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The Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado

in association with

NALI and PI MAGAZINE

present the

2008 Rocky Mountain Private Investigator's Conference
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
October 2-4, 2008

at the
Hotel Colorado

20 CE credits recognized by NALI

PPIAC, founded  in 1978, was formed to improve the credibility of private investigators and to provide guidelines for a licensing statute, should one be drafted.

PPIAC focuses on the continuous education of investigators while providing a framework for their ethical conduct. When the public needs a P.I., they can rely on the competent members of this organization, who have all passed a thorough background check. PPIAC members believe in high standards of conduct and also in a constant upgrading of skills and knowledge through training.

PPIAC, about 140 members strong, fosters professionalism, as well as informs the investigative community of legislative changes. We sponsor monthly trainings and a three-day Annual Training Conference covering the various aspects of a very diverse business.

PPIAC provides an excellent forum for the networking of these numerous investigative specialties.

Schedule of courses

THURSDAY: 
9:00-9:30       Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:30-10:00     Opening Remarks/Welcome – John McFarlane, President
                               • State of PI activity in CO
                               • Why PPIAC supports Licensing
                               • What PI’s are doing in CO 
                               • Conference Overview
                               • PPIAC’s role in your success as an Investigator
                               • Q & A for new Investigators
10:00-12:00    Marketing the Intangible – Gene Ferraro – CFE, CPP 
12:00-1:00      Lunch
1:15-3:00        Rainmaking: Getting and Keeping Profitable Clients – Joe Dickerson – CFE, CFI
3:00-3:15        Break
3:15-4:30        How to investigate for Criminal Defense – John Castellano – PI
4:30-5:30        Making and working a business plan – Jim Olp- Denver SBA
5:30-6:30        Cocktail Reception

FRIDAY: 
7:30-8:00         Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:15          NCISS News – Francie Koehler – President of NCISS
8:15-10:15       Interviews/Statements – Bill Blake – CFE, CPP
10:15-10:30     Break
10:30-11:30     Working with Attorneys – The Care and Feeding of your Attorney - John Castellano – PI
11:30-12:30      Uncovering Reasonable Doubt – Jennifer Henslee, Esq
12:30-1:30        Lunch
1:30-3:30         Walking the Minefield: Professionalism & Ethics – Bill Blake – CFE, CPP     
3:30-3:45         Break
3:45-5:00         Computer Forensics and the Law-Cracking email addresses and cell phone #’s – 
                          Dave Pettinari – University of Phoenix faculty
6:00                  Banquet Dinner – Formal Speaker (Attorney General John Suthers)

SATURDAY: 
8:00-8:30         Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:30         Subcontracting – Bill Blake – CFE, CPP
9:30-10:30       GLB/FCRA Compliance – Gene Ferraro – CFE, CPP
10:30-10:45     Break
10:45-11:45     Basic Business Accounting – To be announced
11:45-12:45     Lunch
1:00-2:30         Crime Scene Photography/Blood Spatter Analysis – Dianna Taylor Forensic Crime 
                          Scene/Forensic Fire Investigation
2:30-2:45         Break
2:45-4:45         LSAT (Linguistic Statement Analysis) - Sgt. Bob Shaffer
4:45 - 5:00       Door Prize Drawings – Must be present to win