Page 5 - Professional Investigators Day – Debunking Myths - AFI-LLC Newsletter July 2021

Professional Investigators Day – Debunking Myths - AFI-LLC Newsletter July 2021

New Commentary: Professional Investigators Day – Debunking Myths
(from Marc Hurwitz of Crossroads Investigations - FL)
When you hear the terms “private investigator” or “detective,” we're sure a
certain image appears in your head. Whether it's an older man smoking in a dim
office, or a beautiful young woman dressed in leather pants at the scene of a
crime, private investigator stereotypes in pop culture persist. The reality is that
private investigators are from all walks of life and investigate a broad range of
matters. It’s not always glamorous or even exciting, either.

-- continued at www.DeathCaseReview.com/afi-llc-blog

NEW Board Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI) Program
Enrollment is now open for the new Board Certified in Advanced Death
Investigations Program exclusively partnered and offered with the Criminal
Defense Investigation Training Council. Details at
www.CertifiedForensicDeathInvestigator.com

Exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council!
Enrollment NOW OPEN – With Pre-Requisite Discount!

What is a Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI)?
It is the first of its kind specifically for criminal defense investigations of Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI)!
Developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and partnered exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation
Training Council (CDITC) - two powerful teams in their expertise, joining together of offer the CFDI Program for this
specialized training in advanced criminal defense investigations.
• Learn to Review and Analyze prosecution discovery and criminal defense evidence specific to Death / SBI.
• Learn the advanced skills of Accident, Suicide & Homicide Deaths or non-fatal SBIs specific to criminal defense.
• Learn the advanced skills of decedent and scene assessment and analysis specific to criminal defense.
• Apply the advanced skills, knowledge and experience to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Learn how to earn the designation of CFDI-SME or CFDI-Expert as a consultant and witness.

Learn more, and enrollment requirements at www.CertifiedForensicDeathInvestigator.com. Once you have earned your
CFDI, you will enhance all CDITC and other preeminent certifications and experiences as a Criminal Defense Investigator
to a new level of advanced knowledge and skills involving Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) incidents.

Federal Legislative Watch From NCISS
Congress has not seen any significant in legislation, such as The PRO Act. This is good – however, our profession cannot
let its guard down. Once the summer recess ends, and they reconvene in the fall, it will again be all hands-on deck.
-- NCISS and state associations members can look for more details in upcoming association newsetters

Colorado and Other State Legislative News
The Colorado legislature, again – like 2020 – ended the session early, despite requirements of our state constitution. In
addition, and at a very accelerated pace, various records were set for the introduction and passing of laws – and laws
signed by the governor. This includes the new consumer privacy bill – one of three nationwide (CA and VA being the
other two). The other was the automatic sealing of criminal records. In general, and with specific exclusions, this will
automatically seal most misdemeanor and felony criminal records in a designated period of time (3 years for
misdemeanors and 7 years for felonies) after a person has completed any sentencing imposed, and has not had an arrest
or conviction during that time. It would also automatically remove any arrest information without charges after one
year. This includes all court and law enforcement (local and Colorado Bureau of Investigation) and prosecutor records.
These would not be allowed used in an employment or housing background check, or civil or criminal process. The intent
of this law will not be addressed, and the unintended consequences PPIAC members testified to, will be realized.

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