The 2011 FALI Southeast Super Conference

The 2011 FALI Southeast Super Conference

Plan now to attend the 17th annual educational conference sponsored by the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI).  This powerhouse event is for EVERYONE.  Designed to provide you with a different perspective on your profession and give you the critical insight and learning that you need, right now, to successfully grow, manage and excel in your business.

Hundreds of professionals and dozens of sponsors will come together in Tampa June 9th through June 11th, 2011 for this three-day event to share stories, strategies and technology that work.  It's a place to gain insight from industry leaders and world class professionals; a place to learn new trends; and an opportunity to share best practices by meeting colleagues from across town and around the United States.

Don't miss this chance to take home new perspectives and skills that will help you maximize your professional impact immediately.

Register TODAY !!  Discounted registration and discounted room-rates expire on May 11th. 

NOTICE: FALI Members Remember to Log-In if you register online for conference to get your discounted rate.


The Basics:

When:  June 9 - June 11, 2011  
Where: InterContinental Tampa
            4860 West Kennedy Boulevard              
            Tampa, Florida 33609

NOTICE:  Please use this InterContinental link when reserving your room or call T: (800) 235-4670 and tell them you are part of this conference to get the special rates.
About the Inter-Continental:  This is one of Tampa's finest hotels and conference venues.  The Inter-Continental boosts a casual sense of elegance, along with a unique sense of Florida style and sophistication.  Enjoy a fine dining environment along with a separate specialty coffee service, a full bar with a relaxing lounge area and the renowned Shula's Steak House.

Other Features Include:

• Discounted Conference Room-Rate $99.
• Complimentary on-site garage parking
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms
• Complimentary airport shuttle

Useful Information:

• Whether this is your 1st FALI Conference or your 17th, for tips on how to get the most from your conference experience checkout this link Click Here
• Not a member ? Here’s all the information you will need to join!  Click Here
• New for Exhibitors - Sponsorship Category information is now available! - Click Here

If you have questions regarding the conference, contact the Conference Chair: RoryMcMahon@bellsouth.net  

Facebook Cheating Leads To Divorce News4Jax Exclusive

Facebook Cheating Leads To Divorce

Poll: 20% Of Divorces Involve Social Media Network

POSTED: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Some have called it the new-age "lipstick on the collar."The "it" isn't referring to traditional infidelity, but spousal cheating through social media.

A recent poll revealed that 20 percent of divorces now involve Facebook somehow, and 80 percent of divorce lawyers are reporting a spike in cases where Facebook is used for evidence.

Attorneys said cheating begins with innocent Facebook messaging and checking status updates, but it's more than just a computer; it's a portal into someone else's life."I've had a lot of friends and a lot of other acquaintances, they either split up with past relationships because they're married or their friends were like, 'Oh, my ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend is on Facebook,'" said one woman who doesn't want to be identified because she said Facebook led to infidelity in her relationship.

The woman said her boyfriend was slowly led astray by other women online."Come to find out, he had been sending messages to his ex-wife and to all these other people on Facebook," she said."It gives me an opportunity to find things the other side may not necessarily tell me up front. I can now find it from Facebook," Jacksonville attorney Eric Friday.

Therapists said the social media network is reconnecting former lovers. Even celebrities are not immune.Actress Eva Longoria has said that her ex-husband Tony Parker strayed with a woman he kept in touch with on Facebook.

"People are on there looking for old high school sweethearts, and most of the time when they're doing that, they're looking to reconnect with old friends, but it actually turns out that it leads to cheating and infidelity," said private investigator Joshua Askew of JMA Investigative Services, Inc. "There's so much out there. You can easily find someone, as well as all the pictures that people post," Askew said. "There's the temptation with these pictures that you haven't seen someone in years and now you know exactly what they're up to."

So how do you know if your Facebook conversations are threatening your love life? When is the information you get online too much information?

"It's not just the temptation. There's the perception of the spouses on there," Friday said. "If the other spouse sees you've got contact with all these old flames, whether you're doing anything or not, it might look funny to your spouse."

Experts suggest spouses share their Facebook passwords to prevent secret dialogue with others.

JMA Topic: Child Custody cases involving Injunctions

You may currently be in the middle of a divorce and/or custody case when all the sudden you are served with a Temporary injunction for protection by your soon to be ex spouse. This happens far too often then it should, but it happens. Most of the time these injunctions are based on hearsay and not actual evidence. At this point there is no need to get upset or angry, but, you must follow the instructions on this injunction or face criminal charges and/or jail time.

I have had clients in the past (and currently) that come to me asking for help regarding their custody case and they become so worried about the injunction. While many believe this creates a problem, it really does not. It simply changes how we approach this obstical. I will still meet with them and explain the process. This same process that I am going to briefly discuss with you today.

At this point I advise my potential client to retain the services of a reputable attorney and have the attorney contact me when he/she is ready to proceed with our investigation. Once this is completed then all requests, reports, payments, updates, pictures, video, etc go to the attorney and not to the "client," as the "client" is actually the attorney's "client". Therefore, I am working for the attorney and not the "client". This allows the client to still proceed with their initial legal action plans and not worry about going to jail for a violation of injunction. The client then receives updates directly from their attorney. At no point do I release any information to the individual. Not only is this unethical it could also become a legal issue and cause for a violation of the injunction.

You should speak to your attorney about having the injunction dropped as part of your settlement, if you are able to settle out of court. Note, settling out of court is the best option if both parties can come to an agreement. This should be your secondary concern, your children being the primary concern.

Are you currently going through a divorce case involving minor children and have been served with an injunction? Are you going through a child custody case and have been served an injunction? JMA can help and we have the experience to handle these situations. Call us today for a FREE no obligation consultation.

JMA Investigative Services, Inc.
(904) 813-1710
info@jmapi.com

www.JMAPI.com
FL Lic# A 2700485

GPS Loggers VS GPS Trackers

I absolutely love the GPS Tracking technology! Its simple, it works, provides results and saves my clients hundreds of dollars over traditional methods of following the subject/vehicle. While we do still enjoy working surveillance and tailing vehicles, we also like to offer many options to our clients. With times like this, everyone needs to save money and with JMA we can help you save money while providing you with our professional Investigative services.

My previous blog post, see "GPS TRACKERS," we discussed the numerous options that these wonderful devices offer. Today I want to cover "GPS LOGGERS."

What is a GPS Logger? Well a GPS Logger is very similar to a GPS Tracker with really 1 exception, you do not get the LIVE up to date location info as you would with a GPS Tracker. You still have to decide on a unit that has a battery life that you need and I do not know of any logger that can be hard wired into the vehicle.

A GPS Logger can save the client even more money over LIVE GPS TRACKERS if they do not need that "On demand live update" that some clients do need or prefer. A GPS Logger is placed in the vehicle or subjects belongings and must be retrieved at a later time. The GPS Logger can then be connected to a computer via USB port and the GPS information can be downloaded and viewed on services such as Google Maps.

These devices work fairly well but again, must be retrieved in order to obtain the previous log information. If they are lost, you have no way to find them.


JMA Investigative Services, Inc. has the experience, equipment and knowledge that you are looking for. We are also here to answer any questions you may have. Including GPS Logger questions and options to fit any budget!

Give us a call or email today for a FREE consultation!

JMA Investigative Services, Inc.
(904) 813-1710
info@jmapi.com

www.JMAPI.com
FL Lic# A 2700485

What is all the hype about with GPS Trackers?

GPS Trackers



Awww one of my favorite topics! These devices have come a long way and they are becoming more and more advanced and at fast pace! These devices are getting smaller and smaller. Currently some are about the size of a small matchbox.

GPS Trackers range in price, power supply, battery power, etc. Some GPS Trackers can last for several months while others may only be good for a few days. If a GPS Tracker is hard wired into the vehicle's electrical system then there is no need for the battery.

The joy of a GPS Tracker is that it is always live! You can log on to the tracking website from your computer, some services allow the use of a smart phone, and literally sit and watch the vehicle, subject or whatever item you are tracking live, moving on the map! Depending on what service you use, you can receive speed, elevation, coordinates, etc. You can even set boundaries for when the tracker leaves an area you can receive an email and/or text message. Some trackers even allow you to send a text to the tracker and receive a text reply with the location, speed, etc.

I recently worked a case from another city, hours away from Jacksonville. The subject was driving a vehicle with a GPS tracker covertly attached to the vehicle. With one Investigator hundreds of miles away watching the website, I was receiving updates as one of my Investigator's was being dispatched to catch up to the vehicle. This GPS Tracker really did wonders with locating the vehicle/subject. Had we not had this tracker we may have never found where the subject visited or caught up to the subject.

There are several reason's to make use of a GPS Tracker:
Cheating Spouse, Child Custody, Employee Monitoring or Teenage Driver just to name a few. The use of a GPS Tracker can save the client hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars! For example, the cost of rental from JMA for a day or by the week is far less then paying our normal $65 an hour fee plus $.50 mileage to have an Investigator following a subject/vehicle 24 hours a day (That's almost $1600 a day plus mileage) that you can monitor at home! Our rental fees are VERY reasonable and require a deposit for the unit which is fully refundable when the tracker is returned to JMA.

JMA Investigative Services, Inc. has the experience, equipment and knowledge that you are looking for. We are also here to answer any questions you may have. Including GPS Tracking questions and options to fit any budget!

Give us a call or email today for a FREE consultation!

JMA Investigative Services, Inc.
(904) 813-1710
info@jmapi.com

www.JMAPI.com
FL Lic# A 2700485

Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, Florida Association of Security Companies, 16th Annual Professional Development Conference May 20-22nd

We are pleased to announce that the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, will present our 16th Annual Professional Development Conference on May 20 through May 22, 2010, at the Double Tree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 . 561-622-2260

Located on five lush acres, Doubletree Hotel in the Gardens captures the essence of a tropical paradise and offers an abundance of luxurious amenities. It's more than a luxury hotel. It's a welcome retreat offering first-class accommodations, unparalleled service and the opportunity for an unforgettable stay. And don't forget....the cookies!

SPECIAL NOTE; ROOM RATE GOOD THROUGH APRIL 29, 2010 Reservation Code: ALI

The room rates are $ 99.00 per night. There are no other hidden parking or convenience fees.

FALI Main website


FALI CONFERENCE SITE


FASCO FL

Nanny Cams..What they are. What they can do and how they (nanny cams) and JMA can help!

Recently in Jacksonville, FL Nanny Cams have become a big topic. A local woman, that has been babysitting for over 30 years, was recently arrested. The arrest came after the video from a father's nanny cam was used. The full story can be found here

So what is a Nanny Cam? A Nanny Cam is really a covert / hidden camera that has been used for covert / hidden surveillance. In the last several years these cameras have been used to monitor babysitters / nanny's and therefore the term "Nanny Cam" evolved.


These covert camera's range in size, features and cost. Some covert camera's are so small that you do not have to hide them inside any item, while others are bigger but still hidden within a particular item when you purchase them. These camera's can be wired or wireless, run off batteries or electricity and some even have a built in DVR to record video to. These covert camera's do range in cost but many are affordable for any budget!



JMA Investigative Services, Inc. has the experience and equipment on hand to provide you with examples, knowledge and comfort you are looking for. We are also here to answer any questions you may have.

Give us a call or email today for a FREE consultation!

JMA Investigative Services, Inc.
(904) 813-1710
info@jmapi.com

www.JMAPI.com
FL Lic# A 2700285