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40 Years and Hit the Hill 2016!
Join Us April 5th to 8th!

Jan / Feb 2016

  
A message from your NCISS President
Join us for Hit the Hill!
Dear Members and Colleagues:
 
Greetings:
 
In my last letter to the NCISS membership in November 2105, the world had just witnessed two attacks by terrorist. Since then more attacks on our freedom in the United States have taken place in the form of "Active Shooters".
This is quite disturbing and more needs to done on the done to assist our clients with their development of their own Active Shooter programs. NCISS recognizes the need to assist in this area, not only are we advocating line item appropriations to help fund private industry put a boots on the ground Active Shooter program.
 
I have been asked to join a select group of individuals made up from leading security/private investigator organizations, government and others to begin the tenuous process of developing standards and guidelines.
 
This is done in conjunction with ASIS International (ASIS) and the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). I will keep you updated as this process is developing.
 
We now have a little over two months to complete the registration process, book your rooms and make your Senator and Representative appointments for the 40th Annual Hit the Hill and Conference. You can download the registration form here - https://nciss.memberclicks.net/assets/NCISS%20HTH%202016%20Registration%20Form.pdf
 
This year the host hotel will be the:
Embassy Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor & Grand Historic Venue
222 St. Paul Place
Baltimore MD, 21202
(410) 727-2222
 
Advocacy Hub
NCISS continues to show leadership and its commitment to State Association outreach with the release of the new Advocacy Hub (AH). The AH is a wonderful tool for State Associations to monitor legislation effecting their state. The AH not only identifies certain pieces legislation, it can be helpful with call to action letters from your members to your Congressional and House Representatives.
 
The AH will continue to add more features as we learn more about the issues that have an impact on your business. The AH link can be found our website, via this short link http://goo.gl/QSCcgc 
 
The NCISS leadership team looks forward to seeing all of you in DC.
 
Regards,
James E. Huckabee
President- National Council of Investigations &Security Services
[email protected]
 
NCISS
7501 Sparrows Point Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21219
800.445.8408    
[email protected]
Check Out Your New NCISS Website!
 

In November it was announced that the new website was up!  The new site has a new feel, look and information to keep all members informed of the mission of NCISS and successes for which your support is both needed and appreciated.

 

Navigation is easy.  We have added a new Vendors & Sponsors page - please visit and contact them for how they can help you as a member of NCISS.  The member directory is listed with contact information, or you can move to the search page and specify the criteria you need to find a member to assist you.

 

The final steps are to have online membership applications, dues renewals and conference registrations all online and easier for members.  As this is being finalized, be sure and continue to make your dues and conference payments directly to Carol by email or fax.

 

If you have any questions, suggestions or problems with the website, please contact NCISS or your Regional Director.

 

Roy Bucklin has agreed to continue as our Technology Chair in maintaining the website. 
NCISS 40th Annual Conference and Hit the Hill!
Set your calendars as we celebrate 40 years of NCISS at the Nation's Capital!  The dates are April 5th to April 8th.
04/05 (Tue) - Arrival
04/06 (Wed) - Board meeting, Annual meeting and Reception
04/07 (Thu) - Congressional appointments and reception on The Hill
04/08 (Fri) - seminars and banquet
 
Embassy Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor & Grand Historic Venue
222 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Room rate $159 includes breakfast buffet and evening reception daily.

A day of speakers and seminars has been finalized, and the awards gala banquet is always something to look forward to.  Be sure to book your flights, make your room reservations, and schedule Congressional appointments!
Legislative Watch - Security & Investigations
NCISS State Legislation Awareness Monitoring (SLAM) update at

Lobbyit has set up NCISS's "state-level" tracking, continues to identify hundreds of bills in 30 active states.  The most important, by state, are below.  To view bills impacting private investigators, private patrol operators, or security guards in your state, go to www.NCISS.org to the Advocacy Hub (direct link http://goo.gl/QSCcgc) and then look for the State Legislation link (direct link http://goo.gl/RPcv0W).  You can search alphabetically by State. If your state is not listed, it means that either your state was either not in session or there were no bills introduced that met our search parameters. If you know of a bill in your state that we need to become aware, please contact your Regional Director.
 
To be both effective and current, NCISS and Lobbyit need suggestions for legislative and regulatory keywords to track activities at the state and federal levels.  Please contact your Regional Director to provide these keywords.

Recent state legislative activity includes the continued drone and GPS bills for regulation.  As with the federal level NCISS monitors, being involved in your state on these issues is important.  In addition, both Alaska and Mississippi have bills introduced to license private investigators.

Be sure and check your state for current legislation to monitor in support or oppose.  NCISS members are encouraged to contact their Regional Directors for suggested guidance and support.

Several dozen bills continue to be monitored by Lobbyit and NCISS.  Here are just 15 examples both Senate and House bills.  Visit http://conta.cc/1GkAPLn for the complete list and linked details.
S 177 -- Data Security and Breach Notification Act
S 237 -- Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S 288 -- National Labor Relations Board Reform Act
S 356 -- Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act
S 407 -- Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
S 498 -- Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
S 512 -- The Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act
S 668 -- Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act
S 740 -- Improve the Coordination and Use of Geospatial Data. 
S 754 -- Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
S 801 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act for Collective Bargaining Units. 
S 1023 -- Amend the Internal Revenue Code for Refundable Credit for Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations. 
S 1027 -- Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act
S 1123 -- Reform the Authorities of the Federal Government to Require the Production of Certain Records
S 1158 -- Ensure the Privacy and Security of Sensitive Personal Information
S 1520 -- Protect Victims of Stalking From Violence. 
S 1559 -- Pet and Women Safety Act
S 1759 -- Phone Scam Prevention Act
HR 47 -- Ensure Secure Gun Storage and Gun Safety Devices. 
HR 491 -- Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
HR 580 -- Data Accountability and Trust Act
HR 612 -- National Right-to-Work Act
HR 656 -- Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
HR 689 -- Surveillance Order Reporting Act
HR 699 -- Email Privacy Act
HR 719 -- TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act
HR 752 -- Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
HR 791 -- Cell Phone Freedom Act
HR 798 -- Responsible Skies Act
HR 827 -- Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act
HR 950 -- Prohibiting Automated Traffic Enforcement Act
HR 1385 -- Provide for a Legal Framework for the Operation of Public Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
HR 1431 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to Prohibit the Preemption of State Stalking Laws. 
HR 1432 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to Prohibit the Preemption of State Identity Theft Laws. 
HR 1560 -- Protecting Cyber Networks Act
HR 1646 -- Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act
HR 1704 -- Personal Data Notification and Protection Act
HR 1731 -- National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act
HR 1746 -- Truth in Employment Act
HR 1766 -- Amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to Repeal Small Business Loan Data Collection
HR 1767 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act to Require Lists of Employees Eligible to Vote 
HR 1768 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act with Respect to Timing of Elections
HR 1770 -- Require Notice to Individuals in Breach of Security
HR 1893 -- Amend the National Labor Relations Act to Modify the Authority of the NLRB for Rulemaking, Issuance of Complaints, and Unfair Labor Practices. 
HR 1939 -- No Armed Drones (NADA) Act
HR 2246 -- Amend chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, Applicable to Commerce in Firearms
HR 2283 -- Purchases of Ammunition and Licensing of Ammunition Dealers, and Reporting 
HR 2909 -- Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act
HR 3025 -- Wildfire Airspace Protection Act
        
Francie Koehler Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI, CLI
Legislative Committee - Investigations Chair 
(510) 772-5512
 
 
   
Brad Duffy
Legislative Committee - Security Chair 
(515) 244-5660  
 
 
 
 
Make sure NCISS is monitoring your state legislation!  
The Advocacy Hub is at http://goo.gl/QSCcgc
A tutorial is at http://goo.gl/51CBMi 

Archives of NCISS Legislative Alerts can be found at:
Your Advocate and The eAdvocate
Now 3x per year!  Look for the next issue of your new
The Advocate, in your mailbox, in early August!

2nd Vice President, Terry Myer, shares with us his philosophy on the importance of supporting NCISS and your state associations...


NCISS every state and association for investigators and security consultants in your national trade journal, The NCISS journal, 'Your Advocate', delivered by direct mail to the agency owners who have an interest in events in Washington, D.C.

The journal is now mailed three times each year (before Hit the Hill / Annual Meeting, the Mid-Term Meeting, and year end) and is also available online.  We welcome contributions on investigation or security related topics of interest to our members. If you have news or an idea for an article contact your Regional Director or Advocate editor. In the meantime, check out current and past issues at https://nciss.memberclicks.net/the-advocate.

In an effort to make sure our members are current on news of their professions, this bi-monthly electronic bulletin, The eAdvocate, is sent via email.

If you have news or an idea for either Your Advocate or The eAdvocate, contact the editor, Dean A. Beers, at [email protected] 

Be sure and check the current and past issues at http://conta.cc/ZoQsTl
Region News and State Association Updates
Gene Ferraro forms Forensic Pathways, Inc.
Past president and chairman and current board member Gene Ferraro, CPP, CFE, PCI, SPHR is at it again! Gene has recently formed a new professional services company. His new firm, ForensicPathways, Inc. is Denver based but provides services throughout most of the United States. The firm specializes in workplace misconduct investigations, provides employee training and consulting services. Gene is a licensed investigator in California, Colorado and Illinois. He can be reached at 303.816.1638 or
 
From 2nd VP Terry Myer, Sr.
Well what a great year for NCISS in 2015. We made a lot of progress with new members and continue being the voice of the Nation`s Capital. There are so many new perks for the members of NCISS and support to the industry.

"We need you and you need us." I would like to invite all of the new members I have become friends with and new members soon to be, to our 40th Annual NCISS Hit the Hill. It is something you will never forget. Please make your reservations NOW. Don't be left out. Be a part of our history. This is the most important conference of the year. We want to share many new things for 2016, and it will be even better than 2015. see you soon.

NCISS MEMBER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES 
The following NCISS member associations conferences are coming up, many are offering NCISS members a discount. If you are attending, please let your Regional Director know.

April 2016 NCISS Hit the Hill and General Meeting / Conference
Plans are in place for the next Hit the Hill in April 2016.  Please mark your calendars for arrival April 5th, our host hotel will be Embassy Suites in Baltimore, with transportation provided to The Hill.

Watch your emails and future Advocates for details! Visit the Events Calendar for details of these conferences - https://nciss.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=year.listevents&Itemid=144&year=2016&month=11&day=02
  
04/08/2016 - LPDAM - Licensed Private Detectives Association of Massachusetts

04/17/2016 - WAD - World Association of Detectives 2016 Mid-Term Board Meeting

04/27/2016 - NALI - National Association of Legal Investigators 49th Annual Conference

05/05/2016 - SCALI - SCALI - South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators

05/19/2016 - Associations One Investigation & Security Conference in Ohio 
 
Please send your NCISS member association conference dates and links to [email protected] for inclusion in The eAdvocate, Your Advocate magazine, and the NCISS website.
Dues Renewal and New Categories of Membership
Help grow your Voice in Washington
renew your NCISS membership... 
 
It is now time for 2016 dues renewal!  You should receive your invoice in the mail.  Please contact Carol Ward by phone, email or fax to continue your support and membership of NCISS - Your Voice in DC and Across America! You can renew as a Silver member or Gold member.
 
Phone:  (800) 445-8408
Fax: (410) 388-9746
Email:  [email protected]  
 
If paying by credit card, please consider adding 2% (or rounding up) to offset the fees to NCISS. Of course a donation to the legislative fund is always appreciated! 
 
The following are membership categories: 
Silver Member will receive all the rights and privileges of membership, but shall not have the right to vote or hold office. Silver Membership is only available for the first year of membership. Dues are $99 for one year and must renew at the Gold level of $175 on the anniversary of joining. Only available to an applicant who has not held previous membership in NCISS.

Gold Member will receive all the rights and privileges of membership. Dues are $175 per year. Dues are payable on the anniversary date of joining.
 
Contact your Regional Director if you have any questions or need assistance.  Membership and dues information are also at

The National Voice of the Investigative & Security Professions
As a member of NCISS, you know the importance of the NCISS mission - please share this with your colleagues and encourage them to be part of the NCISS mission.  First year introductory dues are $99.  
Vendors and Sponsors of NCISS
Benefits for you, fitting your needs
NCISS has launched a new Vendors and Sponsors Program to bring you expanded benefits as a member of NCISS.  We welcome the following additions to the program:

DIAMOND SPONSOR:


Contact [email protected] for details to join the new Vendors and Sponsors Program as a Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze level supporter of NCISS members.

All NCISS members receive a discount from Office Depot and now Office Max.  Savings on copies and printing are significant (up to 80%) and a portion is donated to NCISS. ($180 of color and black & white printing became $30!)
In this eAdvocate!...
NCISS - Your Voice, Your Benefits
New Website
New NCISS Vendors and Sponsors
NCISS Legislative Watch
Your Advocate and The eAdvocate
Region News and State Association Update
Vendors and Sponsors
Dues and Dues Renewal
Your Membership, Your Voice ...
First Year Dues 
$99! 
The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc., is a cooperative effort of those companies and associations responsible for providing private security and investigation services to the legal profession, business community, government and the public.  

 

It is the role of NCISS to meet and solve these problems while seeking to uncover and recommend action on any hidden potential problems which may have an effect on our profession.

NCISS Board
Executive Council
President
James Huckabee

1st Vice President
Dean Beers

2nd Vice President
Terry Myer, Sr.

3rd Vice President
Brad Duffy

Secretary
Debbie Anderson

Treasurer
Bill Fletcher

Chair
Bob Heales

Executive Director
Carol Ward

Directors
Region 1 
Dean Gluth

Region 2
Tony Quintana

Region 3
Larry Flannery

Region 4
Mark Gillespie

Region 5
Andrea Orozco

Region 6
Dana Griffith

Members at Large
Jerry Pitman
Audra Coleman
Gary Brummond
Tim O'Rourke   
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