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Welcome to your new The eAdvocate
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This is your new bi-monthly newsletter. Not only is the title new and the look bold, but the content will be evolving to focus on the mission of NCISS - the reasons you are a member and supporter of NCISS - Your Voice.
We are also making bold changes to your magazine - now Your Advocate. We will now be sending this to your mail box three times per year.
Why the change? Its really simple - NCISS is Your Advocate.
To help bring you want is important - email me your suggestions to editor@nciss.org.
Thanks, Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Editor - Your Advocate and The eAdvocate
PS - when renewing your dues, remember your NCISS benefits at http://goo.gl/LbGaCq
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A message from your new NCISS President40 Years Young!
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Dear Members and Colleagues:
40 YEARS YOUNG.....
NCISS will be celebrating 40 years being
"Your Voice in Washington and Across America"
next year. What better way to start our celebration that in the nation's capital this spring.
The time is now to register your attendance and join the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) 2015 Mid Term HIT THE HILL event. The historic Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria will be our host hotel again this year.
Mid-term elections this November mean the balance of power has shifted, several members of Congress and the House have moved on. In addition, the staffers have also changed. This means new relationships will need to be made with those new members and their staffers. NCISS understands how important staffers are in the process. Often, they are the gate keepers that have a tremendous amount of influence regarding what constituent concerns make it to your representatives' ear for action.
Your elected officials need to hear from you. More importantly, they need to see you!!!! They need to know about your business and how bills that are passed or not passed effect you. Put a face on your issue and tell your story.
That's where the importance of hitting the hill comes in play. The hill needs to know about what's important to our industry.
This year we are expecting more first timers than ever this year. I would like to welcome you to the Nation's Capital as we visit the nation's Congressional and House representatives and make them aware of the various pieces of legislation that NCISS either supports or apposes.
If this is your 1st time, you are in for a treat. NCISS understands you are a professional in the Investigations and Security business and not a professional lobbyist. For those that need it, we will assist you with everything and pair you with a seasoned NCISS member from your state as you meet with your representative.
Mark your calendars for April 12th to 15th. The NCISS website www.nciss.org will be your resource and registration as we get closer to April.
Regards,
James E. Huckabee
President- National Council of Investigations &Security Services
jhuckabee@starsecurityinc.com
NCISS
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Losses to the NCISS family
Almeda Dunn, Star Security Past President and Chairwoman Gene Ward Husband of Carolyn Ward, Executive Director
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Almeda Dunn
It is with much sadness, that NCISS learned of the passing of our dear friend and Past President, Almeda Dunn. President James Huckabee, VP of Star Detective and Security Agency, said she passed peacefully at home the morning of December 24th, surrounded by family and friends.
Almeda was the president and CEO of Star Detective and Security Agency. A powerhouse, she made the name Star Detective famous in Chicago, in Illinois and across the nation. The firm, founded in 1923 by Dunn's grandfather, Captain Luegemus Bratton, blossomed under Mrs. Dunn's focused direction and guidance.
Our sincere condolences to the Dunn family. Rest in Peace dear friend.w your target audience. Gene Ward Mr. Gene Ward, husband of 39 years of our Executive Director Carolyn Ward, passed away January 11, 2015. It is requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be sent to 7501 Sparrows Point Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21219
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SAAB / SLAM
State Association Advisory Board and
State Legislation Awareness Monitoring Program
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One of the most exciting new benefits is the improvement of two of the most important purposes and benefits of NCISS...
NCISS continues to monitor those legislative issues that impact professional investigators and security personnel throughout the country. Of concern is federal legislation and rule making, as well as with states and their associations on local matters. The SAAB / SLAM Program is a cooperation of member state associations to assist with responding to their legislative needs, while increasing the strength of NCISS responding to federal legislation and regulation. In addition, the SAAB / SLAM Program benefits NCISS membership through increased networking, leadership mentoring and continuity, with the ability to proactively monitor and appropriately respond.
To make this work, NCISS needs to know what legislation your state is interested in monitoring. The Legislative Advocacy Hub is based on keywords to find specific legislation among the thousands that are introduced nationwide every year.
For current state legislation being monitored at NCISS.org: Legislation ==> Advocacy Hub ==> State Legislation
For updates of SAAB / SLAM, please visit http://www.nciss.org/about-us/state-association-advisory-board.php
From NCISS - Lobbying in your State
If you are interested in establishing a state lobbying program in your state, a PowerPoint presentation on this subject entitled "10 Steps to Building You State Lobbying Program." is at: http://www.nciss.org/legislation/documents/Program.pdf
Also provided on the web site for the National Council of Investigative and Security Services is a compendium of key legislation by state. Check out: http://www.nciss.org/legislation/latest-legislation.php and go to the link entitled "State Legislation." There you will see an interactive United States Map. The states shown in blue are links to the associated state's pending legislation. The white states are states that either have no pending bills of interest or are not in session. You can also page down to your state where it is listed alphabetically.
While you are noodling around the web site, check out the recently launched "Advocacy Hub." If you have not heard about the "Advocacy Hub," the Hub allows members to send letters to key legislators and government officials right from the web site. Currently there are two items pending. Check them out!
If you have any questions about Advocacy Hub or how NCISS can assist you or your state association's legislative program, please contact your Regional Director.
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Legislative Watch - Security & Investigations
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In the closing weeks of the 113th Congress, Lobbyit conducted meetings with Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committee staff, and House Energy and Commerce counsel to discuss potential end-of-year legislative packages, focusing on drones, information privacy, labor and background investigation legislation.
Lobbyit also attended a House Transportation Committee hearing on drone regulation, and composed several legislative and regulatory alerts and updates on drone-related activity in the Senate and the Executive Branch, as well as a final NLRB rule on "ambush" elections.
Lobbyit composed a series of legislative and regulatory alerts
concerning drone regulation and a final rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dramatically shortening the time for a vote on labor organization, or the so-called "ambush" rule.
Investigative & Security Advocacy Highlights from Lobbyit... - H.R. 5091 - Drone Reform Act
- S.1639 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2013
- H.R. 2868 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2013
- S. 1737/HR 1010 Minimum Wage Fairness Act
- HR.1755/S. 815 Employment Non Discrimination Act of 2013
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) -- The "Ambush" Rule
- S. 2025 The Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act
- HR. 1312 / S. 639 The Geological Privacy and Surveillance Act
- HR. 645"Equal Employment for All Act
 Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI, CLI Legislative Committee - Investigations Chair francie@nciss.org (510) 772-5512  Brad Duffy Legislative Committee - Security Chair Brad.Duffy@permarsecurity.com (515) 244-5660 Recent Legislative Alerts from NCISS This alert arises from the December 12th final rule publishing by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to speed up union elections, a serious loss for business groups. More contentious are provisions such as requiring employers to provide personal email addresses and phone numbers of employees to union organizers "to communicate with prospective voters about the upcoming election using modern forms of communication."
The NLRB's announcement can be found here: http://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/national-labor-relations-board-proposes-amendments-improve-representation This alert arises concerns the announcement of Wednesday, December 11, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials admitted in a hearing before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) that the agency would likely not issue proposed regulations on drone operation in 2014, despite earlier assurances that the proposed rule was on track. Make sure NCISS is monitoring your state legislation! The Advocacy Hub is at http://goo.gl/QSCcgc
A tutorial is at http://goo.gl/51CBMi
Archives of NCISS Legislative Alerts can be found at:News Archive Link - http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/latest-news.php |
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The Report and The eReport
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Now 3x per year! Look for the next issue of your new
The Advocate
in your mailbox in March!
NCISS reaches over 1100 investigators and security consultants in your national trade journal, The NCISS Report, delivered by direct mail to the agency owners who have an interest in events in Washington, D.C. The journal is mailed twice each year, approximately each spring and fall, and is also available online. We welcome contributions on investigation or security related topics of interest to our members. If you have news or an idea for an article contact your Regional Director or Advocate editor. In the meantime, check out current and past issues at http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/nciss-the-report.php.
In an effort to make sure our members are current on news of their professions, bi-monthly an electronic bulletin, The eReport, is sent via email. If you have news or an idea for either Your Advocate or The eAdvocate, contact the editor, Dean A. Beers, at editor@nciss.orgBe sure and check the current and past issues at http://conta.cc/ZoQsTl
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Region News and State Association Updates
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NCISS needs your help with state investigative and security associations...
Please use this link to a form to enter state associations, officers, contact information. This will help us stay in contact with the associations and develop a stronger and mutually beneficial relationship for our members.
==> http://goo.gl/DjCY91
From Dean Gluth, Regional Director (Region 1)
Dean reports that ADSAI continues to support NCISS. A check was recently sent by the ADSAI Treasurer and Board Member (Dean) for $1,000 which was to be allocated to the Leg Fund.
The 2014 donation motion was brought up at an ADSAI Board Meeting by Larry McWherter and voted on and approved by the Board, and General Membership to donate $1,000. Specifically, $500 was donated from our GCMA (Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area) Chapter and $500 was donated from our Central Illinois/Southern Illinois Chapters.
From Andrea Orozco, Regional Director (Region 5)
The Board of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC) recently voted to again present a check to NCISS at Hit the Hill. PPIAC annually donates $10 per member, in excess of $1,000.
Big Three (FALI, TALI & CALI) at HTH
Leaders and members from FALI, TALI and CALI are joining us at Hit the Hill. Not only is HTH our action for the mission of NCISS, it is a way for you to meet and network with both investigative and security professionals from across the country in one location. We appreciate the attendance and support of all of our members and associations!
NCISS MEMBER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
The following NCISS member associations conferences are coming up, many are offering NCISS members a discount. If you are attending, please let your Regional Director know.
02/10/2015 (TALI) Texas Association of Licensed Investigators http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/the-full-event.php?eid=84
04/11/2015 (NCISS) Mid-Term Board Meeting and Hit the Hill
http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/the-full-event.php?eid=79
04/19/2015 (WAD) World Association of Detectives http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/the-full-event.php?eid=85
05/03/2015 (SCALI) South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/the-full-event.php?eid=86 05/07/2015 (FALI) Florida Association of Licensed Investigators http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/the-full-event.php?eid=87
Please send your NCISS member association conference dates and links to editor@nciss.org for inclusion in The eAdvocate, Your Advocate magazine, and the NCISS website. Visit http://www.nciss.org/news-and-events/latest-events.php for current member association conference dates and details.
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Members in the News and Print
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This is a new section for The eReport. Many NCISS members have articles published in trade magazines, online forums and journals of other associations. If you are published, or find an NCISS colleague published, please send a link to the article for inclusion here.
FREE ebook - "7 Reasons Why Really Small Businesses Should Join their Industry Trade Association To Succeed"
NCISS association member Maine Licensed Private Investigators Association shared this ebook (free) on the importance to your agency and our profession in being part of the solutions and not just the beneficiaries (everyone benefits from the work of associations, but only 5-10% join, and only 5-10% of members are actively involved).
With nearly 1,000 NCISS members - tracking members in the news, published articles and newly published books will be a daunting task. If you are, or see a colleague, in the news or published, please email The eReport editor at beersda@DeathCaseReview.com
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Dues Renewal and New Categories of Membership
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Help grow your Voice in Washington
renew your NCISS membership...
It is dues renewal! Dues for 2015 are in the mail. Please send in your completed dues renewal, or pay online. You can renew as a Silver member or Gold member. If you joined NCISS from October to present, your dues are paid through 2015.
If paying by credit card, please consider adding 2% (or rounding up) to offset the fees to NCISS. To pay online, please go to http://www.nciss.org/membership/membership-dues.php
The following are membership categories:
- Bronze: $99 - Only available to new applicants for one year. No voting privileges.
- Silver: $175 -- $35 of which goes to our legislative fund. Receives all rights and privileges of membership.
- Gold: $395 -- $100 of which is designated to our legislative fund. Gold members receive one free annual conference registration per year.
Contact your Regional Director if you have any questions or need assistance. Membership and dues information are also at
NCISS Represents over 985 members We can reach 1,000 by the end of the year! As a member of NCISS, you know the importance of the NCISS mission - please share this with your colleagues and encourage them to be part of the NCISS mission. First year introductory dues are $99. |
Vendors and Sponsors of NCISS
Benefits for you, fitting your needs
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Since the annual meeting in Las Vegas, a special committee was appointed to evaluate the vendors and sponsors of NCISS program, and the benefits that can be afforded to members. These recommendations then went to the Executive Council for refinement with final recommendations being made to the Board of Directors.
Your board voted to implement a free market program of diversified vendors and supporters from those areas that benefit our investigative and security professions members - from insurance to data providers and service directories. This process will provide each member the opportunity to select a service provider based on their specific needs and criteria.
These changes will begin to be available by Hit the Hill and announced in the upcoming Your Advocate and eAdvocate. If you have any suggestions for service providers, please contact your Regional Director.
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Your Membership, Your Voice ...
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The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc., is a cooperative effort of those companies and associations responsible for providing private security and investigation services to the legal profession, business community, government and the public.
It is the role of NCISS to meet and solve these problems while seeking to uncover and recommend action on any hidden potential problems which may have an effect on our profession.
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NCISS Board
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Executive Council
President
James Huckabee
1st Vice President
Tom Shamshak
2nd Vice President
Dean Beers
3rd Vice President
Terry Myer, Sr.
Secretary
Debbie Anderson
Treasurer
Brad Duffy
Chair
Bob Heales
Executive Director
Carol Ward
DirectorsRegion 1 Dean Gluth
Region 2
Tony Quintana
Region 3
Larry Flannery
Region 4
Greg Carter
Region 5
Andrea Orozco
Region 6
Tawni Tyndal
Members at Large
Bill Fletcher
Audra Coleman
Gary Brummond
Ryan McInerney
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