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GIMG.tv - A podcast devoted to Private Investigators

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GIMG.tv is a provider of news, commentary, help, how-to's and perspective on the latest trends in the investigative field from seasoned and recognized experts.

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032 Facts & Forensics

March 06, 2018 15:36 - 1 hour - 37 MB

Dean and Karen return with Facts & Forensics, following unexpected time away from the podcast. This month they bring in 2018 and update us news of their agency, as well as plans in 2018 for their agency and the investigative profession. Contact the show! – [email protected] and www.DeathCaseReview.com or call (970) 480-7793 Special Offer for […]

031 PI InSIGHT

September 25, 2017 20:39

  Did Industrial Espionage Hasten the Demise of Nortel? Nortel, the former Canadian telecom giant, first filed for bankruptcy in January of 2009. By June, the company announced that it planned to sell off all business units and would not attempt to return to operations. During that time period, analysts tended to blame poor leadership […]

031 Facts & Forensics

July 18, 2017 19:51 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Special Offer for Listeners – latest book now available! “Investigating Death and Serious Bodily Injuries” FALI is offering, for a limited time, our Investigating Death & Serious Bodily Injuries book, “Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator,” by Dean & Karen Beers. These are for a limited time! The guide is under […]

030 Facts & Forensics

June 02, 2017 17:53 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

  Conversations with Karen Karen and Dean talk about their recent trip to Florida for the Word Association of Detectives Mid-Term Meeting. As the Administrative Manager, this was Karen’s first opportunity to meet many of the WAD members, many visiting from Europe and Asia – from England and France, to Romania and Russia, and India […]

029 Facts & Forensics

February 09, 2017 23:43 - 39 minutes - 46.2 MB

  2016 in Review 2016 saw many things for our family and agency. In May our fourth grandchild, third grandson, Lincoln Kyle was born! His sister, Jacee Sue, is our only granddaughter and oldest grandchild. His cousins, Gage and Cash, follow Jacee by about six months. Its busy – and fun! In September Karen celebrated […]

029 PI InSIGHT Investigations in Mexico

January 13, 2017 03:31 - 43 minutes - 50.4 MB

Journey to Mexico with me as we speak with your best investigative contact South of the Border. Michael McHenry has spent 42 continuous years as a full time PI…. his experince includes 20 years in Alaska and seventeen years in Mexico. Michael has served four terms elected as Director of World Assn. of Detectives. Former Chapter […]

028 PI InSIGHT

November 14, 2016 21:02 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

This month I am joined by Francie Koehler who has conducted a wide range of civil and criminal investigations at both federal and state levels since 1985. Her company, Special Circumstances, based in Oakland, CA enables her to concentrate in her area of interest. Additionally she is the host of the long running show PIs Declassified heard […]

028 Facts & Forensics

October 24, 2016 18:53 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Conversations with Karen Karen shares some insight on a national story with roots in Colorado – the death of six-year-old Jon Benet Ramsey, found dead in her home 20 years ago. Recent documentaries ‘reveal’ evidence and a team of experts ‘reveals’ who killed her. What do we think?  Tune it for a lively discussion – […]

027 Facts & Forensics

September 06, 2016 17:58 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Conversations with Karen After spending almost a week at the La Torretta Resort in Montgomery TX for the World Investigators Conference, hosted by PI Magazine and the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators – we thought we would share our experiences with our listeners. Special Guest with Dean Dean has invited friend and colleague, Mark Gillespie […]

026 Facts & Forensics

July 26, 2016 17:17 - 52 minutes - 61.1 MB

  Conversations with Karen We took a break for June and had a commemorative law enforcement special replay.  After that event, we had the tragedies of the Orlando night club terrorist attack, then the attack and assassinations of Dallas Police officers, and the day of recording our show we had the attack and assassinations of […]

025 PI InSIGHT – Online Romance Scams

May 31, 2016 16:23 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

D L Garren is available for speaking events and can be reached at [email protected] and 678-641-3328.  Diana has written and researched the topic of “online romance scams” which many investigators find themselves getting more and more calls about these days.  She joins host Tim O’Rourke to discuss this very emotional topic that has targeted both man and […]

025 Facts & Forensics

May 18, 2016 13:11 - 29 minutes - 34.7 MB

Conversations with Karen our society and lives.  National Police Week is May 15th-21st.  We are proud to support law enforcement and present a special segment from June 2015.  Karen also presents a recent study on use of force. Last May Karen suggested we dedicate a show to our positive experiences and the positive roles law […]

024 PI InSIGHT Criminal Defense: Child Abuse

May 03, 2016 14:15 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Catherine Smit-Torrez a Public Speaker and educator in many Police and Christian faith topics in her own practice is currently in practice as a Private Investigator “Stiletto Spy & Company Investigations” and began this career field in 2008. She has been a police officer for 20 plus years beginning first as a Reserve Police Officer for […]

024 Facts & Forensics

April 27, 2016 18:01 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MB

News of our Profession FALI says goodbye to Tim O’Rourke a multi-term President, GIMG.tv founder, and President of TheGraftonGroup.org a Tampa Private Investigation firm NCISS holds Hit the Hill and 40th Annual Conference with elections – Dean elected President and receives Wunder Award – details at http://conta.cc/1Vm1NhM Conferences around the country Conversations with Karen Karen […]

023 Facts & Forensics

March 30, 2016 23:59 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MB

Conversations with Karen Karen has some follow-up on the discussions from last month and the death of US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and the questions surrounding it.  Based on their experience and available information, Karen and Dean provide a detailed article ‘Analyzing the Death and Investigation of Justice Antonin Scalia’. Karen also discusses the […]

022 Facts & Forensics

February 25, 2016 17:59 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Conversations with Karen With the recent death of US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and the questions surrounding it, Karen joins Dean to talk about the controversies of his death: In perfect health No autopsy No toxicology No investigation Changed from heart failure to natural causes Phone pronouncement Pillow over his head Embalmed to prevent […]

021 Facts & Forensics

January 12, 2016 22:02 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

  Who are your Facts & Forensics hosts? Meet the AFI-LLC Team at http://www.DeathCaseReview.com/principals-bios.html Reminder of our monthly agency newsletter Each month our agency publishes an interactive and informative newsletter for clients and colleagues. Our January newsletter is at http://conta.cc/1n46NbH Conversations with Karen In Conversations with Karen she’s going to share some practical thoughts on […]

022 PI InSIGHT

January 11, 2016 16:08 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Richard is owner operator of Richard Brooks Investigations (RBI), specializes in surveillance investigations and is located in the Jackson, MS area. His firm services all of Mississippi and several neighboring states.  Richard has been involved in the Mississippi Private Investigators Assoc. or MPIA both in leadership and in the legislative pursuits.  He is also the immediate […]

020 Facts & Forensics

November 17, 2015 19:37 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

News of Interest Dean discusses legislative news from the National Council of Investigation & Security Services NCISS Regulatory Alert: Drone Registry in the Works – http://conta.cc/1jGwcXN Legislative Call to Action – Support Workplace Fairness – http://conta.cc/1l2VY8Q   Dean also discusses his latest article, Direct and Circumstantial Evidence in Forensics – www.deathcasereview.com/uploads/8/7/3/8/8738199/beers_-_tti_evidence_in_forensics_july_2015.pdf Conversations with Karen This month […]

021 PI InSIGHT

November 10, 2015 18:13 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

Scott Wilson stops by the show to discuss the databases and records retrieval for investigators. IRBsearch was launched in Spring of 2001, the first iteration of the only database designed exclusively for the investigative industry. By the first year, more than 3,000 companies had joined to receive database results available online. IRB was just beginning to […]

019 Facts & Forensics

October 20, 2015 22:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

News of Interest Dean reminds listeners that GPS and drone regulation continue to be the top state and federal legislative issues.  FALI has a bill introduced to correct anti-PI GPS legislation passed earlier this year and now in effect.  NCAPI recently defeated similar anti-PI GPS legislation.  NCISS continues to monito federal legislative issues and assist state […]

020 PI InSIGHT

October 12, 2015 19:00 - 53 minutes - 50 MB

Interview Techniques with John Hoda Our guest John A. Hoda’s investigative career spans five decades. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Criminology in 1975, John began as a police officer in suburban Philadelphia. He later flourished in the private sector with positions as a Insurance Fraud investigator, Claims Manager with […]

018 Facts & Forensics

September 15, 2015 20:41 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

News of Interest Dean discusses news of the World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net), including a new Administrative Manager, and two unique benefits to NCISS members from IRB and PI Now and the upcoming conference in Las Vegas. Conversations with Karen This month Karen joins us to talk two recent news stories.  The first is about […]

Remember

September 11, 2015 13:30

Dear Lord, as we remember the evils of September 11th, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the good found only in You; Be close to those who mourn: the parents who lost children, the children who never knew a parent, and all who lost a loved one; Embrace this grieving nation, and let […]

019 PI InSIGHT

September 08, 2015 20:16 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MB

One of the fundamental tools for any business is the use of thorough and well written contracts to protect the owner and the business. During this important interview, guest Mark Aubin will take you through several contracts including: Client Contracts Subcontractor Agreements Employee Non-Disclose and Non-Compete Agreements Aubin Law Firm 4230 S. MacDill Ave. Suite […]

017 Facts & Forensics

August 20, 2015 12:36 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

  News of Interest Dean discusses news of the World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net), including a new Administrative Manager, and two unique benefits to NCISS members from IRB and PI Now and the upcoming conference in Las Vegas. Conversations with Karen This month Karen joins us to talk two recent news stories. The first is […]

017 PI InSIGHT

August 10, 2015 20:57 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

My guest this month was Jim Casteel who is the president of the Alabama Private Investigators Association (APIA).  Jim spent some time updating us on the new laws that have taken effect in Alabama since 2013, regarding a new licensing requirement and backgrounds to be conducted on those applying to be investigators. Next he gave […]

016 Facts & Forensics

July 30, 2015 16:56 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

News of Interest Dean discusses one of the latest trends – apps for hiring a PI. Safe or concerning? This is a topic that has burned the keys of many investigators, associations, listserves and trade magazines. Conversations with Karen This month Karen joins us to talk about the Freddie Gray autopsy from Baltimore, and understanding […]

015 Facts & Forensics

June 16, 2015 12:07 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Conversations with Karen Last month Karen suggested we dedicate a show to our positive experiences and the positive roles law enforcement plays in our society and lives. For nearly a year, the media has had a daily barrage of negativity – which is severely impacting community relations with law enforcement. Karen also presents a recent […]

016 PI InSIGHT

June 09, 2015 14:06 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

Tim speaks with Randy Kildow who has been the Legislative Chairman for 5 sessions of the TX Legislature and works closely with the TALI lobbyist. This covers a 10 year period. Prior to working with the investigators in his prior career as a Realtor he was active in state and national legislative issues and served […]

014 Investigators Hotline

May 27, 2015 16:36 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Rory features Brandon Perron this month, an award winning nationally recognized private investigator. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI), and has been qualified as an “Expert in criminal investigation” by the courts. Brandon has 29 years of investigative experience as a former U.S. Air Force Criminal Investigator, State of Florida Public […]

014 Facts & Forensics

May 19, 2015 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

News from Associations 
The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (www.NCISS.org) is assisting Florida (www.FALI.org) and Texas (www.TALI.org) fight very restrictive drone, GPS and public records access issues. Please visit https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/50788/c/148/p/dia/action3/common/public/ for these Calls to Action that you can quickly send a letter opposing these bills and protecting our colleagues and profession. The National […]

013 Investigators Hotline

April 29, 2015 01:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

  “Financial Fraud Florida-Style” Florida seems to attract fraudsters of all stripes. Who are they? How they get away with it (when they do)? How they get caught? How fast do they adapt to changing laws, enforcement, and investigation methods? How much do they haul in? How does a Ponzi scheme work (and fail)? How […]

013 Facts & Forensics

April 21, 2015 16:20 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

  News from Associations
 The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (www.NCISS.org) held its annual Hit the Hill the week of April 13th in Washington DC. Over 40 association leaders and members from around the country walked the halls of Capitol Hill to meet with Senators and Representatives to talk about key issues of […]

018 PI InSIGHT

April 06, 2015 17:34 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

My guests this month are, Francie Koehler who served as a two-term president for both the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) and for the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). Koehler is currently serving as the Legislative Chair for both NCISS and CALI. Dean Beers is currently the 2nd VP of National […]

012 Facts & Forensics

March 17, 2015 12:50 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MB

The Importance of Forensic Photography
 Host Dean Beers will discuss the importance of forensic photography – effective scene photography, autopsy and injury photography, and reviewing photographs for our equivocal death investigations and civil, criminal and probate cases. But first, Dean will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National Council of Investigation & Security […]

017 PI InSIGHT

March 10, 2015 22:03

This month your host Tim O’Rourke spends some time with one of the best friends ,and tireless advocates of the professional investigator, Jimmie Mesis. During the program Jimmie shares some insight for both new, and seasoned private investigators alike, on topics ranging from marketing and growth for your business, to some of the hottest new trends and […]

012 Investigators Hotline

March 05, 2015 18:19 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Rory interviews Carlton Joyce a partner practicing in Bouhan Falligant’s litigation practice group, since 1993. Mr. Joyce’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, and business litigation. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court, and serves […]

011 Facts & Forensics

February 18, 2015 19:52 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Forensic Evidence of Gunshot Residue and Guest for Internet Investigations Host Dean Beers will have an extended discussion with Karen during Conversations with Karen on the questions and answers to GSR testing and how it applies, as evidence, to equivocal death investigations. But first, Dean will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National […]

Cargo Theft Investigations

February 05, 2015 14:49 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

  This month my special guest is Kelly Riddle of Kelmar Global Investigations out of Texas.  During this show Kelly will explain how his company investigates cargo theft and some of the important facts regarding this under reported crime. • Incidents are more likely to occur in highly-populated areas where thieves can quickly enter the […]

010 Facts & Forensics

January 27, 2015 17:23 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Ringing in 2015 with Cell Phone Forensics!
 Host Dean Beers will update listeners with recent legislative news from the National Council of Investigation & Security Services, and some updates from previous shows on the importance of background checks. Karen joins Dean with Conversations with Karen to talk about the importance of open source intelligence and […]

015 PI InSIGHT

January 06, 2015 19:09 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MB

Happy New Year to all of our listeners!  We have a special show lined up for your this January.  This month we are joined by Francie Koelher of PI’s Declassified and Paul Jaeb of The American PI.  Both of my guests are nationally recognized private investigators, and each one of them host their own podcast […]

009 Facts & Forensics

December 16, 2014 14:58 - 36 minutes - 43 MB

The first year of GIMG.tv and Facts and Forensics!
 This show is a recap of some of the hot topics of the year on Facts & Forensics. From our special guests and topics, to Conversations with Karen and news of our profession. First, a special thanks to GIMG.tv founder, friend and colleague Tim O’Rourke for […]

011 Investigators Hotline

December 10, 2014 18:43 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MB

  Rory is joined by Deanne Acuna from Los Angeles to discuss her career as a PI and her special gift.  Deanne is open about her telepathic and claircognizant abilities, she does not however promote herself as such, or allow it to cast doubt on her credentials as a certified professional investigator. While telepathy and precognition […]

December 2014 Roundtable

December 08, 2014 17:15 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

In this final show for 2014, all of the current host come together to reflect on 2014 and what lays ahead for our profession. The GIMG host and staff wishes you and yours a happy holiday season. Please enjoy your holidays and to our loyal listeners we say “thank you” and wish you a very happy new year. […]

010 Investigators Hotline

November 28, 2014 21:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This month on Investigators Hotline, Rory interviews one of his longtime friends and CLI brothers John LaJoie.  John is well known throughout the country for his skill and experience as a private investigator, and for his dedication to the field of professional private investigation. LaJoie has turned the one-man operation he began in 1989 into one […]

008 Facts & Forensics

November 18, 2014 12:51 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

  FREE Ethics Book for PIs and Attorneys http://www.privateinvestigations.org/1/post/2013/03/free-ethics-book-for-pis-and-attorneys.html From NCISS – Lobbying in your State If you are interested in establishing a state lobbying program in your state, a guide “10 Steps to Building Your State Lobbying Program” is located at:  http://www.nciss.org/legislation/documents/Program.pdf State Legislative Awareness Monitoring (SLAM) Advocacy Hub at http://www.nciss.org/legislation/latest-legislation.ph...

014 PI InSIGHT

November 04, 2014 15:31 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

This month I am proud to have as my guest Brandon Perron.  Brandon A. Perron, is an award winning nationally recognized private investigator.   Who is also a Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator or (CCDI) and has been qualified as an “Expert in criminal investigation” by the courts. Brandon has 29 years of investigative experience as a former U.S. Air Force Criminal Investigator, State of […]

007 Facts & Forensics

October 27, 2014 23:37 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MB

NCISS Legislative Alerts NCISS October Monthly from Lobbyit http://t.co/qgFe5gw0X2 NCISS Legislative Alert – US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on state licensing board limits http://t.co/j6WvahjNJA Please join Dean in support with your membership. NCISS is developing new strategies to assist state associations strengthen and grow. We can use the help of individual memberships to NCISS. […]

009 Investigator Hotline

October 21, 2014 04:44 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Dan Christensen is Rorys’ guest this month on the Investigators Hotline.  Dan founded Broward Bulldog in 2009. He is an award-winning former investigative reporter for The Miami Herald and Daily Business Review, and one of South Florida’s most experienced reporters. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Miami. Dan’s […]