Friends remember bail bondsman murdered while taking suspect into custody

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_okeechobee_county/friends-remember-bail-bondsman-murdered-while-taking-suspect-into-custody

Bondsman arrested after allegedly shooting at man in shopping center

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/dec/21/bondsman-arrested-after-allegedly-shooting-fleeing/

A day in the life of a bail bondsman/ bounty hunter

Bail bondsmen help get a lot of people out from behind bars but it doesn't stop there. "Pit bull" is a bail bondsman and a bounty hunter. ...

http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=13467885

Police charge bounty hunter who fired shots

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http://www.theherald-nc.com/2010/11/03/16381/police-charge-bounty-hunter-who.html

Bounty Hunter Killed in a Robbery

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_dcff5966-e1cd-11df-bc98-00127992bc8b.html

Bounty Hunter go to jail for carrying a weapon on campus

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/oct/07/university-memphis-police-arrest-armed-bounty-hunt/

Questions on Texas Bounty Hunting

were a group of Private Investigators in Dallas TX and we had a couple of questions regarding Fugitive Recovery, Just covering our bases and trying to do things legally. we have not started to do Fugitive Recovery but were trying to finish getting all of our licenses. Were trying to get Security Officer level 2, 3, and PPO 4. ...

First of all this is what we have,

We have insurance for both Private Investigations and Fugitive Apprehension
Certifications for Taser
Concealed Hand Guns licenses
Baton and Handcuff and OC Spray training.
Private Investigations Licenses


This is what we need to know, since we've been looking all over for the information we stumbled upon your site. hopefully you can answer the following questions Thank you in advance, Ruben Roel


1) Can we carry our Hand guns, while doing a fugitive recovery case? - if not, what kind of licensing do we need? (Level 3 - 4 security officers?)


no, unless you are a licensed security guard in full uniform on duty.


2) Can we carry our Tasers while doing a fugitive recovery case? - if not what kind of licensing do we need?


Yes you can carry a taser, no license required.


3) Our vests have "Fugitive Enforcement" Can we have that on our vest? (several people tell us thats a felony to wear Enforcement) if not, can we have Fugitive Recovery? or what is the appropriate term to have in our vest to identify us?


NO!! You can only identify yourself as a PI .


4) if we know that a defendant is inside of the house because we can see him through a window etc. Can we enter the residence? or do we have to get a warrant?


You can not go into a house without permission. If the door is broke, or they lie you are in trouble. Video tape every capture or at least a pocket voice recorder. CYA


5) Lastly, when we apprehend someone for example in Houston after missing bail in Dallas, do we have to turn him in to the Houston Authority? or can we transfer him back to Dallas? (we dont want to be kidnapping anyone)


You must turn a fugitive in to the nearest jail, no transporting and no wasting time.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Clg5oVeyA5cJ:www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/consumer/bounty_hunter.htm+texas+bounty+hunter+laws&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

see the above laws RE: Texas Bounty Hunting.


Any help would be greatly appreciated
were a group of Private Investigators in Dallas TX and we had a couple of questions regarding Fugitive Recovery, Just covering our bases and trying to do things legally. we have not started to do Fugitive Recovery but were trying to finish getting all of our licenses. Were trying to get Security Officer level 2, 3, and PPO 4. ...

First of all this is what we have,

We have insurance for both Private Investigations and Fugitive Apprehension
Certifications for Taser
Concealed Hand Guns licenses
Baton and Handcuff and OC Spray training.
Private Investigations Licenses


This is what we need to know, since we've been looking all over for the information we stumbled upon your site. hopefully you can answer the following questions Thank you in advance, Ruben Roel


1) Can we carry our Hand guns, while doing a fugitive recovery case? - if not, what kind of licensing do we need? (Level 3 - 4 security officers?)


no, unless you are a licensed security guard in full uniform on duty.


2) Can we carry our Tasers while doing a fugitive recovery case? - if not what kind of licensing do we need?


Yes you can carry a taser, no license required.


3) Our vests have "Fugitive Enforcement" Can we have that on our vest? (several people tell us thats a felony to wear Enforcement) if not, can we have Fugitive Recovery? or what is the appropriate term to have in our vest to identify us?


NO!! You can only identify yourself as a PI .


4) if we know that a defendant is inside of the house because we can see him through a window etc. Can we enter the residence? or do we have to get a warrant?


You can not go into a house without permission. If the door is broke, or they lie you are in trouble. Video tape every capture or at least a pocket voice recorder. CYA


5) Lastly, when we apprehend someone for example in Houston after missing bail in Dallas, do we have to turn him in to the Houston Authority? or can we transfer him back to Dallas? (we dont want to be kidnapping anyone)


You must turn a fugitive in to the nearest jail, no transporting and no wasting time.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Clg5oVeyA5cJ:www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/consumer/bounty_hunter.htm+texas+bounty+hunter+laws&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

see the above laws RE: Texas Bounty Hunting.


Any help would be greatly appreciated

Texas Bounty Hunter wanted in Oklahoma

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http://newsok.com/bounty-hunter-becomes-wanted/article/3496420

Teen poses as bountyhunter to arrest AWOLs at a Bar

Click here for details: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/25016844/detail.html

False Imprisonment!

Bondsmen charged with false imprisonment
Friday, September 3, 2010
Spencer Daily Reporter


http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1661650.html

Fellow Hunter in Need

Billy,

Since 1999, I have been a USPBIA Member and we have talked numerous times on the phone and online, I have referred to you MANY members. This year was first year I have not paid my dues as I really cant afford it.

Here is the deal

http://www.facebook.com/boondocksaintkelly#!/note.php?note_id=431359949064&id=1321366059&ref=mf

www.bountyboys.tv GO TO AGENT DOWN

I need your help, please get my story out there, I need brain surgery and cant afford it and am trying to raise the money for it let me know if you will help

Kelly Cresswell

Bounty hunters might be in trouble

A local production company was hired to follow bounty hunters in their search for people who skipped bail in Middle Tennessee. However, one of the cameramen claims what they witnessed while taping the reality show shocked him.

After three weeks on the job, A&A Digital Productions said they witnessed excessive force by bail jumpers.

Tony Michello of the company was hired by two bail bonding companies to document bounty hunters apprehending bail jumpers.

"It started out pretty simple, go out, no one puts up a fight, handcuff them," said Michello.

Michello said as the weeks went by more excessive force was being used to apprehend bail jumpers.

"Somewhere along the line, something twisted, and the heat started to turn up," said Michello.

As Michello's camera rolled, he said he caught bondsmen kicking a man who skipped bail on charges of reckless driving.

"They didn't identify themselves as bondsmen. When they opened the door, they forced their way in. I was amazed that they could even do such a thing, that somebody wanted for a non-violent crime would be treated like that by any bondsman is amazing," said Michello.

Michello told Channel 4 News the final straw was when a bondsman identified himself as a federal agent to a woman whose boyfriend was wanted on a warrant.

"Yes, he did misrepresent himself to her that was a federal agent. That was it for me, I knew he was breaking the law. That was the last footage we shot for them," said Michello.

Rutherford County Sheriff's detectives have viewed the raw footage, since some of the incidents occurred in Rutherford County.

According to Michello, detectives are looking to see if any laws have been broken.

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