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  NCISS - YOUR VOICE, YOUR BENEFITS

Updated for 2017 (4th Qtr)   

  
National Council of Investigation & Security Services
Your Voice...Your Benefits
Dear Members,
  
You are NCISS!
 
NCISS is unique in its mission - to advocate for all professional investigators and security officers and agencies to further our profession - to keep us in business with the resources we need.  NCISS does this by staying alert to actions that may have a positive or negative impact on our professions, and partnering with state associations to offer our assistance at the local level.  It truly is a partnership of our members and state associations - Together We're Better! 

For over 40 years NCISS has been, and continues to be, the most influential voice and legislative advocate for the Security and Private Investigation professions in the United States of America.
 
As the largest national association of investigative and security professionals, your reach and influence is more than your membership - it is the combined voices your association and colleagues.  As many members are part of other state, national and international associations with varying benefits, at NCISS we offer unique benefits - from legislative advocacy and alerts to multi-association integral networking.  Your NCISS membership extends to tens of thousands of friends and colleagues in the investigation and security professions.
 
The most important benefit you may realize by being a member - and encouraging others to join - is advocating for the rights  and privileges of your profession.  From friendships to guidance, and grassroots advocacy to national and global assistance, NCISS works for, and counts on, you.   
 
For a list of the most popular benefits of NCISS membership, please visit www.nciss.org/membership-and-benefits.    
 
NCISS
7501 Sparrows Point Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21219
(410) 477-2361
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NCISS 2018 Hit the Hill and Annual Meeting


Be Your Profession's Voice in Your Nation's Capital...
Join Your NCISS at the 2018 Hit the Hill and 42nd Annual Meeting - March 2018!
 
Registration includes Welcome Reception, Coffee Breaks, Orientation Breakfast, Capitol Hill Luncheon, Capitol Hill Legislative Reception, Awards Luncheon, HTH packets and Seminars.
 
2018 Hit the Hill and Annual Conference - Speakers announced!
In addition to our annual Hit the Hill meetings with our Senators and Representatives, NCISS presents a series of training sessions to enhance this already popular and special event.
 
NCISS is fortunate to have many members with expertise in multiple investigative and security services disciplines. We appreciate them giving of their time to join us for the Hit the Hill and Annual Meeting events, as well as speak to our group on a variety of important trends and topics important to each of us.  
 
 
Details of the full schedule and registration are on the NCISS website at www.NCISS.org
 
NCISS is honored to have the following speakers for the training seminars:
  • Terry Kilburn
Terry will use his decades of database and records experience to speak on trends and techniques of effective database use.
 
  • Timothy A. Dimoff, CEO/President
SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc.
The Escalating Trends of Aggression and Violence Sweeping Our Nation.
 
  • Cynthia Hetherington
Hetherington Group
Cynthia will speak on the Internet, open sources and database offerings.
 
Schedule of Events
  • Sunday March 18th - Arrival
  • Monday March 19th - Board Meeting and Annual Meeting with Elections, Evening Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday March 20th - Breakfast, Hit the Hill Briefing, Hit the Hill Appointments, US Capitol Luncheon, and Afternoon Reception
  • Wednesday March 21st - Educational Seminars, President's Luncheon with Awards and Swearing In, New Board Meeting
  • Thursday March 22nd - Departure
 
Host Hotel Information
 
Deadline for reservations is February 23, 2018
Residence Inn Marriott in Arlington VA - Reservations (703) 415-1300
Room rate is $199 per night and includes breakfast and Wi-Fi - Deadline for reservations is February 23,2018
 
Now Available for download - NCISS Your Advocate Fall 2017
Just a reminder that you can now download the digital Your Advocate Fall 2017! This was emailed by Constant Contact ( http://conta.cc/2zaKWG5 ). 
 
As 2017 comes to a close, and we begin to celebrate holidays important to each of us - from Thanksgiving and Christmas, to Hanukah and the New Year, NCISS wishes the best to all of our members and their families. Some have had very trying times this year and have persevered, and as a family, we extend our thanks for your membership and support, of health and happiness.
 
This digital issue can be downloaded and shared from:
 
It is important to begin preparing for the 2018 Hit the Hill and Annual Meeting in March 2018. Your early registration form is inside and full details coming to you soon! It is the perfect time to register, reserve your room, make your official appointments and book your flights!
 
Here is what is in Your Advocate...
From the President 
Vendors & Sponsors 
From the Vice Presidents 
About NCISS 
Hit the Hill / Annual Meeting Registration 
NCISS & Member News 
Lobbyit Legislative Updates 
Welcome New Members! 
History of NCISS Successes 
Replacing SSNs? 
Usefulness of SSNs? 
Vital Investigations & Data 
Recognizing Our Veterans 
Member Savings Benefits 
NCISS Store 
Are Your Dues Current? 
 
Be sure and look for new membership benefits!  
 
In this digital issue, there are embedded links to additional important information, and each graphic has an appropriate link to additional information. Please be sure and visit each of our Vendors and Sponsors, and learn all that NCISS and our members have accomplished in the recent  months!
 
Thank you for your NCISS support and membership!

Legislative Alerts and News
The most important function of NCISS is to monitor and direct federal legislation. But we also play an important role in acting as a conduit for state legislative information. Through joint efforts and other national and state associations of related industries, our advocates keep a finger on bills which affect our professions.

Often, a law passed in a trend setting state will be adopted almost verbatim by other states wishing to follow it. If an unfavorable law is enacted in one state, NCISS alerts other state associations who can take action to keep the problem from spreading. A number of important position papers have already been authored on key issues such as privacy, police moonlighting, reciprocity and use of private contractors over hiring more government employees.

NCISS officers and members are frequently called upon to testify at Congressional hearings giving our industry's viewpoint. Hit The Hill - NCISS members from across the country join together in Washington to meet with their Senators, Representatives and staff so they can be informed about our concerns and viewpoints. Congress appreciates our input in assisting them with promulgating sound legislation and regulations.

As soon as our legislative committee and advocate see an issue of concern to the investigative and security professions, a special Legislative Alert is sent via email to all members and distributed through special networking within state associations, as well as nationally and internationally.  In addition, our legislative advocate sends a monthly summary of legislation and regulations they are watching on behalf of NCISS members.

To keep alert of the latest legislative watch, please visit www.nciss.org/legislation

To read the archives of special NCISS Alerts and News, please visit  http://www.nciss.org/important-nciss-news
Members Only Area at NCISS.org
Be sure and visit the Members Only area at www.nciss.org/members-only.

This has the State Legislative Awareness Monitoring Program and links for state legislation, and other member only items. This will be accessible only to our members - individuals, associations, etc.


On this page are links to current: 
- Benefits of Your NCISS Membership
- President Messages
- The eAdvocate
- NCISS  / Lobbyit Alerts
- NCISS / Lobbyit Monthly Reports
- NCISS / Lobbyit Federal Legislation Monitoring
-- and archives of the above
Categories of Membership and Dues
 
Increase NCISS Membership and Make a Donation Today!
 
When renewing, please consider a donation to the NCISS Legislative Fund or NCISS PAC. 
 
The following are the current categories of membership: 
  • Regular Member: $175 -- includes the NCISS Legislative Fund and receives all rights and privileges of membership.
  • Affiliate Member: $175 -- Investigative & Security employees of government agencies, law firms, insurance firms or related business.
  • Associate Member: $75 -- Unlicensed employee of a Regular Member agency.
  • Service Member: $250 -- Individual or company providing services relative to the investigation or security industry.
  • Association Member: $100 ($1.00 per member or $100.00 if your membership is 100 or less) -- A non-profit state, regional, or national association whose chief membership are private investigators, private investigative agencies, and/or security guard companies. This is does not cover membership or benefits for individuals.  This provides your association legislative representation and protection in Washington, D.C.
Contact your Regional Director if you have any questions or need assistance.

Membership and dues information is also at
   
As a member of NCISS, you know the importance of the NCISS mission.  Please share with your colleagues to be part of the NCISS success! 
NCISS Legislative Fund
The NCISS Legislative Advocacy needs your continued support!
 
Help grow your Voice in Washington
renew your NCISS membership and refer a friend... 
 
Please consider a donation to the NCISS Legislative Fund.

* If you want to protect access to the records and resources you need... 
* If your ability to conduct individual locates, backgrounds, witness interviews, surveillance, business due diligence, investor due diligence, expert consultations, worker compensation claims, criminal defense, or civil investigations are important...

Please support the NCISS Legislative Fund or PAC today! NCISS was formed over 40 years ago by investigative and security agencies with the foresight to know these protections are needed! 

Your donation helps further the NCISS mission - YOUR voice in our nation's capital! Just $10, $25 or $50 makes a difference in YOUR Legislative Fund!

Contact the NCISS President or Executive Director if you have any questions or need assistance and to make an individual or association donation. [email protected] or [email protected] 
Networking and Peer Assistance
National Directory - One of the most important values, and foundation, for NCISS is you - the membership.  NCISS screens all membership applications, providing you the benefit of seeking assistance directly with another member via the directory or listserv requests for assistance.  The national membership directory includes individual and association members.  Their contact information and specialties are included.  Visit www.nciss.org/member-search  to access this important tool for the location of screened correspondent agencies to accept reciprocal assignments. 
  
Listserv - The primary purpose of NCISS Listserv's is to allow the NCISS Administration and the elected leaders of NCISS to communicate to NCISS members and keep NCISS members abreast of legal and legislative happenings that affect them. A secondary purpose is for the exchange of referral work and information helpful to working assignments.  Rules and information are at www.nciss.org/listserve-rules  
 
Business & Training Bulletins - NCISS is comprised of members that are leaders and experts in their fields.  Special bulletins are written by members of NCISS who are experienced and expert in their field, these bulletins accommodate the sharing of ideas and standards. 
 
Annual Meeting and Hit the Hill (every Spring)
- These two important events have been combined to further the mission of NCISS is legislative advocacy at the federal level for members. 

Hit the Hill is one of the most important, and effective, events for members to share with Senators and Representatives what most impacts our professions.  Each spring NCISS leaders and members meet in Washington, DC to visit with our elected Senators and Representatives in Congress.  NCISS also arranges special functions to meet and greet these elected officials, and will also be holding a luncheon inside the Capitol building.

The Annual Meeting includes the board meeting, annual membership meeting, board elections, seminars, and closing with gala banquet with swearing in of officers and presentation of awards. 

The 42 nd 2018 Annual Meeting / Hit the Hill will be held in March. Speakers are lined up and plans being finalized. Watch for details beginning in the next Your Advocate and The eAdvocate. 
Tangible Benefits Pay Your Dues!
NCISS understands members also need tangible benefits for their membership dues.  The committee continues to find benefits - any of which may exceed the cost of annual dues.  NCISS does not charge a premium on any dues for any member benefits, and using just two of these can save over $500 annually.  It saves and pays to be a member of NCISS! The latest member benefits can be found at  https://nciss.memberclicks.net/membership-and-benefits

The following Vendors & Sponsors are recommended providers of NCISS - and also support NCISS and your membership! Please contact them to see how they can help you, and visit their websites (click on their logo).

Recommended Providers to NCISS members! 

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Offered Discount Programs for NCISS Members

Office DepotĀ® to bring you a FREE national discount program
 
 
 
NCISS Apparel Store - Now Open!
NCISS now has a stand-alone store with one of our Vendors & Sponsors, EmbroidMe of Davenport IA

The store is now open at  http://nciss.logoshop.com!

NCISS will benefit with a percentage of sales for the NCISS Legislative Fund.

The store will allow you to purchase seasonal apparel with one of two NCISS logos, as well as your own investigative agency or security firm logo, and your state association (as well as other professional associations). All logos can include custom text embroidery. Text with NCISS logos are limited to the member name, their agency, and NCISS position. State (or other acceptable) association logos and accompanying test must be approved by the state or other association. Details will be available on the store website.
 
Customized apparel is a way to promote your agency and our professions. Be sure and support NCISS and our Vendors & Sponsors.
Your NCISS Benefits
NCISS - Your Voice, Your Benefits
Your Advocate and The eAdvocate
Legislative Alerts and News
Networking and Peer Assistance
Benefits that Pay Your Dues!
Your Membership, Your Voice ...
 
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
Terry Myer, Sr.

1st Vice President
Brad Duffy 

2nd Vice President
Dean Gluth 
 
3rd Vice President
Andrea Orozco


Secretary 
Francie Koehler

Treasurer
Jim Zimmer

Board Chair
Dean Beers

Executive Director
Carol Ward

Directors
Region 1 
Candace Ivey

Region 2
Open

Region 3
Bob Dunn

Region 4
Mark Gillespie

Region 5
Open

Region 6
Chris Reynolds

Members at Large 
Jim Casteel
Brandy Lord
Steve Rambam
Jeff Hammock    
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