Security Guard Information: June 2006

Friday, June 30, 2006

ADT Security Services Affiliate Program Offered

CLEARLINK Launches the First and Only ADT Security Services Affiliate Program; For the First Time Affiliates can Market and Sell the #1 Name in Security Nationwide

CLEARLINK launches the first and only ADT security services affiliate program. The program enables partners to easily and effectively offer ADT to their customer base without the lengthy and difficult process of becoming a dealer. Partners will receive $300 commissions per sale for the entire month of July.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) June 30, 2006 -- CLEARLINK and Alarm One, Inc announced today the launch of an exclusive new program that allows partners to offer ADT security services to residential and business consumers nationwide.

The program enables partners to easily and effectively offer ADT to their customers without the lengthy and difficult process of becoming a dealer. Business professionals such as real estate agents, mortgage and finance officers, insurance sales, and home builders can start offering ADT to their customers immediately upon approval into the program.

According to Peter Maltby, founder and CEO of Alarm One, This really opens the door for many great companies and individuals to promote and sell ADT. Add the ability to install from coast to coast, and this program offers a substantial revenue stream to anxious partners who are ready to sell security from the leader in the industry.

Partners can attract customers through a wide variety of marketing methods, such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), direct mail, and directory and phone listings.

This unique program provides resources such as an onsite sales call center and delivers approved marketing materials and support for immediate distribution to consumers. Approved partners, regardless of size or marketing specialty, now have the ability to offer customers ADT security services without overhead, infrastructure, or installation costs and requirements.

With so few options currently available, CLEARLINK and Alarm One anticipate a tremendous response to the new programs availability and capability to deliver ADT on such a large scale.

Parties interested in participating in the CLEARLINK Partner Program may submit an application by visiting www.clear-link.com . All applicants are subject to a background check and final approval by ADT.

CLEARLINK focuses on connecting a growing network of affiliates to some of Americas most recognized and successful brands. In addition to ADT, CLEARLINK also features sales opportunities for DISH Network and DIRECTV. Visit www.clear-link.com for more information about available partner programs, services, and support.

Established in 1994, ALARM ONE, INC remains one of the fastest growing, independently-owned home security companies in the United States. As an authorized ADT dealer, ALARM ONE provides security installation services throughout the continental United States with plans to expand into all of North America.

Contact:
Chris Salisbury
CLEARLINK
5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Suit #300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-3277
(801) 937-6967
www.clear-link.com

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Thursday, June 29, 2006

Anti Money Laundering Professionals Form Society

Anti Money Laundering Network Announces Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals (SocAMLpro)

The Anti Money Laundering Network, the leading international group of companies dealing with all aspects of counter-money laundering strategies, information services and detecting and deterring the most pure of financial crimes has launched The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals.

(PRWEB) June 29, 2006 -- The Anti Money Laundering Network, the leading international group of companies dealing with all aspects of counter-money laundering strategies, information services and detecting and deterring the most pure of financial crimes launched The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals in Hong Kong on 7 June 2006 at The Financial Crime Forum Asia Pacific 2006.

The Society's public website went live on 27 June 2006 at http://www.socamlpro.org.

The Society is attracting members from all over the world with its unique mix of professional development, mentoring and thought leadership aiming to bring about new levels of professionalism and expertise amongst those engaged in combating money laundering within the financial sector, governments and commerce.

Initially, admission to the Society is based on experience but after the launch phase, the Society will implement an examination-based structure for elevation to higher membership levels.

Members of the Society have access to a wide range of proprietary information services and learning and research materials and special interest groups as well as a developing branch network.

The Society aims to make special efforts to aid those in emerging economies and elsewhere to make rapid progress in their understanding of money laundering, terrorist financing, financial crime and related issues by providing exposure to leading thinkers and those with considerable expertise so as to avoid trying to develop strategies and concepts without full understanding of their implications.

The Society undertakes advocacy, compiling the views of its members on government consultations so as to provide the widest range of views on proposed law and regulation including the experience of those who have already been subject to regimes similar to those proposed and

Private areas, open only to the most senior members, also provide for early warnings of frauds, money laundering schemes and rogue institutions including fake banks, shell companies, etc.

For more information see http://www.socamlpro.org

For information about The Anti Money Laundering Network see http://www.antimoneylaundering.net

For information about The Financial Crime Forum see http://www.financialcrimeforum.com

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Company Name: THE ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING NETWORK
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Phone: +6 03 2142 7588
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Chat Logger Software Catches Predators, Family, and Friends

Catch a Predator with Chat Logger Software

Private investigation resource site urges parents to be aware of their child's activity online.

(PRWEB) June 28, 2006 -- With recent headlines and news shows featuring stories about catching online predators in chat rooms, online private investigation resource Spy Tools Directory urges parents to consider looking into chat logger software (http://www.spy-tools-directory.com/spy-software/chat-logger-software.html) as a means to keep tabs on their child's activity online.

"These online predators are out there, as we've all seen on these news shows," said Steve Salm, lead editor for the directory. "Kids are online talking to them, and in some cases, arranging to meet with them. For a parent who has no clue what's going on, it's a terrifying scenario."

One of the best ways for parents to make sure a child is not in danger is to keep tabs on them by installing chat logger software on all the computers used. Chat logger software is a hidden program that runs completely undetected by the user, yet records every single keystroke typed into the computer and every incoming message received as a chat log file. The chat logs can then be retrieved by the parent for review to find out if they suspect their child is communicating with one of these online predators.

"These types of programs are the same ones used on the news shows you've been seeing," continued Salm. "They can be used to record instant messages, emails, chat room, and MySpace activity -- everything. The chat logs are password protected, so only the parent can retrieve them, and the programs run virtually undetectable so even the most computer savvy of teenagers won't know it's running on their computer."

Also known as keylogger or key logging software, good chat logger software programs range in price from as low as $20, which makes them and affordable online security option for most every parent.

For more information on chat log software, please visit the 'chat logger software' category of the Spy Tools Directory online at: www.spy-tools-directory.com

About Spy Tools Directory
Spy Tools Directory was launched in 2003 to serve as the authoritative resource on topics related to the field of Private Investigations. With hundreds of listings featuring such products as spy software, spy cameras, Net Detective, spy gadgets, and private investigator agency resources, the site has quickly become one of the largest and most respected industry-specific directories on the Web. The site currently offers free website listings to private investigators, spy software vendors, and surveillance equipment manufacturers world-wide.

For more information, please visit the Spy Tools Directory on the web at: http://www.spy-tools-directory.com.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Security Guards Have Inadequate Licensing

Licensing, Vetting of Security Guards Inadequate

Press Release: New Zealand First Party
Media Release

21 June 2006 - Licensing and Vetting of Security Guards Inadequate. New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark is pleased that Police have suspended their business arrangements with the security company which supplied two staff with criminal convictions to monitor a prisoner at Wellington Central Police Station but is concerned about the licensing and vetting processes within the security industry.

"The case has highlighted shortcomings around Police use of security services and the vetting processes used to check the suitability of security guards," said Mr Mark.

While the Minister of Police is to be congratulated for her swift action on this issue, it is apparent that the problems in the security industry go much deeper than this case.

It seems that unsuitable people have had no problem gaining security guard licenses and the question must be asked, who is ultimately responsible for the approval of licenses and for the efficiency of the process.

I have also been informed that many people in the security industry are currently operating without licenses due to a stalling of licensing processing.

The Minister of Justice has an obligation to investigate these issues and ensure the public that he will fix these problems before another regrettable incident occurs on his watch, concluded Mr Mark.

Minister/Police warned about security licensing

Press Release: NZ Security Officers Association
PRESS RELEASE: Minister/Police warned about security licensing loopholes
New Zealand Security Officers Association

22 June 2006 - The Minister of Police, Annette King and the New Zealand Police were warned late last year about the threat posed to the public by unlicensed guards, the New Zealand Security Officers Association said today.

In a letter sent to the Minister in December of last year, the New Zealand Security Officers Association highlighted five cases in which unlicensed guards had been caught stealing from properties they were meant to be guarding. The Minister referred the letter to the New Zealand Police so they could respond directly to the NZSOA.

The Police later confirmed that in that two of the five cases highlighted by the NZSOA, licensing procedures under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 1974 had not been followed and that offences had been committed under the Act.

In one case, an unlicensed security officer received an eight month sentence in the Christchurch District Court in December of last year for using pin numbers for burglar alarms that he was entrusted in the course of his employment with a security company to burgle a property. In a surprising twist to this case, $500 was awarded for emotional harm to the security company who had employed him, the same company that had failed to ensure that the offending employee was licensed.

In the other case, another unlicensed security guard working in a public hospital was convicted of theft after stealing money donated by hospital staff to the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.

In both cases, the police declined to bring a prosecution against either the offending employees or their employers, for offences under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 1974.

The Police told the NZSOA that no regulatory system was perfect and this was aptly illustrated by the fact that wrong element occasionally make their way into the ranks of the police force. They also pointed out that in the two cases in which offences had been committed under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 1974, it is unlikely that moves to ensure licensing would have prevented the convicted guards from entering the security industry as the offences they committed in the course of their employment were first time offences.

A spokesperson from the New Zealand Security Officers Association said that while it could be argued that no system of regulation will entirely prevent a bad element from entering the industry, there was no excuse for the Police to give up enforcing the law.

Because of previous complacency, a serious situation has now arisen on the doorstep of a Wellington Police Station. In this respect, the Police should accept responsibility for their actions, or rather in this case, their inactions, he said.

Private Security Guard Calibre Issue Reviewed By Police

Police Review Private Security Guard Calibre Issue

Press Release: New Zealand Police
Wellington Police Review Private Security Guard Calibre Issue
New Zealand Police National

21 June 2006 - Wellington City Area Police are reviewing internal security procedures to ensure there's no repeat of contracted private security firms sending people with criminal convictions to monitor suicide risk prisoners held in the Wellington Central cells.

Inspector Peter Cowan, Wellington City Area Commander, said the issues raised by MP Ron Mark in Parliament yesterday, are being fully investigated.

Inspector Cowan said he's very concerned that a reputable security firm sent two unlicensed male security officers to monitor a high risk female prisoner being held in the Wellington Central cells overnight on Sunday 11 June and Monday 12 June.

"The safety and wellbeing of all people in our care is important to us. We're staggered and disappointed that two people with clearly inappropriate backgrounds were sent to work in a police station environment," Inspector Cowan said.

"It's not acceptable and I'll being taking every step to make sure that it doesn't happen again. I've already advised Specialised Guard Services that we're suspending all business arrangements with them pending the outcome of a full investigation into last week's incident."

Inspector Cowan said it was important to note that police did not hire the two men concerned, but contracted the company to provide services of licensed guards when required.

"The company let us down by sending these two people. Unfortunately the security firm's actions were compounded when police staff incorrectly assumed that the standard security industry background vetting checks and licensing approvals had already been made.

"It appears that it wasn't until the police night shift - early shift changeover took place that the security officers' suitability to work in a police environment was queried and their employer advised that the two men were no longer allowed to work in the police station."

Inspector Cowan said preliminary inquiries indicate that the guards did not enter the prisoner's cell and monitoring took place from outside the cell. Prisoner activity, and that of people working in the cellblock area, is covered by CCTV and recorded and monitored in the watchhouse senior sergeant's office.

"Our inquiry will look at all aspects of the incident, including the actions of police staff. We'll certainly be making sure this unfortunate event doesn't happen again.

"I've already directed Wellington Police staff that if and when we need the assistance of any security guards in the future that the backgrounds of individuals will be double checked by us before they are used."

Police in the Wellington District have for several years used private security firm staff to monitor high risk prisoners. This frees up police officers to continue to respond to emergency calls instead of having to undertake round the clock monitoring of prisoners at risk of harming themselves.

Wellington Police also employs casual temporary jailers to work in the cellblock during busy periods, particularly when cells are being used to help offset pressure on Department of Corrections facilities. Full background vetting checks and training is provided by police on all these temporary police staff before employment is offered.

Monday, June 26, 2006

New Wireless Internet Security Service

GoTrusted.com Launches Wireless Internet Security Service

Today GoTrusted.com unveiled its new Secure Session service, allowing users to instantly connect through a secure web portal that encrypts their network traffic before it leaves their computers. The service requires no software to install and requires no configuration of the host computer.

(PRWEB) June 26, 2006 -- GoTrusted today announced an innovative online Internet security service geared toward protecting users of wireless public hotspots and other insecure Internet connections. Available from http://www.GoTrusted.com, the new Secure Session service allows users to instantly connect through a secure web portal that encrypts their network traffic before it leaves their computers. The service requires no software to install and requires no configuration of the host computer.

Public wireless Internet access, so called hotspot access, is becoming more widely available for computer users. Its not just cafés, hotels and airports anymore, now entire metro areas are implementing hotspot access for the general public, said Mike Boudet, VP of Marketing at GoTrusted. Theres a need to secure communications from the point where they leave your computer to when theyre on the Internet. Its very easy to intercept vital information or attack a peer system over the wireless network. Everything from the URLs that youre browsing to your IM traffic is available for all to see, if they wish to.

Gotrusteds Secure Session service provides extremely strong encryption and protects the host computer from peer attacks over the network (wireless or wired) being used to connect to the Internet. Once the protected traffic reaches GoTrusteds safe launching point to the Internet, its then decrypted and sent on its way. GoTrusted uses HIPPA compliant secure site high-speed connections to the Internet backbone.

The innovative part of our service is that all you do is sign-in and then all applications on the host computer will automatically use the secure session connection. Other security services require you to install software on your computer or configure your applications. None of that is needed because the user doesnt install or configure anything; they just sign-in and go, Boudet added.

GoTrusteds secure session service can also be used by traveling workers that need privacy when using Internet connections at vendor locations. The secure session service allows these workers to encrypt their traffic and bypass vendor firewall rules that may prevent their mission critical applications from communicating over the network.

More information about GoTrusteds secure session service can be obtained by emailing.

About GoTrusted

GoTrusteds goal is to provide easy to use and accessible encryption methods to the general public. We fill the need for privacy, security and availability to end-users who connect to the Internet by using a third-party's wireless 'hotspot' (such as airports and cafes) or wired connection (such as hotels). We do this without encumbering the customer with the complexities of the back-end database, authentication, networking and encryption infrastructure. GoTrusted.com uses high-speed, physically secure and HIPPA compliant site connections to the Internet to terminate our secure web portal tunnels.

GoTrusted is a privately held company headquartered in Miami, FL. If you wish find out more about GoTrusted.

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Press Contact: Mike Boudet
Company Name: GOTRUSTED, INC.
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Phone: 305-437-7620
Website: http://www.GoTrusted.com

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Site Offers Online Identity Management

Simplifid.com Launches Beta Site for Online Identity Management

Simplifid.com announces the launch of its beta (test) site offering users a single point-of-presence for their screen names, profiles, addresses, blogs and portfolios.

Pittsfield, MA (PRWEB) June 22, 2006 -- Simplifid.com announces the launch of its beta (test) site offering users a single point-of-presence for their screen names, profiles, addresses, blogs and portfolios. Simplifid.com is a free tool for web users to manage and share their profiles based on content and target audience.

The site addresses the rise in popularity of social networking sites like MySpace and Classmates.com which have greatly increased the number of profiles and screen names associated with the average web user.

A simplifid.com account allows users to create distinct IDs for a specific audience or purpose. For example, one ID may be used for business to aggregate appropriate email and content links while another may be used to share personal contact information with family and friends.

It's a great tool for everyone from business people to chat addicts, says Bill Fezzie, creator of simplifid.com. It's an especially good way to keep people updated if you're changing email addresses with a new job or ISP. Many of the site testers post it in their online profiles and their website contact page of their websites and on business cards.

Simplifid.com accounts are free and only require an active email address.

http://www.simplifid.com

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Wednesday, June 21, 2006

How To Tell Scam Ad From Real Ad...?

Check out the ad that this person responded to, the text in bold was in place when they responded to the ad... :-)

(hris

-----Original Message-----
From: DR ROBERT BHAKI [mailto:robbhaki@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 5:00 AM
To: mike peter
Subject: Race Car 2000 Classifieds -- Interest for Ad #14460

Dear mike peter,

Your ad number 14460 has received an inquiry.
http://www.racecar2000.com/classifieds/view-ad-14460.html
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Interested party's name: DR ROBERT BHAKI
Interested party's email address: robbhaki@yahoo.com
Message from interested party:

Good morning,

I just saw you advert on the internet , for the sale of a car (1998 BMW : 3-Series ) , and i am interested in making a purchase of the car , i would like to know if it is still available because i would like to purchase immediately and the possible means of my payment is a telegraphic wire transfer ( bank to bank), because i feel its the most secured means of payment.

I would want you to send me the necessary information for the purchase of the cars and the bank account i am to pay into and all i need to know about the purchase of the car.
Waiting to hear from you soon.
Dr Rob Bhaki

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Intranet and Extranet Security Without Passwords Starts At $3495

LockLizard Drags Web, Intranet and Extranet Security from the Dark Ages to the 21st Century; At Last There is a Way to Ditch Passwords for Real Security

It is finally time to ditch useless password mechanisms that do not effectively protect web sites, portals and pages. LockLizard Protector provides real cryptographic security without the requirement of passwords and their exposure. Prevent misuse of web based content with copy, print and expiry controls.

Ayr, Scotland (PRWEB) June 20, 2006 -- LockLizard Protector has launched to show users that it is finally time to ditch the useless password mechanisms that have been protecting web site portals, intranets and extranets for the last 20 years. Whilst no one is under any illusion that passwords can be simply shared with others and only provide protection against casual observers, password protection has been in force in most companies as the de-facto standard. Yet what security does it actually provide?

The answer is a false sense of security. How do you know if a password you have given a user has not been given to others (either knowingly or unintentionally)? If the password has not been compromised, how do you know the content itself has not been copied and saved to a new location? The answer is simply, that you dont. Whilst some systems track the IP address of the logged in user, users often log on with dynamically allocated IP addresses or sit behind a corporate firewall that only divulges the IP address of the firewall itself. So it is hardly making the best of a bad situation to begin with.

Assuming you could solve the disclosing of passwords and the control of content, password are one huge management overhead as the number one request for helpdesk support is due to lost passwords. Not to mention, keeping track to begin with of all users and their passwords.

However, there is now a simple answer to intranet, extranet and web portal protection with the launch of LockLizard Protector. Web administrators can now move into the 21st century with a system that not only does not rely on passwords for its protection but that also controls what authorized users can do with the content they have been allowed to view and for how long.

Complete granular control over individual pages, images, flash, etc. (rather than full access to a specific area of a site as in password protection) is controlled by the web administrator. There is no need to have separate web areas for different groups of users as content can be protected for different users and groups of users no matter where it is stored. Who views content, when it expires (if ever), and if it can be printed (and if so, for how many copies) is completely under the administrators control.

Protector completely supercedes weak password mechanisms by implementing US Government strength encryption and PKI based authentication. There are no passwords to enter, forget, manage, or pass onto others. And whilst LockLizard Protector is based on PKI, publishers are not involved with issuing PKI keys or services, or any of the outrageously complex setup and costs associated with PKI implementation.

Protector encrypts files locally on the web administrators computer. They are never accessible by LockLizard. Users and access to content is managed with a simple to use web-based administration system.

Protector controls the use of a wide range of file types HTML, HTM, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG, TXT, CSV, SWF (Flash). It even has built-in PDF to HTML and DOC to HTML converters so that you can protect your existing PDF and Word documents too.

LockLizard Protector entry level pricing is just $3495 for a subscription license, with perpetual and own server licenses available. More information can be found at http://www.locklizard.com/html_security.htm

About LockLizard
LockLizard produces high quality, US government strength content encryption products with digital rights management controls that protect your intellectual property from unauthorized use and misuse. http://www.locklizard.com

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Protect Your Digital Content Secrets With Seecrets

Seecrets Delivery Services Can Protect Your Digital Content

New York, NY, June 20, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Delivering password-protected content via the internet to customers always presents the problem of unauthorised sharing starting after the customer has the unprotected version.

To address this problem, www.seecrets.biz developed the Seecrets Delivery Services for the secure delivery of digital content. By using effective crypto keys management, triple 256-bit encryption and public-key encryption, it is possible to impose FYEO (for your eyes only) capability to protected content such as e-books, newsletters, reports and the like.

The first application is the Seecrets.Biz One-Click Downloader where customers can receive daily end-of-day (EOD) financial data, encrypted reports, text advertisements and even a flash movie with just a one-click operation. The EOD data is used for technical analysis and stock charts. The encrypted report in rich-text-format can only be viewed by the customer it cannot be easily copied, saved nor printed.

"One key feature is that all our encrypted content do not have any signature. Each time we encrypt a particular file with a given set of keys, the encrypted result will be completely different," explained Sarah Seecrets, managing-partner at Seecrets.Biz.

www.seecrets.biz provides complete secure delivery solutions to content providers such as newsletter writers, e-book authors, EOD data suppliers.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2006

MySpace Safety Book Written and Published By Parents

Parents Write, Publish MySpace Safety Book

The new book "MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents" is the first detailed guide about MySpace.com. The book was written and published by Kevin and Dale Farnham, whose youngest child was one of the first MySpace members.

Pomfret, CT (PRWEB) June 14, 2006 -- "MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents" is the first detailed guide about MySpace.com. The book was written by Kevin and Dale Farnham. Excepts from the book can be viewed at the publisher's site http://HowToPrimers.com.

The Farnhams' "MySpace Safety" project which includes the web site http://MySpaceSafetyTips.com has drawn praise from online safety experts, including CBS News On-Air Technology Analyst Larry Magid. Larry interviewed Kevin regarding safety-related details of MySpace.com, and included Kevins comments in his "Buckle In For Safety On The Web" article that was published at CBSNews.com on April 25, 2006.

Kevin was also a primary source for an article about virtual identity and crime on the Internet, written by Yuk Hui for Asian Weekly, the leading globally circulated Chinese newsweekly magazine.

"MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents" analyzes every facet of the MySpace.com site, and presents practical advice to teens and parents on how to use the site safely and responsibly.

For parents, who surely have heard a lot about MySpace in the news, but who may not know much about the site through first-hand experience, the book is a detailed guide, a user's manual that can be applied to enable the parent to navigate the site and understand exactly what MySpace is all about.

For teens who are about to join MySpace, the book provides practical guidelines on how to sign up, configure their account, and use the site features without exposing themselves to risk. For teens who already have MySpace accounts, the book provides the steps for modifying settings and removing personal information that adds to risk.

The book also includes script code that alters a user's page to avoid certain kinds of undesirable contact. The authors address the growing problem presented by malicious hackers, spammers, profile tracker spyware, and phishing scams. The book concludes with a look at the possible future impact and repercussions of personal information posted on MySpace today.

Visit http://HowToPrimers.com to read excerpts from "MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents." The book is available in a paperback edition or a downloadable digital edition (requires Adobe Reader).

About the Authors

Kevin and Dale Farnham are the parents of two children, now in college, who began using their computers for online social interaction, online gaming, and work/study related tasks early on. Kevin Farnham is a computer/software professional who has written articles for Linux Journal, OreillyNet.com, and ASPToday.com. Kevin has also been a technical editor and reviewer for many computer software books published by SAMS and Wrox Press. MySpace Safety is Dale Farnhams first professional writing endeavor.

About the Book
Authors: Kevin Farnham, Dale Farnham
Publisher: How-To Primers, Pomfret, CT
ISBN: 0-9778833-5-3
LCCN: 2006924027
Categories: Computers-Internet-World Wide Web; Family & Relationships-Life Stages-Teenagers
Length: 184 pages
Binding: 6" x 9" paperback
Publish Date: May 2006
Retail Price: $14.95 (print); $7.95 (digital)
Availability: Amazon.com, BN.com, HowToPrimers.com, Amazon.co.uk

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Friday, June 09, 2006

Accident Investigators Have Suggestions

How to help in an accident investigation

What to do when the worst happens

Los Angeles, CA, June 09, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Most of us dread the idea of an accident, but whether work-related, car-related, or simply related caused by generic events, accidents occur every minute of the day. Unfortunately, no matter how careful we are, chances are good that we will one day be affected by an accident. If the worst does occur, knowing what to do can help ensure that you get the compensation as well as a help you need.

Accident investigators suggest that in case of an accident you:

1. Stop everything and offer help to anyone who appears to need it.
Whether you are in a work-related accident or a car accident, no matter who is at fault, the first priority is always to take care of those who may have been injured. If someone seems to have internal injuries or is seriously injured, do not attempt to move the person. You may lightly cover them with a blanket, but avoid jostling them, as it can cause further damage.

2. Call for help right away.
Today, with cell phones, calling help is often very simple. You'll want to contact the police as well as an ambulance right away. Of course, you also want to wait until help arrives and you want to encourage anyone who was witness to the accident to do likewise. If there is time, call your insurance company as well.

3. Exchange contact information with others at the scene.
Again, whether the accident is a personal injury, car accident, or a workplace accident, you may need witnesses or assistance during an investigation. Witnesses can help accident investigators re-create an accident scene and can also be useful in court. In case of a car accident, make sure that you exchange insurance information with the other driver -- even if the accident only appears to be minor.

4. Avoid assigning blame or becoming enraged.
Even if you feel that someone else has caused a serious accident, try to keep your cool. Leave it up to the experts and professionals to determine exactly what happened. At the early stages, assigning blame will not likely do you any good and may make the situation far more unpleasant than it has to be.

5. Start keeping a paper trail.
Write down your impressions and memories of the accident as soon as you have a spare minute. Keep a journal of any effects you suffer from the accident and keep your proof as well as your records in one file. This file may be invaluable if you seek help in court.

6. Seek medical attention
If you've been injured, no matter how slightly, be sure to visit a hospital or doctor right away. Ask your doctor to gather evidence -- including statements, photographs, x-rays, and other materials. This can help you make a claim later on and can help prevent lawsuits against yourself. You may need to sign a release form to ensure that your medical information is available to your investigator or your insurance company.

7. Contact all appropriate parties
Once you have been released from the hospital and are back at home, make sure that you contact your insurance company, employer, friends and family, and anyone else you need to contact let them know but the accident. Be sure to continue to cooperate with police, law enforcement, and your insurance company to resolve the matter. If it seems as though the situation is not being resolved to your liking, consider a lawyer or private investigator to protect your interests. If you need evidence gathered for your insurance company or for court, a private investigator is probably your best choice. If the evidence is clear and simply needs to be presented in court, a lawyer may be a good option.

8. Hire a private investigator
If you have been injured in an accident or you fear being blamed for an accident you should look into hiring a private investigator who specializes in accident investigations and accident reconstruction. Having an independent third party who is an expert can assist in supporting your claims or defending you from unwarranted claims. PInow.com (http://www.pinow.com) is an online investigator directory that can help you locate private investigators anywhere in the United States or Worldwide.

Being able to keep a clear head and cool temper in the moments after an accident and in the days following can help ensure that an accident does not end up costing you excess amounts of money and stress.

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