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INVESTIGATIVE HYPNOSIS: Is it effective or completely bogus?
Way back in the 1970’s when I was a college student studying criminal justice I participated in a student...
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NamUS: An Important Tool in Missing Persons Investigations
As a private investigator in my home state of Oregon, I often have clients who want me to find...
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Police Suspect Sketches – How Accurate and Useful are they?
Some trace the history of police suspect sketches to French police officer Alphonse Bertillon (1853 – 1914). In all likelihood, some police...
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The Illusion of Security – Confessions of a Burglar
Editor Note: Physicalsecurityonline offers readers the opportunity to submit articles related to security issues. This article was submitted by...
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Clever Thieves Use High-Tech gizmo to break into cars
In my job as a private investigator and physical security consultant I am sometimes asked to not only find...
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Steering Wheels Locking Devices – Do They Really Prevent Vehicle Theft?
Steering wheel locking devices like The Club®, have been around for decades. The Club® was originally invented by a...
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Road Rage: Terrorist Behind The Wheel
Aggressive Driving Aggressive driving which is a traffic offense typically involves speeding, tailgating, changing lanes abruptly, flashing lights, honking...
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The Lion, the Vic, and the Perp: Keeping a Cool Head Under Pressure
After taking over a new pride, the first thing a male lion will do is kill the offspring of...
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To Carry, or not to Carry
Regardless of your political leanings or views on the 2nd Amendment, the decision to carry a concealed firearm for...