation given by Dr. Clem Pellet.
On behalf of The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, I'd like to send a sincere thank you to the following. Your service and commitment to the NCISS mission is gratefully appreciated...
...Click here for a list of the Hit the Hill Attendees, and the balance of President Landry's message...
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God Bless,
Maria Vinson Landry
mlandry@vinsonguard.com
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Hit The Hill Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Clem Pellet shared his story about using the services of private investigators Sheila Klopper, Pat Shaughnessy and Patrick Cote, who used a social security number to locate his grandfather's killer, a fugitive from justice. In addition, Dr. Pellet and his wife Cynde spent the entire day lobbying representatives of Washington, Arizona, Montana and California on behalf of private investigators across the country.
Thank you Dr. and Ms. Pellett!
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HIT THE HILL 2011
By David B. Mac Dougall
SCALI Legal & Legislative Chairman
On September 13, 2011, following some last minute instructions from NCISS Legislative Advocate Larry Sabbath, four members of the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) Hit the Hill to meet with our Congressmen.
Vicki Childs, Tracy Hoshell, Joe Dorton and I brought the concerns of SCALI to the eight-member South Carolina Congressional Delegation. Our three day junket began on Monday when Joe Dorton drove us to Washington, D.C. That evening we participated in a two-hour briefing on what to expect and the specifics on the important issues. Tuesday morning began with an early breakfast and more training. After a rush hour cab ride to the Capitol, we had two congressional office meetings before Vicki, Tracy and Joe attended the NCISS luncheon with more organizational info provided. I was fortunate to have been invited to lunch by Congressman Joe Wilson. The afternoon was spent crisscrossing Capitol Hill in order to visit the entire South Carolina congressional delegation. Some meetings involved the four of us; some required us to split up into two teams... ...Click here for more photos and additional details from David Mac Dougall and the SCALI delegation... |
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On The Alert
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NCISS members from across the United States spent a day in early September button-holing members of Congress and their staffs to educate them about issues of concern to the investigative and security professions.
Several of the participants in the annual "Hit the Hill" day were first timers. Following the lobbying effort many said they enjoyed the experience immensely and...read more
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Larry Sabbath Legislative Advocate
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Jimmie Mesis Legislative Chair
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HR 2577, the "Safe Data Act," by Representative Mary Bono Mack. In July, the bill passed the...read more
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HR 1707/HR 1841/S 1207-these data breach bills include the language to restrict the use of pretexting...read more
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S-21, the "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011,'' sponsored...read more
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| S 799, the "Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act," by Senator John Kerry (D-MA) would restrict...read more |
HR 611, the "Best Practices Act," by Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL). This data collection bill is similar...read more
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HR 978, the "Seniors Identity Protection Act," would ban Social Security numbers on Medicare and...read more
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HR 321, the "Equal Employment for All Act," denies employers access to credit information.
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HR 822, the "National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act," establishes a national right to carry weapons...read more
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S 772, the "Secure Facilities Act," requires additional training for private guards employed by the...read more
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S 1199, "Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act," by Senator Dianne Feinstein (R-CA)...read more
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S 1151, the "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act," by Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT), chair of the Judiciary...read more
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| HR 2168/S, the 1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Effectively bans the...read more |
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State Associations Advisory Board
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The State Associations Advisory Board met during the lunch hour of "Hit the Hill" on Tuesday, September 13th, and what a productive meeting it was. Over 45 investigators and security professionals from 15 different state associations were represented, discussing topics ranging from the legality of window tinting in different states to unlicensed activity.
The theme of the State Associations Advisory Board is "driven by ideas...moving the profession forward." I am excited to announce that a full day of SAAB is planned for the next "Hit the Hill" Campaign in Washington, DC. State association leaders will be invited to attend this special event, which will include seminars on many
different topics, including membership recruitment and maintenance, running a successful conference, how to interview and hire a lobbyist, and much, much more.
This event is in the planning stages; however, we would encourage all who plan on attending to join us at "Hit the Hill" and then attend the SAAB event the following day.
Later this month, we are also planning the first State Associations Advisory Board conference call. Look for details on the SAAB list-serve soon.
Thanks,
Gary S. Brummond, LPI
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State Association News
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CALIFORNIA
On October 14 California Association of Licensed Investigators exhibited at LEAPS Conference (Law Enforcement and Private Security). The event is put on each year by the LAPD, and many law enforcement professionals and agencies from all over southern California attend. Provided by Jim Zimmer
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COLORADO
Thanks to Heather Cohen, Nebraska Death Row Exoneree Jeremy Sheets was the surprise keynote speaker at the PPIAC annual conference banquet in Denver September 23and 24.
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KANSAS
KALI is hosting the Professional Investigators Mid-American Regional Conference on March 29th & 30th, 2012 at the Argosy Casino and Resort in Kansas City, Missouri. IMARCConference.com
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NEW YORK
ALDONYS December 8, 2011 Holiday Party
Holiday Party is scheduled for December 8, 2011 at 6:00pm in New York City.
Location: Legend's Sports Bar
Address: 6 West 33rd Street, New York City (Between 5th Avenue and Broadway)
Come enjoy a fantastic Holiday display of decorations and atmosphere. Please bring an unwrapped toy to help sponsor Toys for Tots.
Please register to attend: info@aldonys.org The cost to attend this event is $50 (includes a buffet style dinner, dessert and coffee). Payment is accepted as cash or via check made payable to ALDONYS. |
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SOUTH CAROLINA
SCALI
Fall Seminar
October 13-14, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
2671 Hospitality Blvd
Florence, South Carolina 29501
More information: www.scali.com
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ANNOUNCEMENT
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Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce the publication of our new Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention standard. This joint effort combined the resources of ASIS and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). It was three years in the making and I am proud to have been the project's co-chair along with Mike Crane, Esq. of IPC International (a new member of NCISS). For more information, go to www.ASIS-online.org
Eugene F. Ferraro, CPP, CFE, PCI, SPHR
NCISS Chairman of the Board
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eReport articles, please submit to Francie Koehler at franciek@pacbell.net
Articles for the twice yearly printed journal, The Report,
please submit to
Don Johnson at editor@nciss.com
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THANK YOU DON JOHNSON FOR YOUR EDITORIAL SUPPORT!
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Save The Date
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HIT THE HILL 2012
April 15-18
Details in November eReport
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Hit The Hill Sponsors
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THANK YOU to Our HIT THE HILL 2011 Sponsors!
Your generous contributions helped covered the Hit The Hill expenses and the balance of your contribution was added to the Legislation Fund. The total amount donated to the Leg Fund was... ** $1,762.54 **
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Working Board Lunch
Mike Duffy
Per Mar Security - $1200
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Legislative Packets
Eugene Ferraro
Business Controls, Inc. - $600
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Promotional Mailers
Carolyn Ward - $500
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Lobbying 101
Cocktail Reception
Phil Becnel
Dinolt Becnel & Wells - $500
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Francie Koehler
PI's Declassified! - $400
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Tom Shamskak
Shamshak Investigations - $300
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Lanyards - $150
IRB Search for $150
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Orientation Breakfast
Maria Landry
Vinson Guard Company - $150
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Dean Beers, Forensic Investigators
of Colorado - $200
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Barbara Burr
Intelle Quest - $100
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Ed McClain
Krout & Schneider - $250
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Mark McClain
Krout & Schneider - $100
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Tony Gubler, Alias Confidential Investigations - $100
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John & Rosalie Folino
J&R Folino LLC - $100
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Jayne McElfresh
JMC Investigations - $100
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Gary Kuty
Kuty & Associates LLC - $100
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Neal Custer
Custer Agency Inc. - $100
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Walter Markley
WMI LC - $100
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John Talaganis
J.H.R.I. Inc. - $100
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Pat Shaughnessy
Investigative Resources Srvc - $100
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Debriefing Cocktail Reception
James Huckabee
Star Detective Agency - $300
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Andrea & Robert Orozco
Advanced Prof Investigations - $300
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Patricia Fisher
Fisher Document Laboratories - $100
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Alex Toia
Alexander Toia & Company - $100
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Bob Wall
W. R. Wall Investigstions - $200
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Vicki Childs
Blazer Investigative & Sec Consultants - $100
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Bob Heales
R.A. Heales & Associates Ltd - $100
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Jim Zimmer
Benchmark Investigations - $100
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Congressional Handbooks
Dan Jones
FCI - $100
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Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer
Bobby G & Associates, LLC - $100
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John Blackburn, Blackburn Investigative Services - $100
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Don Johnson
Trace Investigations - $100
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Vince Ruffolo
A& R Security Services - $100
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Audra Coleman
Cameo Investigations - $125
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Jan Rutter
Rutter Investigations LLC - $25
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Debbie Anderson & Kim Matich Anderson Security Agency - $100
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IRB Search - $100
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Thank you to those who contributed raffle prizes... Dean Beers John & Rosalie Folino Jimmie & Rosemarie Mesis Francie Koehler Carolyn Ward ~~~ Thank you to those who delivered checks or pledged funds designated for the Legislation Fund... ALDONYS - Nick Himonidis $1000 CALI - Chris Reynolds $10,000 NJPIA - Peter Staats $1000 LPDAM - Tom Jackson $1000 |
 | Barbara Burr with
Calfiornia Congressman Mike Thompson
Hit the Hill September 13 |
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ENDORSED INSURANCE PROVIDER
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Thank you NCISS Members for booth support at the Orlando ASIS Conference!
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Celebrating our 36th Year!
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