1. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services Working in Other States National Resource & Training Services Private Investigation Seminars Presented by: John Cook, CPT Ron Moore, CPT. CSL National Resource & Training Services P.O. Box 1003, Cleveland, Tennessee 37364 423 559-1541 ** Fax 1-866-401-6140 ** www.NRTS.org

2. Private Investigator Package Includes All 5 investigative CD’s Online Investigator Background Investigator Investigative Forms U.S. County Courthouses Black Bag And also “Building A Successful Private Investigation Business” Book on CD $65.00 Participants of this class may purchase for $50.00 today

3. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services GETTING STARTED Prepare: Maps Contact Numbers Local Private Investigators Hotels Assess the Job

4. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services GETTING STARTED Know the Laws: Can you Work in that State? Recording Conversations Using G.P.S. Tracking Handguns, Reciprocal Agreements

5. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services GETTING STARTED Court Considerations: Testimony; who will you need Expenses Time Distance

6. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services GETTING STARTED Surveillance: Use of Pre-Text Out of State Tags on Your Vehicle Gather Intelligence Know the Area

7. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS What is a reciprocal agreement: The Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission may negotiate and enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate officials in other states to permit licensed investigation companies and private investigators who meet or exceed the qualifications established in this part to operate across state lines under mutually acceptable terms.

8. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS Thing you should do: Know the Latest Agreements Talk to the Private Investigators in that state Keep Update List

9. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services RECIPROCAL STATES The Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission has entered into Private Investigator license recognition agreements with the following states:  Florida  Georgia  Louisiana  North Carolina  Virginia And has entered into “Reciprocal Licensing Agreements” with  Arkansas  Kentucky

10. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services TENNESSEE RECIPROCAL BULLETIN o License Recognition Agreement o Limited License Recognition Agreement o Exemption Available to:  Arkansas  Kentucky

11. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services Contact Information  Arkansas (501-618-8600 www.asp.state.ar.us/pl/pl/html  Florida (850-487-0482) www.myfloridalicense.com  Kentucky (502-564-3296 www.occupations.ky.gov/privateinvestigators/index.htm  Louisiana (225-763-3556) http://www.lspie.com  Georgia (478-207-1460) http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/  North Carolina (919-662-4387) http://www.just.state.nc.us/pps/pps.htm  Virginia (804-786-4700) http://www.dcis.state.va.us

12. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services BILLING FOR YOUR TIME What to Invoice:  Hotel  Permits  Rental Cars  Contract Help  Film  Batteries  ANY Legitimate Expenses

13. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services BILLING FOR YOUR TIME Things to consider:  Working out of state is expensive  Educate you client  Make it easy on the client  Keep expenses down  Be prepared: you will save time and mistakes  Your time is valuable: bill for it properly  Get a sufficient retainer

14. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services CHARGING FOR TRAVEL Hotels:  Close to the job  Keep cost to a minimum  What services so they provide?  Internet  Additional fees

15. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services CHARGING FOR TRAVEL Travel Time:  When does the clock start?  Your hourly fee; considerations?  Mileage  Vehicle Maintenance

16. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services CHARGING FOR TRAVEL Down Time:  Do you charge for sleep time?  Down time during the work day?  You become ill  Have a proper Contract

17. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services CHARGING FOR TRAVEL Mileage:  Long distances: do your discount?  Keep accurate odometer records  Keep receipts  Make sure your retainer takes all into account

18. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services HOW TO GET BUSINESS OUTSIDE YOU STATE Websites:  You need one!  Your window to the world  Cost effective  Should contain your most important information  Key words  Contact information on EVERY page!

19. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services HOW TO GET BUSINESS OUTSIDE YOU STATE Directories:  Tennessee Private Investigators  P.I. Mall  pimagazine.com  thepidirectory.com

20. © 2010 National Resource & Training Services OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER Hand guns G.P.S. Tracking G.P.S. Navigations Laptops Spare equipment First Aid kit Additional help Disguises Expenses Environment Wireless Internet Cellular Charges

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