The Sports Page Bar and Grill, 2802 Auburn Way N, Auburn, Washington, will be the site of an auction, this evening February 12, 2010, from 6pm-9pm, to raise money for the families of five law enforcement officers slain in Pierce County in 2009.  This will be an opportunity to support the families and again show them how much you care.

All proceeds for the event will go to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

There will be a “Run from the Heart” event to benefit the family of slain Pierce County Deputy Kent Mundell. Registration for the event will take place Saturday, February 12, 2010, at noon, at Fort Steilacoom Park.  Read more

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Gig Harbor, Washington, continues to be victimized by individuals who are stealing copper, wherever it can be found.  The latest incidents involve the cutting of wiring leading to lighting structures. This is very costly to the community and even puts our children at risk.  If these wires are charged and exposed, coming into contact with them could be shocking to say the least.

I know you expect the police to investigate and resolve this, but don’t count on it.  They are already overworked and short on manpower.  It is your duty as a concerned citizen to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.  Critical information such as the exact location of the incident, your observations, a vehicle description (make and color), a license plate number, and a description of the individuals involved, would be very useful.

If you have personal knowledge about these incidents, it is time to STAND UP and contact Gig Harbor Police immediately.     

If you have been on vacation, or are unaware of these crimes please read the THE NEWS TRIBUNE:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/1045400.html 

Donald A. Bambenek II, Bambenek Investigative Group

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In what appears to be a freak accident, Portland Private Investigator Michael Anthony Zerwas, 57 died from hypothermia and drowning afte falling into an old forgotten cistern in his backyard.

 Firefighters found Zerwas' body submerged in what they believe was a 100-year-old, round cistern. The water level was 15 feet below the rim. After pumping some of the water out, firefighter Justin de Ruyter said a technical rescue team placed a tripod over the opening and used ropes to pull Zerwas' body out.

Read the entire story here

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EOW: Monday December 28, 2009

Pierce County sheriff’s deputy Kent Mundell died at 5:04 p.m. today (28 Dec 2009) after being removed from life support at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center, sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer.  Deputy Kent Mundell, 44, a 9 year veteran of the Sheriff's Department was shot multiple times.  Mundell is married, with 16- and 10-year-old children.

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Gene Wallace Robertson died November 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.

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Want to know if your private investigator or security guard company has been fined suspended or had their license suspended by the Washington State Department of licensing? PNAI now provides a direct link to both pages at the Department of licensing.  Before you contact a private investigator or security guard company, you should doublecheck this list to ensure who you hire is on the up and up. The links can be found under the investigator list drop-down menu at the top of our site.

If you learn of a situation that might fall into this area or have a question, please feel free to contact one of our board members on this website's content page. 

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Fellow investigators,
 
After reviewing the proposed changes to WAC 308-10 it appears that there is no change planned (yet) to amend the clause that requires that the subject be notified by mail that a search had been run on them or their vehicles, when the search is performed by a PI or a PI Agency.
 
But we can change that. This is our golden opportunity to take action against this discriminatory, unnecessary and counter-productive requirement.
 
I'm urging all PI's to write to Mr. Shomshor with their concerns now, and to join me at the hearing in Olympia November 13, at 13:00.  I've found Mr. Shomshor to be very responsive and genuinely interested in our input.
 
Please detail the problems you have encountered because of the notification letter and especially describe any incidents where the letter made using IVIPS impossible.
Frankly I don't care if an attorney's search generates a letter. From what I hear, attorney misuse caused this situation in the first place. If you do care, then this is your opportunity to raise that concern.
 
You may submit your written comments as an attachment to an email to:
 
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Or by snail mail so the letter arrives before close of business November 10, to:
 
ATTN BEN SHOMSHOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
MS 48026
PO BOX 2957
OLYMPIA WA  98507-2957
 
 
The Thursday November 13, 13:00 hearing will be held:
 
Department Of Licensing
Conference Room 413
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA, 98507
 
Hope to see you there,

Dave Liston
David Liston investigative Services
(253) 212-0544

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Notice of possible changes to public disclosure rules.

We are considering adopting changes to WAC 308-10 relating to public records disclosure. Included in the proposed changes are new rules governing access to digital information - including our Internet Vehicle/Vessel Processing System ( I VI PS) - and disclosure of electronic records, as well as expanded and updated definitions. IVIPS is an application that allows approved users to access a copy of vehicle or vessel title and registration information from a secure internet site.  The proposed changes, together with the hearing date and time, can be viewed online at http://www.dol.wa.gov/about/vehiclerules.html. If you'd like more information or are interested in participating in the rule-writing process, please contact:

Ben Shomshor, Public Disclosure
Department of Licensing
MS/48026
PO Box 2957
Olympia WA 98507-2957

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