2015 IAPI Professional Investigators Conference Informative and relevant topics for professional investigators The Professional Investigators (IAPI) cordially invites you to our annual training and education conference, Saturday, October 24, 2015 with a Networking Dinner & Social, Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Cambria Hotel & Suites, Indianapolis, IN. This one-day event is open to all licensed professional investigators, law-enforcement professionals, specialty investigators and criminal justice students. We have a wide variety of speakers, vendors, and sponsors, all providing useful information, products and current topics in the investigative profession. This event will also include a catered lunch, door prizes, and the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals in the investigative industry. The conference will also allow those in need the opportunity to earn continuing education and (ILEA) Indiana Law Enforcement Academy credits. So please mark your calendars and invite your coworkers, colleagues, and friends to join us at this event. Take advantage of simple registration and discounted hotel room rates now! Topics & Speakers Principles & Ethics Report Writing Workshop Eric De Van, Owner De Van & Associates, Columbia, SC Principles & Ethics: How to Conduct Investigations and Prepare Documentation to Comfortably Testify in Court Report Writing Workshop: Learn the Best Way to Write Clear, Concise Reports Introduction to Cyber Secretary, Eileen Works, who will write your reports saving you time and headaches. Eric De Van s Bio Mr. De Van is a Licensed Private Detective in the State of South Carolina, and Owner of De Van & Associates in Columbia, SC. Mr. De Van has over 25 years Investigative Experience as a former Deputy Investigator with the Richland Cty., S.C. Coroner s Office, and currently as an Investigator with the Richland Cty., S.C. Public Defender s Office. He has owned and operated his own Private Detective Agency as well from 1996 to present conducting Pre- Employment Background Checks,
Make your reservation today Criminal Defense Investigations, Accident Investigations, Asset Recovery, and Security Audits. Mr. De Van currently has instructional courses for Private Investigators that are approved in MN, SC, NC, and TN. Mr. De Van will provide two of his (2) hour MN PI approved C.E.U. courses in the Investigative field. Accounting Basics small businesses. She opened Accounting Solutions Plus in 2009 and has successfully continued to grow her clientele year over year. Accounting Solutions Plus offers financial solutions to small business owners to ensure the overall success of their companies. Death Investigations Jessica Broadway, President Accounting Solutions Plus Accounting Basics Information, Tips and Tricks Jessica Broadway s Bio Jessica Brockway brings more than 12 years of experience in diverse financial and business consulting experience to her role as President of Accounting Solutions Plus. Jessica is dedicated to helping clients achieve business success by helping them establish sound financial processes. Focused on services for small to medium sized businesses, she is committed to delivering financial services that meet each client s unique objectives. Jessica has gained extensive accounting experience orking as an employee in small business, corporate and public accounting and management for Scott McCord, Coroner Newton County Coroner s Office Death Investigations: - Things to Look For and Often Missed - How Social Media Plays a Part - The Role of the Private Investigator Scott McCord s Bio Scott McCord graduated from South Newton High School in 1978 and began a 33 year career in EMS with the Newton County Ambulance Service where he presently holds the position of Assistant Director/Paramedic. Mr. McCord worked as a police officer for the towns of Goodland and Brook for 2 years and obtained 40 hour Pre-Basic Training at the Newton County Sheriff's Department. He has been a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Brook Volunteer Fire Department since 1983. Mr. McCord became Deputy Coroner of Newton County in 1999 and Coroner Elect in 2008 and presently holds that office.
Book Early Discounted room rates available until October 9 He is certified as a Medical Legal Death Investigator both in Indiana and nationally and is a Certified Major Crimes Investigator through Texas A&M. Mr. McCord s Boards and affiliations include: National Association for the Prevention of Suicide; Newton County Child Protection team; Newton County Child Fatality Review Team (Chair); Newton County Drug Coalition. Creating a Better Working Relationship Between Police & PI s Within the Court System Marketing & Social Media Lieutenant Roger Spurgeon, Homicide Indianapolis Metro Police Department Sarah Ferguson, Director of Marketing Visit Hendricks County Marketing and Social Media Basics Sarah Ferguson s Bio Sarah Ferguson is the Director of Marketing at Visit Hendricks County. Since arriving in 2008, she has built the company's social media presence while overseeing the organization s marketing initiatives. You can find her on twitter @Ms_McMillen as well as learn more about what Hendricks County has to offer through her work account @HendricksCounty. Detective Daniel Kepler, Homicide Indianapolis Metro Police Department Creating a Better Working Relationship Between Police and PI s Within the Court System Hot Topics of Investigations Social Media Skills and Investigations Roger L. Spurgeon s Bio Lt. Roger L. Spurgeon has been a police officer for roughly 35 years in Houston, TX and in Indianapolis, IN. He became a Homicide Detective in 1996, and spent the next six years investigating fresh cases. In 2002 he was promoted to Sergeant and was placed in charge of the Homicide Cold Case Unit and the Aggravated Assault Unit.
Seminar Registration Fee - $60 In 2008 he was promoted to Lieutenant and became the Section Supervisor for the Homicide Day Shift, Middle Shift, and Cold Case Units. He is a Critical Incident Response Team member, a Law Enforcement Training Board Certified Instructor, is IMPD s ViCAP Manager, and continues as a practitioner and instructor in the field of Death Investigations to this day. Daniel Kepler s Bio Detective Kepler s work experience includes IMPD Homicide Detective, Robbery and Aggravated Assault Detective, Burglary Detective, Grand Jury Investigator Liaison, Arson Investigator, Patrol Officer, and Probation Officer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in Criminology. He has special experience in utilizing social media in the course of his investigations. Expectations of an Attorney When Utilizing a PI Expectations of an Attorney When Utilizing a PI I. Marshall Pinkus s Bio Bar Admission Indiana (1973) U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Marshall Pinkus is a lifelong resident of Indiana. He is a graduate of North Central High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Butler University. Mr. Pinkus earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis. With over forty years of trial experience, he devotes 100% of his practice to litigation. Mr. Pinkus has been a presenter on various topics at CLE seminars and is also a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. His practice involves all areas of family law as well as plaintiff personal injury cases. He has successfully litigated and/or settled a wide range of plaintiff damage cases, ranging from smaller damage cases to a multi-million dollar settlement. Mr. Pinkus also handles criminal matters, employment issues, discrimination cases and other areas of civil litigation. He has presented cases before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and the Indiana Supreme Court. Mr. Pinkus and his wife have five children and reside in Carmel. I Marshall Pinkus, Attorney at Law Pinkus & Pinkus
Friday, October 23, 2015 Registration & Reception 5 pm to 7 pm Dinner Black Swan Brewpub Self-pay (Walking distance) 7 pm to 9 pm Hospitality Suite 9 pm to Midnight Saturday, October 24, 2015 Registration & Breakfast 8:30 am to 9 am Cambria Hotel & Suites Indianapolis Airport We have secured discount rates for both Friday and Saturday nights for the 2015 IAPI Conference on : Rate: $99 per night (Rates subject to taxes and fees) Conference 9 am to 6 pm Cambria Hotel & Suites Indianapolis Airport 6014 Gateway Drive Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 279-2394 choicehotels.com To Reserve Rooms: Call 317-279-2394 and mention Indiana Association of Professional Investigators Book by October 9, 2015 to guarantee your spot at the 2015 IAPI Professional Investigators Conference.