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  • Friday, May 21, 2021 2:55 PM | Rachel Roberts

    Last year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have continued licensing for private investigators. At the time, the licensing program was set to expire at the end of this month, but that has been extended to August 31, 2021. After that, private investigators will no longer be under the regulatory authority of the Division of Professions and Occupations. DORA states that this will require anyone operating as a PI in Colorado to continue to be licensed through August 31, 2021. You must also retain your $10,000 bond until then, and DORA will still have the jurisdiction and authority to regulate and discipline licensees. For more information, here is a link to the Colorado Office of Private Investigator Licensure. By: Jennifer Brown

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:09 PM | Andrea Orozco

    We've had a lot of questions regarding the PI licensing in Colorado as of late and we are just as confused as you so here is what we've found out:
    The Governor did veto the bill to continue licensing BUT our regulatory agency DORA released their FAQ sheet on their website the other day and stated that the program is in a 'wind up' timeline.

    The program will continue as it has for the last 5 years until May 31, 2021 or longer. DORA states this will require ANYONE operating as a PI in Colorado to continue to be licensed. Retain your license if you were previously licensed and obtain your license if you are offering Investigative services in Colorado. You will need to retain your $10,000 bond as well until they decide the program is done. They will also still take complaints so Investigators can still lose their licenses during this time period. The original FAQ can be found on the DORA site at dpo.colorado.gov/PrivateInvestigator in the News Items. But here it is for you:

    PI sunset - FAQ.pdf


  • Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:35 AM | Andrea Orozco

    Governor Polis with the swipe of a pen repealed licensing in Colorado Saturday, July 11, 2020. Background checks, surety bonds and demonstrating a knowledge of the laws are no longer in place to protect the public, consumer and subjects of investigations. To make sure your investigator has been properly vetted it is more important than ever to choose an investigator that is a member of a state or national association. 

  • Saturday, July 11, 2020 1:34 PM | Andrea Orozco

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES AND LEGISLATORS IMPLORE GOV POLIS TO NOT REPEAL PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSURE

    Repeal would only benefit “sex offenders, stalkers and scammers” say advocates

     

    A coalition of Colorado legislators, domestic violence advocates, and business people today implored Governor Polis to sign HB20-1207, a bill that would extend licensing for private investigators. In 2015, Colorado became the 45th state to require licensure for private investigators. Colorado’s licensure law requires that private investigators pass a test on Colorado’s laws, privacy protections, and comply with non-discrimination. The law also protects consumers through continuation of a bond requirement, and by prohibiting sex offenders, felons and persons with restraining orders from obtaining private investigator licenses.

    The bill extends Private investigator licensing for an additional five years. According to John Morris, Chairman of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC), "Without this vital piece of legislature, Colorado residents would be open prey to unscrupulous investigators who would take advantage of an open-door policy of practice. Colorado’s Private Investigator licensure program protects Colorado residents from individuals such as sexual predators and other individuals with serious felony records from practicing in the legal field of Private Investigations. It also requires that every PI carry a surety bond to protect consumers from fraud and holds every PI to specific ethical and confidential standards."  The Department of Regulatory Agencies has recommended the sunset of licensing for private investigators due to a lack of harm. Roberto Orozco, VP of Legislative Affairs for PPIAC stated, "DORA is partially correct: the current law has greatly reduced harm because it keeps stalkers, sex offenders, and felons from marketing themselves as private investigators in Colorado." Orozco noted that the bill passed both chambers of the legislature with overwhelming support.

    The prime sponsor of the bill, Representative Jovan Melton (D-Aurora,) said that he was proud of the broad bipartisan coalition of legislators who supported the effort to maintain private investigation licensure. “Policy makers on both sides of the aisle recognize the harm that would be done by allowing sex offenders and stalkers from marketing themselves as private investigators. We’re not talking about the regulation of landscapers, here. This is serious business and a failure to sign this bill by Governor Polis will likely result in an innocent citizen being victimized by a predator. I don’t want to see a bill next session named after an abused person."

    Domestic violence advocate Lydia Waligorski of Violence Free Colorado said that passage of the bill is crucial to maintaining the safety of domestic violence victims. “Prior to licensure of private investigators, advocates across Colorado would receive significant concerns from domestic violence survivors regarding individuals who presented themselves to be PIs who survivors felt were seeking information inappropriately from them. These encounters could very much be described as attempts of third-party contact toward protected persons and stalking. The licensure of private investigators provides a necessary protection for victims to know what a legitimate business contact may be versus what is potentially a life-threatening interaction with a stalker. People have been found and harm has happened. We supported the original licensure to quell unethical practices, and signs indicate this process has worked as licensure has created much needed rules of engagement for the location of domestic violence victims. “

    Colorado’s PI licensing law along with rules issued through the DORA prohibits an investigator from giving out information on a protected person. Waligorski added, “This bill is important because without licensing, that protection for our most vulnerable, court-protected people goes away. There will be nothing to keep an abuser from using an unlicensed, unethical PI from seeking the whereabouts of a protected person. For these reasons alone, Governor Polis should sign HB-20-1207.” 

    Historically, Colorado was one of the first states in the United States to license private detectives beginning in 1887. The law was ruled to have an insufficient definition for detective business in 1977 and the state went without a licensure law as other states were tightening up their P.I. licensure laws in response to consumer concerns about data theft, identity theft, stalking by people posing as private investigators. In 2015, Colorado again began licensing private investigators.

    Morris concluded, "We urge Governor Polis to consider the ramifications for the safety of Colorado residents when he considers HB20-1207, and we plead with him to sign this critical bill into law. We also urge everyone that reads this letter or accompanying press release to contact the Governor and voice your support for HB20-1207 and request Governor Polis to sign this bill into law to continue the successful licensure program with strong consumer protections and at no cost to taxpayers.

    Colorado Representative Jovan Melton 

    John Morris, Chairman of the Board, Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, info@ppiac.org

    Robert Orozco, VP Of Legislative Affairs, PPIAC (720)933-9301

    Lydia Waligorski, Violence Free Colorado, lwaligorski@violencefreeco.org 


  • Friday, July 10, 2020 11:44 AM | Andrea Orozco

    PPIAC Sunset Report

    Colorado has a rich, colorful history with private investigators and the licensing of the profession. Colorado’s original PI law, passed in 1887, was the first PI licensing law in the United States. There is a booklet published that described Colorado’s PI licensing law. “Know the Law” The Detective Law Book and Practical Advisor documents Colorado’s PI licensing law as it existed in 1899. (pg. 9) “This State has a license law, requiring the applicant to file his petition with the Governor of the State; that the Governor shall determine the extent of the bond to be given, which shall not be less than $3,000 nor more than $20,000; that upon approval of the petition and acceptance of the bond the license shall be issued on the payment of $100, extending for a period of two years, but subject to revocation by the Governor for cause. Acting without the statutory license is made a misdemeanor, and punishable by a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000, or imprisonment for a period of not less than three months nor more than one year in the county jail, or both by fine and imprisonment. This statute, however, provides that the licensed detective, or detective agency, may employ agents, servants, employees and assistants, who shall not be required to take out a license for themselves, but for the acts of such agents the principal is responsible under his bond.”

    Early in Colorado’s history, well known detectives were attracted to this beautiful and prosperous state. Legendary Pinkerton Detective James McParland, famous for his undercover work in the Mollie Maguires case, became Pinkerton’s Denver Office Assistant Superintendent in the summer of 1887 and was then appointed the Western Division Manager in 1903. He resided on Columbine Street in Denver, and the Pinkerton office was located in the Opera House Block at Sixteenth and Arapahoe Streets.

    The country’s oldest PI license was ruled to have an insufficient definition for the term “detective business” in 1977. After decades of no PI licensing statute in Colorado, a new law took effect in 2015. Like other licensed professions, the reason PI licensing in Colorado was requested was to assure a greater degree of protection to the consumers, as well as Colorado residents who may be affected by the work of PIs. The effort to bring PI licensing to Colorado was spearheaded by the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado. Before licensing, PPIAC received frequent emails and phone calls from individuals who had complaints against investigators and were seeking recourse. On rare occasions, a complaint involved a PPIAC member and the association could take steps to address the complaint with the member. Even with members, any actions by PPIAC are limited to membership status, and at most can result in revocation of membership. The vast majority of complaints received involved non-member investigators for which the association could do nothing to assist the individual seeking recourse.

    Investigations, both in definition as well as in types/specialties, is very broad in scope. Colorado legislators studied the occupation over several years and in 2013 held stakeholder meetings to better identify those areas best suited for PI licensing. The legislators, along with the input of PPIAC, drafted a bill which was introduced to the Colorado Legislature in 2014. Many private individuals who had been harmed or negatively affected by private investigators testified at several hearings in the Colorado Legislature in 2014. Proponents and allies of PI licensing were boosted by bi-partisan support. The bill became law and took effect July 2015.

    One of the key aspects of Colorado regulatory law is the Sunrise and Sunset provision that determines the need to regulate a profession or occupation. With PI licensing in Colorado currently undergoing a sunset review, and due to repeal in 2020, the occupation is being studied to determine if there is a continued need for consumer and general public protection by regulation and licensure. Since the implementation of PI licensing, PPIAC has had a drastic decrease in investigator complaints. Of the few it does receive each year, PPIAC directs the individuals to DORA. Licensing assures the public that private investigators have met a minimum set of qualifications to obtain a license. DORA, who oversees the PI licensing program, held rulemaking meetings with the profession and established Rules which licensed PIs have to operate within. The rules also describe behaviors and methods which are not acceptable. The PI law, along with DORA’s Rules for PIs, have provided crucial standards of practice and ethics for an occupation previously having no such standards of practice. Discussions PPIAC has had with non-member PIs strongly indicate a propensity to practice within the standards set in the law and DORA’s Rules.

    Private investigators routinely handle sensitive business and personal matters for clients, which require the use and protection of confidential and proprietary information and the safeguarding of valuable client assets and personnel. Without licensing, any individual did/could present themselves to the public at large as a “private investigator” and make outrageous claims as to what they could do. Without licensing, the public was/would be in constant danger of exploitation by fraudsters, sexual predators and scam artists.

    As an illustration of the services provided by private investigators, the following are the most common. Attorneys, the general public, and businesses comprise the majority of clients. The general public uses private investigators either indirectly through attorneys, insurance companies, and businesses; or directly, most common in domestic relations matters – such as child support and child custody, and evidence used in personal protection / restraining orders. These are services not provided by law enforcement and often required by the judicial system. Common cases for attorneys, insurance companies, businesses and individual members of the public include:

    1.    Personal Injury and Negligence Cases: review accident reports, conduct scene inspections and evidence examinations. Interview witnesses and vet expert witnesses. Provide support to counsel during depositions and trial preparation.

    2.    Criminal Defense Cases: Develop incident timelines, review police and other first responder reports, locate and interview witnesses, and escort defense witnesses to trial. Other litigation support services, including background investigations of potential jurors (voir dire) and expert witnesses.

    3.    Insurance Defense Investigations: Conduct surveillance and other investigative activities in insurance fraud cases. Conduct background and asset investigations for insurance defense attorneys and insurance company special investigation units.

    4.    Estate and Probate Investigations: Conduct background investigations on caregivers and facilities. Search for missing or unknown heirs for a family or an executor requiring due diligence for probate purposes.

    5.    Family Law Investigations: Petitions for alimony, child custody and support, including modifications, violations dissolution decrees, surveillance.

    6.    Business Matters: Services include pre-employment and background screening requiring special knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws. Workplace investigations to include surveillance on workplace violence, suspected stalking, sexual harassment and disability cases. Conduct due diligence investigations on mergers and acquisitions. Intellectual property investigations for copyright and trademark infringement. Compliance violations in franchise agreements.

    7.    Property Services: Mortgage fraud investigations, real estate and personal property services, and fraudulent transfers and stolen property.

    Prior to PI licensing, the methods by which consumers of Colorado private investigator services could be victims of nonfeasance, and even outright fraud were many. Here are some examples:

    • 1.    Failure to fulfill obligations to the consumer
    • Unless a consumer possesses some knowledge and abilities of a private investigator, it is extremely unlikely the consumer will have a reasonable basis for challenging the work product he/she receives from a PI. Licensing, at a minimum, asserts a force upon PIs to perform the work required; and at a maximum, provides real penalties for willful non-performance.
    • 2.    Deception in the presentation of qualifications and credentials
    • There exists the notion that the consumer can make an educated decision based on reputation in selecting a private investigator. The opposite is the case. Most consumers know little or nothing about the profession and would have to guess as to whether one private investigator or the other is the best or most qualified choice. Licensing provides the assurance of passing a fingerprint background, passing of jurisprudence exam, and the protection of a bond.
    • 3.    Direct, personal risks to consumers
    • A consumer should have an expectation that the PI he/she employs will not engage in trespassing, theft, fraud, stalking, blackmail, criminal deception, or other criminal or unethical conduct in the pursuit of an assignment. Such illegal and/or unethical conduct can, and often will, leave the client open to serious repercussions that certainly may include lawsuits for criminal damages or even criminal charges.

    Despite the protections incorporated into the PI licensing law and the PI Rules and Regulations, questions continue to arise of the need for PI licensing. There are no statistics on complaints against Colorado private investigators prior to 2015, as there was no avenue for the public or central location for filing complaints. Since 2015, there is now a baseline for which to compare the effectiveness of the program from one sunset period to another. Statistics can even be compared from year to year to determine any patterns or trends. Also, the confidential nature of this profession is such that consumers are likely to be unwilling to come forward with complaints unless the state continues to take a positive stance toward their protection.

    Clients entrust PIs with a wide array of sensitive and personal information. A search of DORA’s website indicates a total of 138 industries and professions DORA regulates. Of the industries and professions DORA currently regulates, PPIAC is confident none of those industries and professions are entrusted with the diversity of sensitive information clients entrust private investigators with. The current Colorado PI law defines a Private Investigator to include the vast amounts of information clients may entrust on a private investigator. Also, private investigators are frequently hired by attorneys who in Colorado are licensed to practice by the Colorado Supreme Court. Rule 5.3 of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct require the conduct of private investigators hired by attorneys to be compatible with the professional obligations of the lawyer. However, Rule 5.3 does not provide disciplinary measures for the nonlawyer assistants, to include PIs. PI licensing provides a reasonable bolstering of Rule 5.3, with disciplinary measures available through the Colorado PI licensing law if the private investigator violates the PI law, and congruently Rule 5.3. It is important to consider Colorado’s PI licensing program is less than 5 years old. As such, educational outreach to attorneys and other professionals in the legal field is still in its infancy. 

    Qualified and ethical private investigators assist the public for a vast array of services, including services which law enforcement may not have the time, ability, or statutory obligation to assist in. Frauds, scams, impersonations, cyber security and privacy concerns, and identity theft are on the rise. According to the FTC, consumers reported losing nearly $1.4 billion to fraud, an increase of $406 million over 2017. Identity theft reports were 444,602 in 2018, compared to 371,034 in 2017. According to the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2018 published by the FTC, Colorado ranks #12 in fraud reports per 100K population. The public should have the opportunity to hire licensed private investigators who meet specific background and jurisprudence criteria to assist in these matters.

    Without private investigator licensing, criminal case investigations would inherently favor the prosecution as there are measures in place to assure there is adequate training, qualifications, and expertise on the prosecution end. For the criminal defense end, a lack of PI licensing creates an invitation for unqualified, untrained, and otherwise inexperienced investigators to represent the accused when they are at their most legal need.

    Colorado’s PI license law, in less than five years since passing, has served both the public and the profession well by providing the protections it sought to provide, and by providing a low barrier of entry for budding investigative entrepreneurs. Before the passing of the law, there were estimates of 100 – 400 PIs in the state. As of June 2019, there are nearly 1,000 Colorado actively licensed private investigators. The number of licensees is one factor for the extremely affordable renewal rates of just over $30 per year. These rates are even more impressive considering this program started with a deficit created from a failed voluntary PI licensing program.

    Here are some of the highlights of consumer protections the current PI law offers:

    §   Background check and jurisprudence exam

    o   Consumers do not have the resources to conduct a competent background check, nor the time to do so in their often-urgent matters; and

    o   For consumer protection, it is important the private investigator be vetted to provide assurances any risk to the consumer is mitigated before the enter into any retainer agreement and financial obligation.

    §  Bond of $10,000 for consumer protection

    o   DORA required this in the Act, as agency liability insurance does not protect the consumer;

    o   This provides consumer protection, as private investigators require a financial retainer and funds on deposit to work the case;

    o   Any risk to the consumer is mitigated in advance, and recourse is available without the additional cost, delay, and uncertainties of legal action;

    o   DORA does not check the Colorado Courts system for any negative acts by the licensee at the time of application or renewal – therefore, any civil actions taken against a licensed or unlicensed private investigator are otherwise unknown; and

    o   Without licensing, there was/would be no central repository of consumer complaints and redresses. Under DORA’s rules, any actions taken on behalf of the consumer are centralized – giving DORA additional information during any licensee application and renewal.

    §  Contract requiring disclosure of services, fee, and verbal or written report

    o   Without licensing, the use of contracts was/would be at the discretion of the private investigator, and often not in use; and

    o   The specific protections for both the consumer and private investigator were not codified and also at the discretion of the private investigator – possibly offering no protections to the consumer, and only to the private investigator.

    §  Standards of Practice for Reports, Conflicts of Interest, Confidentiality, Recordkeeping, and Advertising

    o   Without licensing, there was/would be no requirement – or consumer recourse – for a verbal or written report from the private investigator. Together with the bond requirement, the consumer has both the assurance and recourse for the enforcement.

    o   Without licensing, there was/would be no protections of confidentiality to the consumer – unless they were retained by an attorney and working under the doctrines of Attorney-Client Privilege, and also Attorney Work-Product – it is important all consumers and private investigators have the protection of confidentiality, and recourse if there is a violation; and

    o   Without licensing, there was/would be no standards of advertising, including private investigator title protection, and the consumer had no means to verify the minimal competency of a private investigator, as offered by DORA vetted licensure.

    §  Prohibits use of any law enforcement equipment – uniforms, badges, emergency lights, etc.

    o   Without licensing, some investigators were known to use a badge to identify themselves as a private investigator. This presented issues of both intended and unintended harm to the consumer and public as potential misrepresentation as a law enforcement officer. With documented incidents of law enforcement impersonation, this prohibition is important to both consumer and private investigator protection from potential nefarious activities.

    §  Prohibits engaging in any illegal or unethical conduct, or discrimination

    o   Without licensing, the only manner of prohibition against illegal or unethical acts was/would be by potential involvement of the courts. Historically, this is not a practice either law enforcement or the Office of the Attorney General pursues, and consumers most often fail to report;

    o   In those times of reporting, this burdens the courts and presents potentially additional financial burdens on the consumer – now protected by both DORA regulations and oversight, as well as the surety bond; and

    o   As private investigators are important to, and involved, in the judicial system, there is no place for discrimination in the profession. However, without licensing, there was/would be no defined or codified protections for the consumer.

    §  Without licensing, the potential for public harm through nefarious acts of persons fraudulently portraying themselves as private investigators – by simply having a business card and business filing. However, with no regulation there would be no legal foundation of fraud – effectively otherwise legitimizing such activities of public harm. These acts include scams, frauds, cyber security concerns, impersonations, etc.

    §  With licensing, the licensee has numerous protections, as well as compliances to maintain licensure.

    The Colorado PI licensing program has very minimal financial impact on private investigators, a great mechanism of checks and balances for both the consumer and the private investigator and has more involvement than ever anticipated by DORA or anybody giving input at the program's inception.

    To make any significant changes, including merging / eliminating levels I and II, to this program would cost more time and money and would be passed along to the individual investigators, as opposed to leaving a healthy program intact and continuing.

    The program gives the consumers - general public, attorneys, insurance companies, other private investigators, etc. - a vetting process, and resource for any activities intended to be protected by the program. To return to a time before licensing, would be to return to a vetting process consisting of the private investigator having a business card and business filing with the Secretary of State. As has been demonstrated before, and now with the program, this is not a manner of consumer protection and would re-introduce the potential of public harm. The consumer may be turning over credit card and other financial information and/or personal information to the unknown private investigators – and have no protections and recourse now available to them.

    Is the licensing of Colorado private investigators necessary for current day consumer protection needs? PPIAC believes there continues to be a clear and present need for PI licensing originally determined by DORA.

     The licensing of private investigators is essential and necessary for two primary reasons:

    1.    Public Safety

    2.    Consumer Assurance

    An unscrupulous investigator can potentially use their skills and techniques for nefarious purposes such as physical stalking, third party stalking, cyber stalking, financial theft, identity fraud and cybercrimes, blackmail, impersonation of law enforcement and other public officials, frauds, scams, intimidation, violating an individual’s expectation of privacy, illegal audio recording of an individual, deceptive consumer practices and more. Each of these are with no recourse unless arising to criminal charges and/or civil litigation. The former is a cost to the taxpaying general public, and the latter to the injured party. For this, the current PI Law provides central complaints, DORA investigations paid via licensure fees, and administrative actions as may be promulgated. PI licensing provides a means by which the public can report an investigator who may have violated the licensing law and/or DORA’s Rules for PI’s and ensures a checks and balances to the sensitive nature of the work private investigators do.

    In closing, PI licensing is the single most effective way to protect the public fromunscrupulous, predatory and unqualified operators and provides the confidence consumers need to hire professional private investigators. Legendary private detective Allan Pinkerton may have best summarized the need for consumer protections in the profession: “There are but few detectives that are honest and reliable.”


  • Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:18 PM | Andrea Orozco

    It is with a heavy heart and much consideration that the PPIAC board has made a decision to cancel the next couple of monthly meetings and to postpone the CIDI course which was slated for April 3 & 4. With the new CDC recommendation and guidelines our utmost concern is for everyone's well being. We apologize for the inconvenience, but know that we can better serve our presenters, attendees, and our investigative community after the concerns of COVID-19 are past. We will update information for reschedule dates once the CDC recommendations have lifted. 


  • Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:17 AM | Andrea Orozco

    The Private Investigator Licensing sunset bill was heard in the Finance Committee of the Colorado General Assembly yesterday. Comments on the part of DORA (Department of Regulatory Agency) were that licensing is not needed because there is no public harm, but harm was documented and testified to prior to this license being put into place. The bill passed 8-3 and will go on to the Appropriations Committee. 

  • Wednesday, March 04, 2020 6:48 AM | Andrea Orozco

    Looking for training to be a Private Investigator in Colorado? Look no further. The Professional Private Investigators Association is holding its Spring course April 3 & 4, 2020.


    Colorado Investigative Development Institute (CIDI)

    Come join us and learn about private investigations!

    April 3-4, 2020, 8:15 am - 5 pm

    at the Lone Tree Rec Center Oak Room

    10249 Ridgegate Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124

    PPIAC Members : $325.00

    GUESTS : $375.00

    Are you considering the field of private investigations? Are you a PI and looking to enhance your skillset? PPIAC's CIDI is here to provide amazing education for incredible value. 

    Presenting over 13 hours of instruction, networking, resources,

    and valuable tips for your career as a professional investigator.

    Learn from some of Colorado's most reputable investigators!

    (lunch provided, certificate, resources and handbook included)

    Presenting over 13 hours of instruction, networking, resources,

    and valuable tips for your career as a professional investigator.

    Learn from some of Colorado's most reputable investigators!


    Friday, April 3

     The law and the PI                                           Dean Beers         

     Ethics and qualities of an Investigator             Robert  Orozco        

     PI business basics/Marketing                         John Morris             

     Public records                                                 Marcy  Phelps         

     Case Management and Data Security            Ian Ricketson                      

     Skip-tracing/Locates                                       Steve Glenn                     

      Backgrounds                                                  Erica Davis                       

                

    Saturday, April 4

      Surveillance                                                  Ryan Johnston              

      Criminal Defense Investigations                   Jenn Brown       

      Financial Investigations                               Rod Gagnon                       

      Report writing/invoicing                               Rod Gagnon 

      Interviews/Statements                                Tan Smyth                           

     Subcontracting: 

    Client or Colleague/Properly vetting a case   Andrea Orozco 

          

    VENUE: Lone Tree Recreation Center

    Oak Room

    10249 Ridgegate Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124


    CIDI Start Time:

    Friday April 3, 2020 8:15-5:00  

    Saturday April 4, 2020 8:15-5:00


  • Monday, March 02, 2020 7:19 AM | Andrea Orozco


    Our bill is getting attention in the investigative community. Please check out the article in PInow but note that the bill has been rescheduled and is being heard in the Finance Committee and not the Transportation Committee. Date to be determined.

    https://www.pinow.com/articles/2871/colorado-s-private-investigators-licensure-act-revisited

  • Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:58 AM | Andrea Orozco

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Private Investigator? Are you considering the field of private investigations? Are you a PI and looking to enhance your skillset? Join us for the next Private Investigator Training April 3 & 4, 2020.

    Colorado Investigative Development Institute (CIDI)

    Come join us and learn about private investigations!

    April 3-4, 2020, 8 am - 5 pm

    PPIAC Members : $325.00

    GUESTS : $375.00

    PPIAC's CIDI is here to provide amazing education for incredible value. 

    Presenting over 13 hours of instruction, networking, resources,

    and valuable tips for your career as a professional investigator.

    Learn from some of Colorado's most reputable investigators!

    Held at the Lone Tree Rec Center - Oak Room (10249 Ridgegate Cirle, Lone Tree, CO 80124)

    (free parking, lunch provided, certificate, resources and handbook included)


    Friday, April 3

     The law and the PI                                           Dean Beers         

     Ethics and qualities of an Investigator             Robert  Orozco        

     PI business basics/Marketing                         John Morris             

     Public records                                                 Marcy  Phelps         

     Case Management and Data Security            Ian Ricketson                      

     Skip-tracing/Locates                                       Steve Glenn                     

      Backgrounds                                                  Erica Davis                       

                

    Saturday, April 4

      Surveillance                                                  Ryan Johnston              

      Criminal Defense Investigations                   Jenn Brown       

      Financial Investigations                               Rod Gagnon                       

      Report writing/invoicing                               Rod Gagnon 

      Interviews/Statements                                Tan Smyth                           

     Subcontracting: 

    Client or Colleague/Properly vetting a case   Andrea Orozco 

          

    CIDI COURSE LOCATION

    Hosted at:

    Lone Tree Rec Center - Oak Room (10249 Ridgegate Cirle, Lone Tree, CO 80124)


    CIDI Start Time:

    Friday April 3, 2020 8:00-5:00  

    Saturday April 4, 2020 8:00-5:00

    Register at:

    https://ppiac.org/event-3718251



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