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A message from your new NCISS PresidentJoin us for Hit the Hill!
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Dear Members and Colleagues:
I begin my message with the news that 1st Vice President Tom Shamshak is stepping down. Tom has accepted a position which requires him to resign from any association board positions. Please see Tom's message, below. Tom has been a strong member and leader of NCISS, and will remain a member, with big shoes to fill at the next board meeting.
The National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) officers, board of directors and staff are putting the final touches on the 2015 "HIT THE HILL" Mid-term event. This promises to be an exciting event and we look forward to seeing all of our supporters in the nation's capital.
The time is now to finalize your travel plans and register your attendance and join the NCISS 2015 Mid Term HIT THE HILL event. The historic Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria will be our host hotel again this year. Please visit
www.nciss.org to get all the registration details and please visit our legislation page and see what house and senate bills are being monitored.
Mid-term elections this November have concluded, this means 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 and your business.
Advocacy Hub
NCISS continues to show leadership and its commitment to State Association outreach with the release of the new Advocacy Hub (AH). The AH is a wonderful tool for State Associations to monitor legislation effecting their state. The AH not only identifies certain pieces legislation, it can be helpful with call to action letters from your members to your Congressional and House Representatives.
The AH will continue to add more features as we learn more about the issues that have an impact on your business. The AH link can be found our website, via this short link http://goo.gl/QSCcgc
The NCISS leadership team looks forward to seeing all of you in DC.
Regards,
James E. Huckabee
President- National Council of Investigations &Security Services
jhuckabee@starsecurityinc.com
NCISS
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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. Each month the Vice Presidents hold a conference call to discuss current issues from the Legislative Committee and Lobbyit. Following that, each Vice President holds a conference call with their assigned Regional Directors and At Large Directors. This is the key communication in the SAAB/SLAM Program committee.
As seen in the monthly Lobbyit report to members, both state and federal legislative activity has been most active in the areas of drones and GPS use by our professions, law enforcement and private citizens. These activities center around privacy, the same primary purpose of most legislation NCISS encounters. Next are data breaches of data providers. The new 114th Congress and state legislatures are busy - and that is why your membership, and more important - your active role, in NCISS is so important and appreciated!
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
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Legislative Watch - Security & Investigations
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What is the 114th Congress planning?
- Communications Act Update: The Communications and Technology Subcommittee has already set the stage for an update to the Communications Act - a law written in the telegraph era and last updated when Palm Pilots were at the cutting edge.
- Protecting Consumers and Commerce in the Internet Age: The Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee manages the modern manifestation of the committee's historic role overseeing interstate and foreign commerce. Today, that commerce increasingly occurs in cyberspace, which is why the committee and the CMT subcommittee in particular will be focused on data security and the implications of cyber threats to American commerce.
Federal data breach legislation is expected to pre-empt existing state laws and establish one federal data breach notification standard. In addition, the legislation is expected to establish a federal data security standard that is technology-neutral. Issues NCISS and Lobbyit are watching closely: - What are the key elements of a Federal data security and breach notification bill?
- What are important components of a trigger for notifying consumers after a breach?
- When should companies notify consumers after a breach?
- What factors go into that decision?
- Does including a data security requirement in this bill add value for consumers and businesses navigating the current patchwork of State laws?
- What types of information lead to identity theft? Financial fraud?
- What elements of a breach notification bill are most critical to reduce the complexity associated with the existing 47 different State laws?
- What can be done to protect against customer over notification?
 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
Data Privacy/Security: S 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act
It is also possible that a consumer privacy bill is included as part of a final data breach legislative package. Sources are reporting increased bi-partisan optimism for action on data breach policy during the 114th Congress.
Labor: S 288 - National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Reform Act
The bill would add a sixth member to the board, ensuring a deadlock on contentious issues. Under the current system, the NLRB has 5 board members usually split 3-2 in favor of the President's party.
See also: HR 612 (federal right to work legislation)
Firearms: HR47 - To ensure secure gun storage and gun safety devices
Would repeal existing exemptions to the federal ban on transferring firearms without a gun storage or safety device. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) introduced the bill on 1/6/15.
See also: HR 368 (requiring background checks for all gun sales), HR 226 (restricting gun sales to those not convicted of a crime within the last 10 years), HR 307 (authorizing a federal gun buyback program)
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 soon!
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 Tom Shamshak, 1st Vice President
Fellow NCISS Colleagues:
It is with mixed emotion that I share the following information with you.
Days ago, I tendered my Letter of Resignation to NCISS President James Huckabee. I have to step down as the 1st VP because of a change in my employment circumstances. I have accepted a management position with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc, and my new employer has a policy regulating employees' involvement with "Outside Employment and Conflicts of Interest". Since Securitas is a member of the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), I have to step down from my position as an elected officer with NCISS. However, I plan to retain my membership with NCISS, and look forward to encouraging NASCO to collaborate with NCISS on common issues.
I am truly saddened that I have to step down as the 1st VP. I joined NCISS in 2002 and considered it an honor and privilege to have served as a member of the Legislative Committee - Investigations for 7 years and then moving on to serve as a Regional Director, Secretary, 3rd VP, 2nd VP, and lastly 1st VP.
The future of NCISS is in the competent hands of an exceptionally talented and dedicated team of Officers and Directors. I wish them and all of you the very best in your advocacy of the investigative and security industries. Fraternally,
Tom
Chief Thomas P. Shamshak (Ret)
From Dean Gluth, Regional Director (Region 1) Dean reports that Indiana has a bill to reduce government agencies, which includes the licensing of several professions - from beauticians to private investigators. NCISS is working with InSPI to monitor this activity. From Wisconsin are bills to regulate drones and GPS. Presently these would allow only use by law enforcement with a search warrant. PAWLI has submitted a position statement opposing this legislation, which is available from Dean - infomax@rcn.com. NCISS is working with PAWLI to monitor this legislation. From Larry Flannery, Regional Director (Region 3) With the help of At-Large Directors Bill Fletcher and Audra Coleman, Larry has been monitoring additional drone and licensing activity in North Carolina. A recent NC court decision determined some overreach in how states license professions. NCISS is working with NCAPI to monitor this legislation. They are also monitoring legislation in South Carolina that would permit GPS devices on vehicles when placed by the owner of the vehicle. NCISS is working with SCALI to monitor this activity. James Huckabee and Terry Myer visit TALI (Region 4) Terry re presented NCISS the mid-term TALI conference with our president, James Huckabee. With over 200 attendees, TALI rolled out the hospitality. We had such a good time and tried to educate everyone about the Advocacy Hub and generated a lot of interest. We were able to sign up 10 new members. TALI President Carol Tharp has offered NCISS an hour to speak at the August conference. Members of NCISS continue to attend state and national conferences to engage our profession in supporting the mission of NCISS. Thanks! From Andrea Orozco, Regional Director (Region 5) PPIAC is watching a newly introduced drone regulation bill. The bill started out about drones and invasion of reasonable expectation of privacy, but morphed into long lens cameras and then any recording device. This could be potentially dangerous to our profession. 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. 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.
Paradise Undercover by Fernando Fern�ndez
Paradise Undercover is the real life and cases of a Private Investigator working in the Caribbean. www.paradiseundercover.com
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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NCISS has launched a new Vendors and Sponsors Program to bring you expanded benefits as a member of NCISS. We welcome the following additions to the program: DIAMOND SPONSOR:
 Contact editor@nciss.org for details to join the new Vendors and Sponsors Program as a Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze level supporter of NCISS members. |
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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
Pending
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
Pending
Region 5
Andrea Orozco
Region 6
Tawni Tyndal
Members at Large
Bill Fletcher
Audra Coleman
Gary Brummond
Ryan McInerney
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