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KAREN S. BEERS, BSW*

Colorado PI License No. PI2-019 (until 08/31/2021)
Licensed Legal Investigator and Subject Matter Expert
Bachelor’s in Social Work (Colorado State University, Magna Cum Laude)
CDITC Certified Criminal Defense Investigator
CDITC Certified Forensic Interviewer‐Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery
CDITC Certified Forensic Science Investigator
Certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations

Karen joined the agency in 1996. Her background, education and experience with victim advocacy
and counseling are valuable assets in working with families and victims of traumatic events. Since
2008 she has specialized, with her Husband Dean, in Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations
nationwide in Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation.

Karen is a member of several associations, including Professional Private Investigators Association of
Colorado, National Association of Legal Investigators, National Council of Investigation & Security
Services (Executive Director), Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council, World Association of
Detectives (Administrative Manager), and others.

Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC
A Rocky Mountain West Agency – Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Expert Legal Investigators & Medicolegal Consultants
Personal Injury, Negligence & Death
Civil ~ Criminal ~ Probate
www.DeathExperts.com ~ (970) 480-7793

THE STATUS OF PI LICENSING IN COLORADO…

PPIAC supported HB20-1207
Concerning the Continuation of the Regulation of Private Investigators

This bill continued the current program unchanged, scheduled to sunset
08/31/2020. This passed the state legislature with an overall 75% affirmative
votes in committees and the floor. It was sent to the governor, who vetoed on
07/03/2020 - after the legislative session ended 40+ days early.

WHY?

"Too often it is used to protect existing professionals within an occupation
against competition from newcomers entering that occupation." and "We are
open to working with the General Assembly to take reasonable steps to address
these concerns while stopping short of full licensure.“

It is strongly recommended you now obtain licensing in another state.
This will demonstrate a clear background and professionalism.
This may protect your access to information restricted to licensed Pis.

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