March 15, 2016 By RMRI LLC

Law Enforcement Immunity and Public Trust

Law Enforcement Officers have a tough job, let’s not deceive ourselves on that point. They are always put in a “damned if I do and damned if I don’t” position ten times a day every day. They must feel like they can’t do anything right, because they are always placed in situations where whatever decision they make is going to result in someone being unhappy, and often time even making a complaint against them. LEOs see the worst side of society day in and day out, and naturally having to see the things they see and deal with some of the people they have to deal with, one could understand why a Law Enforcement Officer might seem “less than optimistic” at times.

I am quite sure that there are a few “bad” Law Enforcement Officers out there, but I am also quite sure that the good Law Enforcement Officers greatly outnumber the “bad” Law Enforcement Officers. Overall I believe that we have a decent judicial system, with good people trying to serve their communities. I also think that nothing is perfect, and we should always strive to make things better in an imperfect world. [Read more…]

February 12, 2016 By RMRI LLC

Getting Evidence: The Key to a Successful Case

David Riley Store Footage Recovered by a Private Investigator at RMRI LLC. in Columbia, MO. — Store Footage From the David Riley Case Recovered by a Private Investigator from RMRI LLC. in Columbia, MO.

For Private Investigators and their clients, gathering and processing evidence can prove to be essential towards securing a positive outcome in a multitude of cases. Criminal defense cases may hinge on video, pictures, or records that law enforcement may have overlooked or ignored. Divorce or custodial cases can be decided based on emails, social media posts, and financial records that few inside or outside of the PI field are adept at collecting. In a similar manner, both plaintiffs and defendants in civil suits require an investigator proficient in tirelessly pursuing key pieces of proof to strengthen their client’s case and cast doubt on that of their opposition. [Read more…]

January 25, 2016 By RMRI LLC

Databases and Double Standards: NCIC Abuses

Okay, this is a little bit of a rant and a little bit of a public call to attention! Abusing the NCIC database results in drastically different consequences depending on whether the offending party is a public or private sector investigator. Last week as I was going through some posts in one of my Facebook groups, I came across the post listed below which pointed out the glaring difference:

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November 28, 2015 By RMRI LLC

A Cautious Happy Holidays!

‘Tis The Season for Security

The holiday season is upon us! Turkey and turkey sandwiches, and then onto a Christmas ham and candy canes! This is the season to be with family and extended family. And apparently we all look forward to Black Friday, just look at the crowds! According to an article in the Huffington Post, the average American holiday shopper spent $423 over Black Friday weekend in 2012. That is a lot of money, and a lot of gifts! The holiday season is the time to think SECURITY!

According to an article from the Washington Post, retail crime increases by 30% during this time of year. Many of these thieves work in organized retail crime groups, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise to sell on the black market. Jewelry, name-brand jeans, and electronics are among some of the most-targeted items. And retail stores are not the only places that thieves look to steal from; middle to upper class residential neighborhoods are targets too! [Read more…]

November 15, 2015 By RMRI LLC

Evening The Odds: Private Investigators Put Clients On Level Ground With NSA

In the wake of the Edward Snowden leaks detailing NSA bulk data collection techniques, warrant-less wiretaps, and other Orwellian-like practices, many people feel as though the tools the US federal government are utilizing in these endeavors are some advanced out-of-reach form of technology. While there is no private sector alternative to wiretaps, many people are not aware of the fact that the same databases that they hear about government agencies such as the National Security Agency using, are the databases that have been used by skilled private investigators for years.

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