“Financial Fraud Florida-Style” Florida seems to attract fraudsters of all stripes. Who are they? How they get away with it (when they do)? How they get caught? How fast do they adapt to changing laws, enforcement, and investigation methods? How much do they haul in? How does a Ponzi scheme work (and fail)? How […]
Apr 29, 2015•1 hr 1 min
News from Associations The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (www.NCISS.org) held its annual Hit the Hill the week of April 13th in Washington DC. Over 40 association leaders and members from around the country walked the halls of Capitol Hill to meet with Senators and Representatives to talk about key issues of […]
Apr 21, 2015•58 min
My guests this month are, Francie Koehler who served as a two-term president for both the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) and for the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). Koehler is currently serving as the Legislative Chair for both NCISS and CALI. Dean Beers is currently the 2nd VP of National […]
Apr 06, 2015•1 hr 6 min
The Importance of Forensic Photography Host Dean Beers will discuss the importance of forensic photography – effective scene photography, autopsy and injury photography, and reviewing photographs for our equivocal death investigations and civil, criminal and probate cases. But first, Dean will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National Council of Investigation & Security […]
Mar 17, 2015•50 min
This month your host Tim O’Rourke spends some time with one of the best friends ,and tireless advocates of the professional investigator, Jimmie Mesis. During the program Jimmie shares some insight for both new, and seasoned private investigators alike, on topics ranging from marketing and growth for your business, to some of the hottest new trends and […]
Mar 10, 2015•37 min
Rory interviews Carlton Joyce a partner practicing in Bouhan Falligant’s litigation practice group, since 1993. Mr. Joyce’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, and business litigation. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court, and serves […]
Mar 05, 2015•54 min
Forensic Evidence of Gunshot Residue and Guest for Internet Investigations Host Dean Beers will have an extended discussion with Karen during Conversations with Karen on the questions and answers to GSR testing and how it applies, as evidence, to equivocal death investigations. But first, Dean will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National […]
Feb 18, 2015•1 hr
This month my special guest is Kelly Riddle of Kelmar Global Investigations out of Texas. During this show Kelly will explain how his company investigates cargo theft and some of the important facts regarding this under reported crime. • Incidents are more likely to occur in highly-populated areas where thieves can quickly enter the […]
Feb 05, 2015•35 min
Ringing in 2015 with Cell Phone Forensics! Host Dean Beers will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National Council of Investigation & Security Services, and some updates from previous shows on the importance of background checks. Karen joins Dean with Conversations with Karen to talk about the importance of open source intelligence and […]
Jan 27, 2015•53 min
Happy New Year to all of our listeners! We have a special show lined up for your this January. This month we are joined by Francie Koelher of PI’s Declassified and Paul Jaeb of The American PI. Both of my guests are nationally recognized private investigators, and each one of them host their own podcast […]
Jan 06, 2015•39 min
The first year of GIMG.tv and Facts and Forensics! This show is a recap of some of the hot topics of the year on Facts & Forensics. From our special guests and topics, to Conversations with Karen and news of our profession. First, a special thanks to GIMG.tv founder, friend and colleague Tim O’Rourke for […]
Dec 16, 2014•37 min
Rory is joined by Deanne Acuna from Los Angeles to discuss her career as a PI and her special gift. Deanne is open about her telepathic and claircognizant abilities, she does not however promote herself as such, or allow it to cast doubt on her credentials as a certified professional investigator. While telepathy and precognition […]
Dec 10, 2014•41 min
In this final show for 2014, all of the current host come together to reflect on 2014 and what lays ahead for our profession. The GIMG host and staff wishes you and yours a happy holiday season. Please enjoy your holidays and to our loyal listeners we say “thank you” and wish you a very happy new year. […]
Dec 08, 2014•56 min
This month on Investigators Hotline, Rory interviews one of his longtime friends and CLI brothers John LaJoie. John is well known throughout the country for his skill and experience as a private investigator, and for his dedication to the field of professional private investigation. LaJoie has turned the one-man operation he began in 1989 into one […]
Nov 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
FREE Ethics Book for PIs and Attorneys http://www.privateinvestigations.org/1/post/2013/03/free-ethics-book-for-pis-and-attorneys.html From NCISS – Lobbying in your State If you are interested in establishing a state lobbying program in your state, a guide “10 Steps to Building Your State Lobbying Program” is located at: http://www.nciss.org/legislation/documents/Program.pdf State Legislative Awareness Monitoring (SLAM) Advocacy Hub at http://www.nciss.org/legislation/latest-legislation.php then...
Nov 18, 2014•1 hr 7 min
This month I am proud to have as my guest Brandon Perron. Brandon A. Perron, is an award winning nationally recognized private investigator. Who is also a Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator or (CCDI) and has been qualified as an “Expert in criminal investigation” by the courts. Brandon has 29 years of investigative experience as a former U.S. Air Force Criminal Investigator, State of […]
Nov 04, 2014•43 min
NCISS Legislative Alerts NCISS October Monthly from Lobbyit http://t.co/qgFe5gw0X2 NCISS Legislative Alert – US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on state licensing board limits http://t.co/j6WvahjNJA Please join Dean in support with your membership. NCISS is developing new strategies to assist state associations strengthen and grow. We can use the help of individual memberships to NCISS. […]
Oct 27, 2014•58 min
Dan Christensen is Rorys’ guest this month on the Investigators Hotline. Dan founded Broward Bulldog in 2009. He is an award-winning former investigative reporter for The Miami Herald and Daily Business Review, and one of South Florida’s most experienced reporters. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Miami. Dan’s […]
Oct 21, 2014•1 hr 7 min
GIMG.tv host Dean Beers and Tim O’Rourke talk with Phil Johnson of JJ Associate International. Phil has been a private investigator in the United Kingdom for over two decades. During the show Phil discusses what 2014 and PIs in England may expect as the government moves to begin regulation of the profession. Phil also talks […]
Oct 06, 2014•39 min
NCISS Annual Conference and elections (your host ascended to 2nd Vice President) and the growth of the NCISS State Association Advisory Board and State Legislative Awareness Monitoring (SAAB/SLAM) with the Legislative Advocacy Hub. Please join Dean in support with your membership. NCISS is developing new strategies to assist state associations strengthen and grow. We can […]
Sep 22, 2014•55 min
During this Investigators Hotline, your host Rory McMahon speaks with Danny Waxler, one of his original students and investigators who worked for him before he (Danny) opened up his own private investigative business in his home state of Texas. This interview was conducted in Austin, TX during the first week in September at Danny’s home. […]
Sep 09, 2014•1 hr 2 min
During this show I’m joined by Dennis Root who was retained as the investigator during the well-publicized George Zimmerman case. Dennis will discuss how the media influences public perception, as well as the obstacles that must be overcome to ensure justice is served. Providing expert testimony in court requires a complete understanding of case facts. One must also […]
Sep 02, 2014•41 min
Rory is joined by Eugene Ferraro a noted author, speaker and investigator. For 30 years, Ferraro has been a leading corporate investigator specializing in workplace violence, fraud, harassment, discrimination, substance abuse, misconduct, and employee theft and dishonesty. Ferraro’s expertise also includes pre-employment screening, background investigation, employee interrogation, loss prevention and security management. He has conducted […]
Aug 26, 2014•56 min
The PI-Map from GIMG.tv GIMG.tv has just added a new link at the top of our page called “The PI-Map”. http://gimg.tv/map/ NCISS Legislative Alerts (www.NCISS.org) NCISS Regulatory Alert: Call to Action for Unfair Licensing Requirements Your action is needed. Please see the full NCISS Legislative Alert for details of how you can help, members and […]
Aug 19, 2014•57 min
GIMG.tv host do a round table. This month on PI InSIGHT Tim O’Rourke is joined by all of the host from GIMG.tv We discuss the James Brady death on August 4th 2014 being ruled as a homicide by the medical examiner. The panel discusses what may happen going forward with this case. Colorado’s new licensing […]
Aug 12, 2014•54 min
PPIAC Death Investigation Training Save the date – Friday 08/29/2014! Last year AFI-LLC presented ‘Death Investigation for Private Investigators’ to continuing education to private investigators, as well as attorneys and investigators for the Colorado Public Defenders Office. This training and fundraising event returns this year and is again sponsored by Associates in Forensic Investigations, […]
Aug 04, 2014•1 hr 19 min
Rory’s guest this show is Carlton Joyce. Mr Joyce is a Partner at Bouhan Falligant, LLP practicing in the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group, and has been associated with the Firm since 1993. Mr. Joyce’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, and business litigation. He […]
Jul 17, 2014•56 min
National and International Private Investigators Day — What can you do? We have put some information at this link – http://www.deathcasereview.com/national-pi-day.html Iowa Association of Private Investigators 2014 Conference http://iowa-investigators.com/IAPI_Conference_Brochure2014.pdf PI Now – ‘Investigating Innocence Cases with Caution’ by Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI http://www.pinow.com/articles/1853/investigate-innocence-cases-with-caution NCISS Legislative Alerts — FTC Report Released on Da...
Jun 24, 2014•1 hr 2 min
CORRUPTION / ANTI-TRUST Rory has a discussion during this show with John Scallon and Seamus Maye who both have seen their famlies in Ireland forced out of business. As you listen to both men tell their stories and if you have worked anti-trust cases in the past you begin to see signs of what most […]
Jun 17, 2014•1 hr 19 min
In this edition of PI InSIGHT your host Tim O’Rourke speaks with other GIMG host Dean Beers of Facts & Forensics and Rory McMahon of Investigators Hotline. During this round-table they discuss varies topics from PI training, PI legislation around the US at the State and National level. We at GIMG welcome all of our […]
Jun 11, 2014•1 hr 4 min