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L Scott Harrell - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Scott Harrell, the founder of CompassPoint Investigations, has been protecting corporate assets for over 17 years. He began a career in the intelligence and investigations tradecraft when selected to work with several intelligence units while serving our country in the United States Navy.
Since his discharge, Scott has continued to apply the very special skills honed in the military through his own private investigation practice and service within the private security industry.
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- Karate Kids - Children in the Martial Arts
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] "Will the martial arts make my child aggressive or dangerous?" I'd like to respond with a simple and resounding "NO" but that might be an untruth. The negative consequences of misplaced values and poor martial arts teaching appear very quickly and can have an overwhelming affect on your child.
- Hook, Line and Sinker - 9 Proven Methods You Can Use to Keep From Being Caught in an Email Scam
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] Phishing can be simply defined as an attempt to obtain personal and sensitive information, generally accomplished with a fraudulent e-mail or website. The scam artists, who we'll call "phishermen," falsely present themselves as legitimate persons and organizations via e-mail or a website (the bait) and reel the victim into believing they are communicating with a trusted source.
- 20 Survival Tips For Victims of Domestic Violence
[Relationships:Domestic-Violence] Did you know that approximately 25% of all murders nationwide are a result of a pattern stemming from prior instances of domestic violence? It is a very serious problem affecting millions of households nationally and contrary to popular belief and media stereotypes, men are almost as likely to be abused as women by their partner or spouse.
- Are You Really a Victim of Sexual Harassment?
[Business:Human-Resources] Sexual harassment is commonly defined as anything in word or deed that is sexual in nature which makes you uncomfortable; plain and simple. Even though sexual harassment was outlawed nearly twenty-five years ago, it is still an enormous problem in the workplace.
- Social Networking - Understanding the Risks of Private Information in a Public Place
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] Admittedly, social networking sites are a great place to meet new people, advertise and put yourself out there. You can post information about yourself, communicate with others from all over the world, and reconnect with friends and family members. If you are concerned about your privacy however, understand that social networking can constitute more of a privacy risk than anything else you do in cyberspace. It is a cold hard fact that there are bad guys on the web and your identity and personal information is worth big bucks to them.
- 23 Tell-Tale Signs That Your Husband or Wife May Be Cheating on You Right Now
[Relationships:Affairs] "Is my partner cheating on me?" If you are asking yourself this question, there may already be a problem. The following is a guide written by an experienced private investigator which will help you determine if your spouse or love interest is cheating on you. After reading this list you may find there are some areas of concern.
- Bounty Hunter Jobs: Finding Employment in a "Dog Eat Dawg" Industry
[Business:Careers-Employment] Every once in a while I get a great question from someone who just "gets it" and I can tell right away that they will make a fine bail enforcement agent someday. This afternoon I received an email that made me sit down and think about the criteria I use for hiring new investigators into the fugitive investigation division of CompassPoint Investigations. Articulating what it is I am looking for when filling a "bounty hunter" job opening, exactly, was a lot more difficult than I had first imagined.
- Where Do Bounty Hunters and the Martial Arts Cross Paths?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Many people who write me asking how one should get started in the bail enforcement industry often include their martial arts backgrounds as a lead in to the question at hand. I often chuckle at that but one rent email did pose the question, "How will my martial arts background apply to bounty hunting?"
- How to Become a Bounty Hunter in 9 Easy Steps
[Business:Careers-Employment] Becoming a bounty hunter shouldn’t be all that hard right? I mean I've boiled it down to 9 easy steps...
- Your Most Important Resolution for 2006 is to Take Personal Security on the Internet Seriously
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] There is already a lot being said about malware (Trojans, viruses, worms, etc.) and attempts to obtain your cash, personal identity, usernames and passwords through various frauds and phishing schemes. While this is crucial information to have, practically nothing is being written about the tremendous amount of personal information pouring onto the Internet through the careless use of blogs and photo album services. In these popular new Internet outlets there exists a dangerous opportunity for predatory criminals; bloggers may in fact be fueling the fire and opportunity that these monsters need to commit their crimes!
- "Working" Your Way to Offline and Online Success; W is for Writing
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Writing has always been the first part of my W.O.R.K.I.N.G. approach, though its importance has increased exponentially since the race to attract attention via the Internet began heating up. It used to be that writing was the main method by which I built my own subject matter credibility but, while writing continues to be an integral part of my overall branding effort, I have found that the overall symbiosis between writing and the Internet component of my W.O.R.K.I.N.G. approach to entrepreneurship has become more important. Writing is now a vehicle by which I supercharge my Internet efforts.
- Bounty Hunters and the Enforcement of Bail: When Justice Deferred is Justice Denied
[Legal] There seems to be a lot of interest in the bounty hunting business these days… but I find that the public really knows very little about us and that the reality of what we do exactly is more speculative than not. As an industry leader, I think that it is important to the health of this industry that you know a little more about who we are, where we derive our authority and most importantly- that 99% of us don’t fit the stereotype of a mullet-headed adrenaline junkie, which is only being reinforced through the oxymoron of “reality TV.”
- Truth or Consequences: Hiring for Integrity
[Business] It is a well-documented fact that at least 2 out of every 5 applications contain one major fabrication. What the employer doesn't know can, and almost certainly will, have a tremendous impact on that organization!
- Nannycams: Maintaining Your Child's Welfare While You Are Away
[Home-Improvement:Security] What is happening to your children while you are away? Are they safe and secure or are they in danger due to abuse and neglect? Cameras hidden inside of everyday objects and then used for surveillance around the home, often referred to as nannycams or nanny cams, can give you peace of mind when you can't be there to protect them.
- Keeping Predators at Bay: Protecting Company Assets from Outside Threats
[Business] No matter what industry you are in, no matter what your assets include, inventory, money, information and other resources critical to you and your business are vulnerable to predators, outside of your company, who will go to great lengths to steal them.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Private Investigator
[Reference-and-Education:Vocational-Trade-Schools] Do you want to become a private investigator? Here are 13 of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a private eye and some insider secrets from a top investigation professional.
- Understanding Insurance Fraud
[Insurance] Insurance fraud is the second costliest white-collar crime in America, after tax evasion. It is estimated that $80 billion is paid out each year in fraudulent insurance claims. It is estimated by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud that the average American household pays over $950 a year in additional premiums to cover the cost of insurance fraud. According to industry estimates, healthcare fraud alone costs Americans $54 billion a year.
- Employee Theft: Examples of Misconduct by Occupation and Job Type
[Business:Careers-Employment] Examples of employee malfeasance can be better understood when broken down into basic occupation types and categories. By doing so, the underlying principles that contribute to acts of fraud, theft and embezzlement become evident: one must have access, opportunity and motivation.
- Corporate Cancer: An Epidemic of Dishonest Employees
[Business:Careers-Employment] Have you ever had to hire a new employee? Have you ever wondered if that single decision could mean the end of your own career... or maybe the death of an entire company?
This SHOULD keep you up at night.
Please let me explain...
- Creating and Interpreting Behavior During an Employment Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] Before conducting an employment interview, the interviewer must understand the fundamentals of behavior as it relates to the act of lying. During the interview, the interviewer must be concerned with whether or not a potential employee is telling the truth and accurately describing his or her background. Becoming aware of the manifestations of dishonesty is a vital skill in becoming a great interviewer and communicator.
- Pre-Screening Job Applicants: The Truth is in the Details
[Business:Careers-Employment] The best use of an interviewer’s time is spent prior to meeting the applicant. A quality prescreen of each candidate does two things: It saves the interviewer time by identifying undesirable candidates up front and allows the interviewer to prepare more fully and tailor the interview to each candidate.
- Conducting Pre-Employment Reference Inquiries and Background Investigations
[Business:Careers-Employment] Reference and background inquiries allow an employer to verify information provided by the applicant. Companies who make proper and judicious use of the information gathered as a result of a thorough background investigation typically reduce exposure to employee fraud, theft, embezzlement, turnover, unqualified employees, negligent hiring claims and violence in the workplace.
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