The Benefits of Armed Versus Unarmed Security Guards Who Serve in the State of Oklahoma

The Benefits of Armed Versus Unarmed Security Guards Who Serve in the State of Oklahoma

When companies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies are debating whether to hire unarmed security guards or armed security guards to serve in Oklahoma, which should they choose?  The matter is really an important decision that deserves great consideration.  Employers have many factors to consider, and their ultimate decisions often greatly affects both their corporate pocketbooks and the safety of their facilities. 

One obvious point of consideration is the cost factor.  It goes without saying that Oklahoma’s employers are always seeking to cut costs and increase their profit margin.  Since unarmed security guards tend to cost less than armed security guards, hiring an unarmed Oklahoma security guard might seem to make better sense.  However, such a decision, while sometimes well-intentioned and necessary, is not always the best one.

Unarmed security guards are not licensed to carry firearms in Oklahoma.  If someone starts shooting others at an event, school, at a business, etc., who is going to stop them?  While it is possible that an unarmed security guard might try to tackle the armed gunman, is it likely?  Not many unarmed people would consider going toe-to-toe with some crazy guy or girl who is opening fire.  Thus, while hiring a private security guard who is unarmed might save money in the short run, it could potentially cost employers and others hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in lawsuits in the long run.

Employers must also review the potential risk levels and security threats of the areas they want secured.  If a business or other area is generally a very low risk area with very little crime, then an unarmed security guard might be the best route to take.  On the other hand, if a particular firm is in need of a stronger security presence and/or is located in a high risk area, an armed security guard might prove to be the better choice.

The ultimate decision as to which type of security guard to hire ultimately rests with the company, nonprofit organization, or governmental agency.  Both unarmed and armed Oklahoma private security guards can suffice, depending on the situation. Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com has an outstanding private security guard agency division which proudly serves all throughout Oklahoma and will help businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and private individuals meet their needs.     

The Body Never Lies: Deception Experts Share Secrets

The Body Never Lies: Deception Experts Share Secrets

Have you ever found yourself tired of being lied to?  Few, if any people, actually enjoy being lied to, but somehow everyone seems to tell untruths.  Of course, some people tell more lies than others do.  The deception experts at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com would like to share a few secrets with you.  This way you can have a few indications of deception, which when taken as part of a whole scenario, can give you insight into whether or not someone is trying to lie to you.  Here are a few of many clues you can look for . . .

A person in Oklahoma or elsewhere who is trying to deceive you often avoids eye contact.  Why is this?  People who lie often feel very uncomfortable making eye contact with a person they are lying to.  If someone you are talking to really tries to avoid eye contact, then be on guard!  Of course, some cultures teach kids not to look at their elders in the eyes, so one must be sure to take the cultural aspects into perspective.

Another way in which a person might be deceptive is by shaking his or her head  side to side as if to say, “No” when making a statement.  This often indicates that the person you are speaking with has absolutely no confidence in what he or she is telling you.  Individuals often do this without even knowing it!

A skilled deception expert, whether in Oklahoma or elsewhere, would also spot someone who is likely to be lying, if the person covers his or her mouth or touches other parts of his or her head when making statements.  Often referred to as the “unconscious cover-up”, individuals often do this automatically when they are telling lies.  They unconsciously try to hide their mouth or face to “cover up” what they know they should not be saying.

Some people try to distance themselves from the person they are lying to by putting some sort of barrier in between the two of you.  This could be anything from a briefcase to a pillow or a glass of water.  This forms an unconscious barrier between you and that person.  This sometimes happens when people are uncomfortable with the situation, and it is a possible indication of deception.

Finally, watch out if someone ever says, “To tell you the truth,” or, “Not to offend you but . . .”  If these statements are not what that individual normally says, then whatever follows them is unlikely true or is meant to be offensive.  If something is true or the person does not mean to offend you, then the person does not need to state the fact that it is not a lie or something “non-offensive”.  The person’s words should speak for themselves, without having to justify it up front.

These are just a few indications of deception.  It is important to remember that it is vital that a person takes these indications of deception in conjunction with other clues and the situation as a whole.  Having a skilled deception expert on hand to help you can prove to be invaluable, so do not hesitate to contact one at (405) 593-3515 or by visiting www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com.  Their lie detection division will help you in Oklahoma, another state, or around the world!  

Oklahoma Process Servers, Private Investigators, Security Guards, and Bodyguards Should Take Careful Precautions When Arresting a Suspect

Oklahoma Process Servers, Private Investigators, Security Guards, and Bodyguards Should Take Careful Precautions When Arresting a Suspect

            There are times when many Oklahoma process servers, private investigators, security guards, and bodyguards will have to make an arrest at some point in their professional careers.  While working in these capacities, these individuals need to know when they can arrest someone and how to properly do so.  Having this knowledge will not only protect process servers, private investigators, security guards, and bodyguards and their clients protected from legal ramifications, but will also help ensure their safety and that of their client as well.

            Firstly, it is noteworthy to mention that the aforementioned individuals have the same authority to arrest someone as any other private individual does.  This type of arrest power is commonly called a “citizen’s arrest” and is not as extensive in the scope and authority as that of a law enforcement official (i.e., police officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, etc.).  However, only having a citizen’s arrest authority also comes with special perks, as no citizen of the United States is ever legally obligated to actually arrest another human being.  Of course, whether or not Oklahoma process servers, private investigators, security guards, and bodyguards believe they have a moral obligation is up to their own conscience.

            Before any process server, private investigator, security guard, or bodyguard decides to make an arrest, there are several requirements that must first be met.  These professionals, much like any other citizen, may only arrest another individual if a perpetrator has committed one or more of the following acts:

a)     The person has committed  or has attempted to commit a public offense in their presence.

b)     The perpetrator has committed a felony, even though it was not in the presence of a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard.

c)     The process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard knows that someone has committed a felony, and he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the person he or she is arresting is the one who committed it.

            Before making an arrest, it is important for security guards and bodyguards to try to call for backup.  Having another security guard or bodyguard, etc., there to assist makes matters much easier.  Having a “two on one” confrontational situation is usually so much easier than having a one-on-one scenario, provided there are more security guards than perpetrators.  It is important to put the odds during any potential combat setting in favour of the security guard, bodyguard, private investigator, process server, etc. 

            Once one of these legal standards has been met and backup has either already arrived or is at least hopefully on the way, the process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard must then search the individual for weapons and contraband.  An arrest is a serious matter, and if the perpetrator has weapons or something else that could cause harm, they need to be taken away.  Of course, this begs the question, “How does one conduct a search?”

            Oklahoma process severs, bodyguards, private investigators and security guards should, if possible, try to have someone of the same gender try to search the individual whenever possible.  However, if no one is available, then someone of the opposite gender should conduct the search.  This means that a male may have to search a female or a female will need to do a full search of a male. 

            Conducting a full body search might lead someone to think, “Oh.  Giggle, giggle.  I have to touch his or her groin or breast area?”  Yes, of course!  A perpetrator can easily hide weapons and other dangerous contraband items in a bra, around the groin area, in the butt crack, and more.  It is nothing to laugh about; rather, it is something that all professionals should take seriously.  There are countless stories of law enforcement officials who have missed guns and other dangerous items when searching people they arrested, and that has placed everyone else – even the perpetrator – at great risk.  Besides, the suspects an Oklahoma process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard has to arrest are not the types of individuals one would want to spend time feeling those “areas” anyway.  Individuals placed under arrest are often intoxicated, smell bad, are combative, etc. 

            When conducting the search, an Oklahoma process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard should make sure to do a “rub down” and not a “pat down” of the areas.  Pat downs are seen on television too often, and they can cause professionals to miss very important items (i.e., a gun, knife, etc.).  Also, it is important that “prolonged” rub downs of the groin, bottom, and breast areas – or any area for that matter – is highly inappropriate.  The rub down to check for weapons and contraband should be done efficiently and effectively, and a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard should never force the individual to strip off his or her clothes.

            In the event that the person doing the searching finds money, drugs, weapons, etc., they must be turned over to the police or magistrate right away.  Keeping these items is not only illegal, but it is highly unethical and will expose both the professionals and their clients to civil and criminal liability.  Besides, if the person making the arrest only turns around and keeps the items, then how much better is he or she than the person who just got placed under arrest?

            It is also important for professional Oklahoma process severs, bodyguards, private investigators, and security guards to know when and how to put the handcuffs onto an individual.  Depending on the situation, this may need to occur before or after a search of the individual.  When placing the handcuffs onto a perpetrator, there are several key factors to keep in mind which can save the life of the person making the arrest and help ensure that justice is served in a timely manner.

            All too often we see people under arrest who have their handcuffs gently placed onto their wrists, while the arms, wrists, etc., are out in front of the perpetrator.  The biggest danger this poses is that the perpetrator can slip out of the handcuffs, so they need to be on the suspect’s wrists securely but not to where they will leave unnecessary marks or cause undue pain.  This is not the only consideration, however.

            Before actually putting the handcuffs onto a perpetrator, a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard needs to make sure that the person’s wrists are turned outward.  When done correctly, this makes it extremely difficult for a suspect to try to escape or put the handcuffs around the professional’s neck and try to strangle him or her.  Also, by applying a bit of pressure to only one wrist that is handcuffed and turned outward, the arresting individual can cause great pain and thus easily subdue someone who becomes combative during the arrest process.

            It is also vital that professionals take great care to handcuff both wrists of a suspect.  If only one wrist is handcuffed, then the perpetrator can easily use it as a vicious weapon against the person making the arrest.  Thus, in this situation handcuffs can become much more of a liability than a help.  Always consider that the person being placed under arrest is potentially dangerous and is likely to want to cause harm.

            Another important factor to consider is whether it is best to place the handcuffs on the suspect’s wrists to where both hands are either behind the perpetrator’s back or out in front of his or her body.  As a general rule of thumb, most law enforcement officials arresting suspects have them place their hands behind their backs – and for a good reason.  Simply put, a suspect with his or her hands behind his or her back with handcuffs on has a much more difficult time causing trouble.  This is why it is advisable for people making an arrest to have the perpetrator place his or her hands behind his or her back while getting handcuffed.

             Once the Oklahoma process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard has searched and arrested the suspect, they must then be turned over to a local magistrate or police officer without delay.  Hence, calling the police or having someone else do so before making the arrest, if possible, is essential.  Under Oklahoma’s laws, private citizens making a citizen’s arrest do not have to read a suspect his or her Miranda Rights.  Besides, if Oklahoma process severs, bodyguards, private investigators, and security guards said such things as, “You have the right to an attorney,” who is that person indicating is going to pay for it?  The process server?  The security guard?  The bodyguard?  The armed private investigator?  One would certainly hope not! 

            Until the suspect is in the custody of the police, magistrate, etc., he or she is the prisoner per se of the arresting Oklahoma process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard.  It is important to ensure that the perpetrator does not try to escape, attempt suicide, etc., while he or she is in your custody.  There are a few helpful things a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard can do while waiting for law enforcement officials to arrive, which may greatly help with the legal process later on.

            While waiting for the police or magistrate to arrive, it is sometimes helpful for a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard to try to be the “good cop” to or “buddy” of the suspect.  Sometimes getting the suspect a cup of coffee or something else to drink can help put the perpetrator at ease.  Doing so can sometimes help the suspect open up a bit more.

            Asking such questions such as, “So, why did you break into the house and steal the television?” and writing down that information can provide much useful evidence for the police and prosecutors.  Getting the person to sign underneath the perpetrator’s responses to such questions he or she has provided to a process sever, bodyguard, private investigator, or security guard is a signed confession!  Taking the nice, personable angle of “just wanting to get everything correct” can come in quite handy when law enforcement officials arrive.  It is important to remember that not all suspects will want to proffer any information and are not always so eager to talk, but it never hurts to try.

            Even if a suspect does provide information after having been placed under arrest, process severs, bodyguards, private investigators, and security guards need to make sure to write down all of the events and factual information in a small notebook, while they are fresh in their minds.  Trying to recall events later on – especially if required to take the witness stand – can be much more difficult months or even years down the road, as people can forget what happened.  Also, professionals should remember that their notebook and any information contained therein can be subpoenaed and used later on in the courtroom as evidence.

            Having said all of this, it is best to leave most arrests up to law enforcement officials.  This not only takes the potential criminal and civil liability off of the non-law enforcement professional, but it often makes the situation easier on all involved.  Besides, a company who hires a security guard may have a written policy directing their security guards not to make arrests.

            Either way, an armed or unarmed Oklahoma security officer who works for a company and makes an arrest should have a written copy of his or her post orders on hand at all times.  This way the company cannot ever come back and say, “Well, we certainly didn’t tell _______ [insert security guard’s name here] to arrest anyone.”  It is always important for security guards, private investigators, bodyguards, and even process servers to cover their own butts (CYOA!).

            Process severs, bodyguards, private investigators, and security guards can often do a plausible job when making an arrest.  By following the aforementioned guidelines and tactics, they will likely experience greater success while performing their duties.  No job is worth getting seriously injured over.  Making an arrest outside the scope of a security guard’s or bodyguard’s lawful authority or some other mistake, even if inadvertently, can cause problems for everyone.  It is extremely important to stay safe, follow the laws, and always remain professional. Please contact the experts at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers at www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com today! 

Oklahoma Bodyguards and Security Guards on Dangerous Duty Should Wear Body Armor and Other Protective Gear When on Duty

Oklahoma Bodyguards and Security Guards on Dangerous Duty Should Wear Body Armor and Other Protective Gear When on Duty

            Bodyguards and security guards in Oklahoma who are undertaking dangerous assignments should take great care of their safety.  Wearing special protective gear such as body armor (i.e., bulletproof vests) can afford bodyguards and security guards who are patrolling dangerous areas special protection that just might save their lives.  Of course, there are several factors Oklahoma bodyguards and armed security guards  like those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com must first consider. 

            One of the most common concerns that many companies have about supplying bodyguards with body armor is the cost.  Body armor can indeed cost anywhere between $50 for some used equipment to $200 or more for newer material.  Given the turnover rate for Oklahoma bodyguards and security guards, many just do not see the cost/analysis benefit.  Indeed, many bodyguards and security guards are not highly paid, either, so they usually cannot afford to supply their own.

            Another common concern among those who are against body armor is the fact that they do indeed make an individual go around carrying extra weight.  This extra weight can prove to be cumbersome for the individual who is wearing it.  Later down the line, carrying too much extra weight of any kind for an extended period of time can potentially cause problems with a person’s knees.  This is a medical problem that has become all too common in the United States and elsewhere, especially for those who are already overweight.  However, this is still not the biggest reason many experts cite as the biggest reasons why bodyguards and security guards in Oklahoma should go without body armor.

            Other detractors contend that body armor cannot stop all types of bullets from all types of guns – and they are right!  Shotguns fired at close range and the infamous “cop killer” bullets, just to name a few, can indeed pierce body armor.  Body armor cannot and will not stop anything and everything from harming someone.  A perpetrator who is out to do nothing but kill someone can, if properly prepared, sometimes accomplish the misguided goal.  Nevertheless, there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel for body armor proponents!

            When all is said and done, body armor still saves lives and reduces the amount and type of damage!  Numerous police officers, soldiers, Oklahoma bodyguards, and security officers of various levels will attest to this fact.  If body armor did not continue to afford some reasonable level of protection, then the manufacturers would have no reason to make it.  Indeed, high quality body armor can often stop other weapons such as knives and thus potentially prevent mortal stab wounds in crucial areas. 

Likewise, those that also market other such devices like police and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-style protective face masks have also found that these can protect other areas of law enforcement officials and bodyguards, armed security guards, etc.  Of course, whether or not other types of accoutrements are needed, stylish, and/or attract too much attention is a completely different debate.

Whatever the case, bodyguards, security guards and the companies that hire them who invest in body armor are making a pretty sound investment.  While it is true that not every individual will work in a situation where he or she will need to go around in a vest, many do need that extra layer of protection.  Having a barrier between one’s body and a knife or a gun can really make a difference – not only to the individuals wearing it, but to those who love them.

Where Oklahoma Security Officers, Private Investigators and Bodyguards Study is Very Important When Seeking Jobs in the Workforce

Where Oklahoma Security Officers, Private Investigators and Bodyguards Study is Very Important When Seeking Jobs in the Workforce

            Where bodyguards, security officers, and private investigators study is extremely important.  All too often students enrolling in these programs think that just because the Council on Law Enforcement Education (CLEET) has set the curriculum standards for all of the schools that teach these training programs, they are all alike.  However, the quality of instructors, other personnel and the overall training in these programs can vary widely.  Oklahoma employers will often take a careful look at which schools their potential employees hail from.  Students who attended low quality schools may find themselves locked out of employment opportunities that they might otherwise find open.

            Consider two famous schools: Harvard University and the University of Phoenix.  If an employer had the chance to hire someone whose qualifications, mannerisms, experience, etc., were otherwise equal in all other regards, which school do would most employers probably prefer to hire their next employee from – a Harvard University graduate or a University of Phoenix graduate?  The programs at both schools are simply not the same, and the quality of their graduates is also often reflective of their selection process, admission procedures, teaching faculty, etc.

            Another good example of this includes schools that are rude to businesses that might otherwise hire their graduates.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com found several of the personnel at Francis Tuttle Technology Center were very rude over the phone, while those at Metro Technology Center, which is located near the Oklahoma City Zoo, were the exact opposite.  Schools that burn bridges with the business community only cause harm to themselves and those who pay money to attend their schools. 

Not only did this company find the quality of the instructors offered at Francis Tuttle Technology Center lacking in quality, but this school had also gone around burning bridges as well.  On the other hand, Metro Tech had not done so, and thus it not only strengthened its reputation throughout the community as a school of choice for some employers, but its private investigation and security guard classes and teachers have likewise gained greater regard within their respective areas of specialization as well. 

It is true that neither the cost of one’s education nor a school’s reputation can guarantee the overall success of Oklahoma security guards, bodyguards and private investigators.  However, students would be well advised to take a careful look at the schools they plan on attending for their training before making any kind of monetary and time investments.  Their future and chances of success in the job market could very well depend upon choosing the right school.

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Formally Endorses Looper Law Enforcement in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Formally Endorses Looper Law Enforcement in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers at www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com is pleased to endorse Looper Law Enforcement at http://www.looperlawenforcement.com/.  This company does outstanding work and really takes pride in its craftsmanship.  Looper Law Enforcement has a long history of high quality work and very satisfied customers, and Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers wishes to recognize them for this!

Given its dedication to the process server, notary public, bodyguard, private investigator, and security guard industries, Looper Law Enforcement also recently provided Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers with some excellent free gear.  These high quality belts, holsters, handcuff cases, magazine clip holders, and more will really help the professional at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers protect others!

It should be known to all concerned that these fantastic items may be purchased from Looper Law Enforcement at http://www.looperlawenforcement.com/ or at H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City.  H&H Gun Range exclusively carries leather goods that only come from Looper Law Enforcement, which one can buy at http://www.hhshootingsports.com/.  Thanks again to Bart and Lisa Looper of Looper Law Enforcement for all of their support and partnership with the process servers, private investigators, bodyguards, security officers, and notary public officials at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers.  We sure appreciate you!

Oklahoma Process Servers Need to Make Sure to Follow the Laws When Serving Papers

Oklahoma Process Servers Need to Make Sure to Follow the Laws When Serving Papers

            Since Oklahoma has very few requirements and no training or education required to become a process server, there are some important Oklahoma laws process servers should know about.  These laws not only help ensure that the legal process is administered through a fairer process, but it doing so will also help keep professional process servers who work in Oklahoma out of trouble.  A few of many process server laws are explained herein . . .

            When posting documents to doors of people who are being evicted from an apartment or house, process servers need to take additional actions.  Ideally, serving an individual in this case via personal or substituted service is best.  However, if this is not possible then posting the papers to the door is generally considered good service, though with one very important caveat.  After posting the papers to the door, the Oklahoma process server must then send the same documents via certified mail to the same address.  Indeed, the process server should file the original receipts showing that the documents were sent with via certified mailing, making sure to also keep a copy for his or her clients.  If this is not done, a judge is likely to throw out the service as insufficient, and the client(s) that hired the process server could suffer.

            Another important law that process servers need to follow is to make sure that if they say they have actually served someone that they really have.  Under Oklahoma law, if a process server claims to have served a person but has not really done so, then he or she is guilty of a felony.  Thus, process servers should take great care to actually serve the people they say they have, and sometimes taking a photo of it happening or having a video camera running can help keep a process server in the clear later down the road.

            Process servers should also be aware that just because a person does not want to accept papers or throws them down on the ground, this does not mean that they have not been served.  The state of Oklahoma does not require people who are being served to have to sign for documents that process server delivers.  If Oklahoma did require this, most people would never get served!

            Another common sense law that process servers should follow is to make sure that they always carry their licenses on them when out on official duty.  As officers of the court, they have to identify themselves and present their licenses to those they serve, security officials, the police, etc., if so asked.  Having the license laminated helps preserve it, but Oklahoma process servers should take care not to actually give their licenses to anyone other than law enforcement officials to actually hold, as the people holding them might get angry and try to destroy them.

            These are just a few of many different kinds of laws that professional process servers need to follow.  There are so many that a large number of those in the field just do not know about.  Knowledge is indeed power, so it is important that the job is done right!  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the experts at www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com.

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Set to Work With B&R Global Investigations

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Set to Work With B&R Global Investigations

            This is to formally announce that Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers will team up with B&R Global Security & Investigations.  While there will not be a formal merger or anything, Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com and B&R Global Security & Investigations http://www.brgsi.com will begin to subcontract work with one another very soon.  Both companies bring a vast wealth of experience and knowledge in a variety of fields, and they are very well run companies.  Both companies offer a wide variety of services, which include process servers, private security, mobile notaries, armed private investigations, bodyguards, and more.  By working together on various projects, services for all clients will undoubtedly only get better! 

How to Properly Protect Your Client as an Oklahoma Bodyguard

How to Properly Protect Your Client as an Oklahoma Bodyguard

            When someone hires a bodyguard  like those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com to provide them personal protection, it is vital that they understand that they will receive the best protection possible.  Individuals seeking the assistance of a personal bodyguard need to understand several things before they hire someone.  Likewise, the bodyguard should thoroughly seek to find out all of the circumstances before protecting a client, so he or she can do the best possible job.  This way both the client and the Oklahoma bodyguard can find the most success and safety.

            One of the things that clients should look for in an effective bodyguard is the type of personal protection training he or she has.  Prior military experience, depending on the type and job classification the bodyguard had while serving in the armed forces, can sometimes prove to be very valuable.  Military personnel often have previous experience using different types of weapons and may have mastered advanced personal defense tactics.  Military service is not the only type of helpful experience though!

            Other bodyguards have served in law enforcement (i.e., police officers, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), etc.), and they, too, might know advanced weapon training skills and other special defense techniques.  However, the length of time and the capacity in which they served are both vital.  A desk sergeant might not have maintained the same level of skill and training as an officer who has been out in the field, so this is an area that a client needs to explore.

            Previous experience in the military, the police force, FBI, etc., are not necessarily essential.  Some of the best bodyguards have taken specialized courses which have given them a wide variety of experience.  Classes in judo, karate, and other martial arts can prove to be very useful when protecting someone.  Other training courses are specifically designed, and sometimes required by a state’s laws, to certify someone as a bodyguard.  These can also help an Oklahoma bodyguard become familiar with the laws and can teach them how to provide the best possible protection.

            Other bodyguards have taken it upon themselves to undergo extensive firearms training.  Some bodyguards in Oklahoma have practiced firing weapons extensively on their own, and they are already well-trained in how to use them.  A person seeking to hire a bodyguard would be well advised to inquire as to what courses they have taken, as well as if they are certified – and by whom. 

Oklahoma bodyguards generally require some time of CLEET training, and they should be licensed to carry firearms.  Many of those who are certified as armed security are also licensed as armed private investigators.  In addition, other individuals carry a license to carry firearms under the Self Defense Act.  Each license comes with different advantages, and bodyguards should be able to present their certifications to their clients and, if needed, to law enforcement personnel.

When one is considering what type of bodyguard to hire, an ability to use guns and fight in hand-to-hand combat are not the only things a person should look for.  Sometimes the best types of protection come from having the ability to prevent attacks and know when security risks abound.  The old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of medicine is quite true!

In serious cases, special surveillance devices and training can prove especially helpful in helping a bodyguard determine when someone is following an individual, trying to break into a home, has tapped a phone, etc.  Bodyguards who have served as armed private investigators have a special advantage in this area, as they often already have this special equipment and experience.  Preventing a possible attack or other threat is so much easier – and safer – than having to fend it off!

            Knowing all of this, size does not always matter when hiring a bodyguard.  Just because someone is bigger does not mean he or she can necessarily do a better job than an Oklahoma bodyguard whose physical build is smaller.  Indeed, while hiring a bodyguard who is 6’10” and who weighs 280 pounds might intimidate others and thus stave off people from wanting to cause harm in the first place.  This kind of bodyguard might have an advantage over one who is smaller in stature, but this is not always the case.

            Bodyguards who are smaller in physical size can also prove to have exceptional advantages.  It is fairly easy to “size up” a bodyguard who is really tall and muscular.  However, a smaller bodyguard is often underestimated by a would-be attacker.  If he or she has the right training, special moves can be used that can immobilize even the biggest of thugs.  An attacker who underestimates the training and skills of a smaller opponent can put himself or herself at a serious disadvantage.  Besides, if all else fails, a nice shot of pepper spray, the use of a stun gun, or another weapon of choice can often do the job.

            Having said all of this, whenever possible the focus of a bodyguard’s work should focus on prevention.  The use of force, especially deadly force, should always be a last resort.  It is important to only use the force necessary to protect yourself and then retreat and get law enforcement officials involved whenever possible.  An Oklahoma bodyguard has the right to expect his or her bodyguard to protect him to the best of his or her ability.  However, causing physical harm, especially serious harm, should only take place if nothing else can be done to keep the client and the bodyguard safe.

            Having more than one bodyguard and someone to act as a “second set of eyes” can also be very helpful.  Clients and bodyguards should talk together and carefully consider how many bodyguards they need to provide adequate protection.  The severity of the risk factors might call for a greater the need for a team of bodyguards rather than just one person.  One bodyguard can provide protection, but he or she might not be able to fend off five or ten people who are brandishing guns and knives.

            One of the most important parts of protecting a client is for the bodyguards to have all possible needed information.  The more a bodyguard knows about the situation and possible threats, the better the job he or she can do setting up the proper security measures beforehand and while on the job.  For example, if the known threat is a white male stalker who is about fourty years old and who has a history of violence using handguns, it is important to know that.  If the potential perpetrator is known to be technologically savvy, the client should tell the bodyguard this, too, as the types of threats may come from different sources (i.e., explosives, computer hacking, sniper fire, etc.).

            Many bodyguards have some type of insurance that can cover both them and their clients, in the event someone gets hurt.  However, this type of insurance can prove to be very costly, so those who work as bodyguards may not have it.  It is important for clients to ask a protector up front whether or not they carry any liability insurance. 

            Clients should also clearly understand that while bodyguards can provide additional protection, they are not invincible and cannot do everything.  Bodyguards can also get hurt and may not always be able to completely protect an individual or group of people.  They are only human, and in this sometimes dangerous field there are no guarantees.

Oklahoma Notary Public Services Enhanced by Certification Training

Oklahoma Notary Public Services Enhanced by Certification Training

            Another professional field in Oklahoma which could certainly benefit from mandatory training is the notary public profession.  An individual who serves as a notary public in Oklahoma essentially just has to pay a fee, sign an affidavit, and get his or her commission.  This is probably acceptable for many types of basic services that mobile notaries perform, but it still leaves those in the profession, well, untrained and less professional.

            A wide variety of training exists that can help notaries get enhanced training.  These types of programs, many of which are online, also help notaries learn more about the applicable laws that pertain to their profession.  The National Notary Association (NNA) offers some helpful training through its site, which can be found on  http://www.nationalnotary.org/notary_training/index.html.  Those who are serious about the profession should not only consider joining the National Notary Association, but they should also give great consideration to joining the NNA.

            The National Notary Association, which Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com gets its insurance through, also offers wonderful errors & omissions (E&O) insurance.  This helps protect notaries and even owners of companies from liability, in the event they make some kind of mistake.  A notary public in Oklahoma that does general work for the public should probably carry about $25,000 of E&O insurance, while those doing much bigger jobs for banks, etc., should carry about $100,000.  However, many notaries do not even know that such insurance is needed or even exists, as few companies or other organizations take the time to explain this to those seeking to serve as mobile notaries in Oklahoma.

            Training of some sort always helps in almost any profession, and professional notaries are no exception.  Certifications and further education in the field will not only enhance a notary public’s ability to perform his or her job, but training also builds confidence and trust in a notary public’s ability to perform the job correctly.  Thus, a little investment could pay off some big dividends to both the notary public in Oklahoma City and the clients he or she serves.

Oklahoma Process Servers Should Not Expect Much Help from the Police

Oklahoma Process Servers Should Not Expect Much Help from the Police

            Oklahoma process servers would be well advised to know in advance that they should not expect the police to assist them with most aspects of their official duties.  Part of this can be understandable, as the police are limited both in their available resources and manpower.  Likewise, the county sheriff’s department will, for a fee, also serve papers as well.  However, there are other aspects of process serving in which one would think the police should provide assistance for process servers in Oklahoma.

            One very import aspect in a process server’s work in being able to get the papers served in a timely manner.  Sometimes businesses such as Dell Computers or QuadGraphics will intentionally lie and claim a person is not there and/or will even help an employee try to evade service.  This is not only illegal, but it is highly unethical.  However, since the companies and the people that work for them are violating civil laws instead of criminal ones, they will refuse to help.  Indeed, perhaps they have a point in not getting involved in civil laws, but the police can still have their uses and be helpful to Oklahoma process servers who are in need of assistance.

            If a process server is ever threatened with physical harm or if people – certain employees of companies such as Dell and QuadGraphics or the people inside who are being served – try to hurt a process server while he or she is performing his or her duties, then the matter turns from a civil case to a criminal one.  In this case the police can and often will come out to assist a process server who has been harmed or has been threatened with bodily injury, etc.  Their duty, after all, is to protect and to serve, and they are obligated to do so.

            Sometimes private individuals, heavy-handed security guards, and others will attack or try to otherwise inflict harm upon process servers, and the police can intervene and make arrests as necessary.  Process servers should always take great care to carry their licenses at all times and follow the laws, so that they do not find themselves in trouble instead.

            Process servers in Oklahoma should also carry copies of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure on them at all times.  Sometimes the local police have no clue about the laws pertaining to process servers and what they can and cannot do.  Process servers often have to diplomatically educate them on-site, but even then the police do not always care.  After all, they are the “police” and who is a “process server” to tell them about the laws!?  Some of the outstanding process servers at www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com have sometimes experienced this from the Edmond Police Department and others.

            As a general rule of thumb, Oklahoma process servers should still try to maintain excellent relations with the police and the departments from which they come.  While they are often less than helpful, they still have their uses, on occasion, when some people get violent.  An Oklahoma process server who knows in advance the extent to which the police will and will not help them will find that they have a much easier time not expecting too much assistance when they need it most.

The Importance of Video Cameras for Oklahoma Process Servers

The Importance of Video Cameras for Oklahoma Process Servers

            Traditionally many people think of video cameras as something that, say, a licensed private investigator might have use for.  A professional Oklahoma process server would never have use for video cameras now, would they?  Well, while it is indeed true that private investigators in Oklahoma like those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com often have more of a need for them than their process serving counterparts, this does not mean that the latter does not need them at all.  Indeed, video cameras can prove to be valuable for members of both professions.

            A lot of things can potentially happen to Oklahoma process servers when they go up to serve someone papers.  The person they are serving might be very nice and could just accept the papers.  This can make for a smooth, easy serve, but unfortunately this is not always the case. 

Some people grow angry and blame the Oklahoma process severs for serving them the papers.  Despite the fact that process servers are an impartial party to the entire process, this does not always seem to matter.  The person who just got served might try to attack the professional process server and might also curse and swear at him or her. 

Threats of violence can also take place, and a carefully mounted video camera located on a car or a tiny video camera placed on the process server’s shirt can provide invaluable evidence.  Everything needs to be documented to show the police or even a judge or jury how what happened and can exonerate the process server while showing where the real blame lies.  However, other circumstances also arise when process servers in Oklahoma can find great use for a video camera.

Sometimes people who are served will lie and will claim that they never received the papers at all.  While the courts will often believe an officer of the court over other ordinary individuals, having video evidence can help ensure that anyone claiming that he or she was not served has just perjured himself or herself in court.  This also protects Oklahoma process servers from legal liability, as it is a felony in Oklahoma for a process server to have properly claimed to have served someone papers when he or she really did no such thing.

Video cameras definitely have their place within the professional process serving profession.  When used correctly, they can record helpful evidence that can protect process servers.  This type of equipment adds an extra layer of invisible armor that serves as a shield of sorts.  Indeed, video cameras can protect private investigators and process servers both!

The Importance of Security Guards and Personal Body Guards in Oklahoma

The Importance of Security Guards and Personal Bodyguards in Oklahoma

            Security guards in Oklahoma can play a vital role in the security aspect of protecting property.  From promoting the company’s image to protecting others and keeping the peace, they serve in a variety of capacities and perform various functions.  However, their importance and the potential risks they can face often remain undervalued by society as a whole.  Without outstanding security officers, however, more crime could easily take place.

            Many unarmed and armed security guards have posts or specific rounds at the companies for which they work.  They may have been charged with the responsibility of keeping an entry gate secure or making sure that fights do not break out at specific events.  Other security guards will patrol the grounds of a building to ensure that thieves and other crooks do not steal, vandalize, or otherwise hurt the property or the individuals on it.  Safety must come first, and they are often the very first line of defense.

            Bodyguards, such as those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com are often hired to protect individuals who are at risk.  For example, if a pharmaceutical company is trying to kill someone who is only licensing a very monetarily valuable drug but refuses to sell allow them to sell it at large, then those at the company may try to have him or her killed off.  Pharmaceutical companies can act like thugs, stopping anyone who gets in the way of their profits. 

In this case, private bodyguards and armed private investigators in Oklahoma can prove to be valuable in setting up cameras and other monitors, while discreetly blending in with the crowds and scenery, in case of an assassination attempt.  They have special tools, training, and knowledge about to how to protect people who have a reasonable suspicion that their lives may potentially be endangered.  They may cost a lot to hire, but the money spent can very well save their lives!

Oklahoma Security guards, whether unarmed or armed, and personal bodyguards can prove to play an invaluable role in the field of security.  From helping to keep the peace to protecting the lives of those who are in grave danger, they definitely have a proper place in our society.  Perhaps with time more people will recognize the efforts they put forth and will begin to value and appreciate them even more. 

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Prepares to Offer Additional Bodyguard, Private Security, and Other Related Services

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Prepares to Offer Additional Bodyguard, Private Security, and Other Related Services

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com is pleased to announce that it is preparing to offer additional services!  In the near future Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers will begin having armed and unarmed security guard to fulfill all of your personal security needs.  In addition, armed bodyguard services for personal protection shall also be available at very competitive rates.  These additional future services are meant to complement what we already offer – professional process servers, private investigators, expert witnesses, and notary public services.

Please be on the lookout for other services that Oklahoma Judicial Process servers might also offer with time.  The might include bail bondsmen services, too.  Please stay tuned to future press releases for the most up-to-date information available.  We look forward to servicing your needs and will work diligently with you to assist all of our current and future clients !

Oklahoma Process Servers Should Have Formal Training Courses to Help Them Succeed

Oklahoma Process Servers Should Have Formal Training Courses to Help Them Succeed

            For the sake of professionalism and the quality of work, Oklahoma process servers should have to take some kind of training class.  Right now all a process server in Oklahoma has to do is to go down to the courthouse with two passport photos, get a small process server bond, swear he or she is of sound moral character, be at least eighteen years of age, and make sure there are no felonies on his or her record.  Quite frankly, that is far too easy, and it entices many people into the profession who have no clue about what it means to be a process server.

            There are so many rules under both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure that process servers have to follow.  These laws not only benefit them, but they also help the clients they work for.  For example, a well-trained process server should know how many attempts on service he or she should make, as well as the different types of allowable service (i.e., personal, substitute, posting, etc.).  Knowing the laws, which the process servers at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com are well versed in, can also help process servers in other ways, too.

If process servers do not know what their rights are and what they can do, businesses, individuals, and the federal government might try to exploit a process server’s lack of knowledge.  For example, some federal penitentiaries like the one in El Reno, Oklahoma refuse to allow process servers to serve process on inmates.  They will only let a sheriff’s deputies provide the service, and they claim to allow it by mail.  However, an Oklahoma process server has the same right as a sheriff’s deputies to serve process.  If a process server in Oklahoma does not know that the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure specifically allow them make this type of serve, then they may think they cannot do it when they really can.  This is just one of many examples where the laws can aid in the service of process.  Of course, laws are not the only things process servers need to know.

An excellent process server will also provide creative methods of service and will know how to find and seek out someone who is hiding.  How does someone serve an individual who is in hiding and does not wish to be found?  These are areas in which process servers should receive continual training, and yet where is the school or training to learn this?  It is true that some who enter the field of process serving may have a military and/or law enforcement background, and others will have a very natural creative ability.  However, how many humans enter the field of process serving without any such experience or knowledge of creative methods?  The number is probably higher than most people think.

Many process servers pay a large sum for their license and get their bond thinking that people will just automatically contact them.  However, professional process servers who have served in the field for any given period of time know otherwise.  To stay in the field, one must know how to form, market, and run a business and seek out and keep clients.  Unfortunately, most new process servers find themselves lacking this vital knowledge, and thus their licenses often sit there largely unused. 

These are some of the numerous reasons why process servers in Oklahoma should have to have some type of course or training like they do in Texas and in various other states.  This type of training will not only help process servers become more effective as professionals, but it might also help raise the amount of money they can charge for their services.  Until then, the field of process servers will remain saturated with an endless supply of individuals who very well may not know what they are doing.

Oklahoma Private Investigators Help People In Need

Oklahoma Private Investigators Help People In Need

            There are many times when a private investigator in Oklahoma can really help people in need.  Too often the police either will not assist or are not equipped to assist with various areas that private investigators cover.  Police officers and other law enforcement officials are often overburdened as it is, and this can make their ability to assist limited.  This is where private investigators can prove to be especially helpful.

            One instance where an Oklahoma private investigator like those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com can really assist others is when they suspect that a spouse might be cheating on them.  From video surveillance to recording conversations and tracking devices, an experienced private investigator can often find out whether the person really is cheating or remaining faithful.  The evidence they collect can be especially helpful in court, where a judge or party to the case might call upon the private investigator to testify.

            Another instance where private investigator can come in particularly handy is when someone is suspected of committing a crime.  For example, cases have come up where a son or daughter is thought to be “overmedicating” an elderly parent in order to speed up the death process and thus the accompanying inheritance.  In this instance, a private investigator might be able to catch the offender and make the arrest right then and there. 

While the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) and the local police departments could get involved in the matter, they are often hesitant to want to do so for liability purposes.  Private investigators are often willing to go the extra mile and have to be covered by liability insurance.  Making an investment in hiring a private investigator could end up saving the parent’s life!

Sometimes people think that someone has bugged an appliance or other part of their houses, their cars, etc.  Listening bugs, video cameras, and other illegal surveillance material really might exist in a person’s home.  This is not a matter private investigators take lightly, and they have just the right equipment to handle the job.  They can easily sweep the area and tell you what they find.  Oklahoma private investigators might not find anything at all or they could find something that someone has put in place to spy on someone.  Either way, finding out can bring peace of mind and can help the client know what action to take next.

Needless to say, private investigators have a multitude of uses and can assist in a wide variety of ways.  From video surveillance to looking into burglaries and more, hiring an Oklahoma private investigator can prove to be a noteworthy investment.  They will charge a fee for their services, but the results can often prove to be invaluable.         

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Officially Joins the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association (OPIA)

            Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers (OJPS) http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com is proud to announce that its owner, Dr. John Patrick Keefe II, has officially joined the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association (OPIA).  This association is something that all professional private investigators should belong to.  The organization helps its members stay current on legal issues and stay current in the field.  It also provides networking opportunities and more.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is very pleased to now have executive officers within its organization who are members of this wonderful organization.  

       The Weird, the Wild, and the Outright Hilarious Tales of Oklahoma Private Investigators            

            Experienced private investigators in Oklahoma often see some pretty fascinating cases.  These can range from things that are dangerous to those that are just plain odd.  Here you will hear about a tale from a private investigator that might just make you laugh!

            One day a private investigator was out with his video camera watching a woman whom the insurance company had suspected of pretending to be hurt.  The lady in question was a fourty-year-old exotic dancer, and she had supposedly gotten hurt while on the job.  However, the insurance company suspected fraud, so they sent this Oklahoma private investigator out to look into the matter.

            After sitting in his car in the hot sun for some time, guess who emerged from the house?  Yes, the woman came out into her backyard.  However, apparently she was hardly far from hurt, as she began bouncing up and down on her trampoline.  This in and of itself would definitely prove, short of some new “trampoline therapy,” that she was uninjured, but the story doesn’t end there. 

What makes this story so interesting is the fact that the lady was in fact dancing in the nude!  Yes, her boobs were bouncing up and down as the private investigator caught everything on tape.  Trying to contain himself from laughing and getting slightly turned on at the same time, he could not wait to get the video back to the office.  It is believed that many people found the tape to be very interesting indeed.

Now, one might ask what kind of defense the woman would have used against this?  Trampoline therapy?  Insanity?  Who knows?  Whatever the case, the private investigator got this case solved and the woman probably had to go find another job.  The evidence against her was too overwhelming, and this shows how private investigators can often get work done that the police simply do not want to mess with.  For more weird and wacky private investigator stories, please contact the experts at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com.

More Creative Approaches for Process Servers in Oklahoma

More Creative Approaches for Process Servers in Oklahoma

            Process servers in Oklahoma can utilise many creative approaches to serving individuals who just do not want anyone to be able to find them.  In earlier posts, the staff at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers has noted several meritorious ways in which a process server can use new methods to get legal documents to someone.  Now it is essential to proffer a few other ways that might be of use to those professionals in the legal field.

            One cool but seldom-used technique involves a baby carriage.  Who can resist peeking out the door and seeing a baby’s little carriage right there in front of their door?  If a process server is sure to add a realistic but nonliving human-looking baby and the papers to be served inside of the carriage, the person lurking in the house just might let curiosity get the better of him or her.  It is important for process servers in Oklahoma to retrieve the carriage and the toy baby thereafter, and they should not be afraid to possibly lose the props.

            Another creative method involves the use of a well-trained dog or cat.  If the person being served is hiding out and a process server wants to verify whether or not the person in question is actually living there, a cute dog or cat just might do the trick.  By delicately placing the papers right inside of the collar of a cat or in a little carrying case underneath a dog’s neck, the pet-loving person might just take the bait.  If the dog or cat is adept at pawing at doors or meowing or barking when hearing a silent whistle, process servers will find this method even more effective.  Process servers should, however, make sure to keep a close eye on their cats or dogs, as they could inadvertently become targets of possible violence with dangerous clients.

            One trick for getting someone served can be when a process server pretends to be someone who is lost and just looking for directions – especially when carrying a small child!  Most people would probably not suspect someone with a little kid to be serving papers?  Of course, Oklahoma process servers should not use this trick when the guy or girl being served could be dangerous!

           

            These are just a few of many tricks of the trade that process servers in Oklahoma can use when trying to get people who are avoiding service to come out of hiding.  There are a variety of unique and creative ways to get the job done.  Process servers who have done a little research about the people they want to serve can find out what their weaknesses and proclivities are.  Remember that Knowledge is power!  If you are a process server and wish to join the team at Oklahoma Judicial Process servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com, please visit our website and learn how!

Process Servers With Their “Officer of the Court” Badges Can Find More Success

Process Servers With Their “Officer of the Court” Badges Can Find More Success

            Process servers in Oklahoma who utilize an “officer of the court” badge can often find more success over those who do not.  Process Servers in Oklahoma are indeed by law considered officers of the court for the purpose of serving legal papers.  Therefore, it is important to consider having a badge made from a store such as www.thefirestore.com and to keeping it handy when out on official business.  There are many reasons why this is important, as well as times when using this type of badge is not such a good idea.

            A badge which states that a process server is an officer of the court makes him or her look more professional.  While process servers do not have the same rights and responsibilities of deputies and police officers and should not present themselves as such, badges make process servers look more official.  Unless a police officer is undercover, one would not expect him or her to perform his or her duties without wearing a badge, right?  Well, process servers are no different, and a badge can often afford extra benefits and protections to a process server.

            Sometimes getting needed information from people when a client is avoiding service can be tough to do.  At other times, individuals being served might even ask process servers for identification, which by law they are required to show.  However, putting a laminated copy of one’s license inside of the holder that process servers carry their badge around in and showing it with their badge, when appropriate, can sometimes in and of itself convince people to be more cooperative. 

Most people have no idea what or who an officer of the court is or what he or she can or cannot do.  Indeed, many could care less about providing helpful information to a process server, as they often bring bad news for the person(s) they are serving.  However, an officer of the court on official business is often a very different matter. 

Individuals process servers meet out in the field might think to themselves, “What could they do to me if I don’t help them?”  Well, in truth there is usually very little that a process server can legally do.  However, they may not know that!  What other people do not know can benefit process servers! 

Additionally, even though process servers are not involved in either side of a court case, some people may not know this and/or are unable to disassociate facts from reality.  Ergo, individuals having court papers served on them may feel less inclined to want to hurt process servers if they view them as more professional and official.  While there is no guarantee either way, it is less likely that someone will want to hurt someone bearing a badge and carrying pepper spray, a stun gun, handcuffs, etc., as opposed to a process server wearing a T-shirt and jeans.

Another excellent use of an officer of the court badge comes into play when someone is skittish about opening a door to another person he or she does not know.  Having the badge and your license there with it to present to people who ask, “Who is there?” from behind a closed door can often help people feel more at ease.  Of course, it is true that some might feel scared off by those they view as an authority figure or official – especially if they are running away from the law or have a negative mindset and/or or hold stereotypes about anyone “official.”  However, wearing this type of badge or showing it from its case is not always a plausible idea.   

There are also times when wearing a badge can negatively impact an Oklahoma process server’s ability to make the serve.  One of these examples is when a process server wants the element of surprise.  If an officer of the court goes somewhere that has a population with a proclivity to be suspicious of the police, FBI, officers of the court, etc., then wearing or flashing a badge could backfire and close many doors.  It could also encourage the gentleman or lady being served to go into hiding or flee the area altogether. 

Whether to use a badge largely depends on the population a process server is around and the best tactical approach.  Wearing an official officer of the court badge can indeed have various uses and drawbacks.  They do cost money to order, but sometimes a little investment can pay huge dividends in the field.  Essentially, it all comes down to being an important judgment call and doing a cost/benefit analysis of a badge’s worth.  For more information, please contact the excellent staff at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com.

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Announces its New Mobile Web site!

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Announces its New Mobile Web site!

            Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is pleased to announce its new mobile Web site, which is www.moably.com/OKProcessServers.  This site is very easy to see from your cell phone or iPad, and it adds a very condensed component for easy viewing.  Of course, the site will also give you the option to see the full Web site, which is www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com.  Both sites are very informational and will help you the the professional legal assistance you need at a price you can afford!

            We would also like to announce that we have officially been listed on the Bing Business Portal, and you can find other discounts there.  You may visit this wonderful site, which includes outstanding features and information about Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers, at http://bbp.ms/u37ghi.  Bing Business Portal and Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers have partnered up to help bring you the best possible Oklahoma process servers, private investigators, expert witnesses and notary public services.  Please visit this site today as well!

Effective Ways for Process Servers in Oklahoma to Keep Their Clients

Effective Ways for Process Servers in Oklahoma to Keep Their Clients

            There are many methods that process servers can use to help retain loyal clients who will often provide business year after year.  Repeat customers also save the time required to always have to go out and find new ones.  A professional process server can benefit greatly from following a few principles that should help ensure much success for years to come.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers would like to share what a few of these are.

            One of the main tenants of retaining customers is to have very competitive prices that meet or beat those of other process servers.  If others have prices that are lower, clients might choose the other company and/or individual.  Economy-crushing companies like Wal-Mart followed this principle by matching or beating all of their competitors’ prices, and thus people looking for a bargain flocked – and often still flock – in droves to its stores.

            Money and lower prices will not get a process server very far if the clients find service he or she provides to be wanting.  If a professional process server in Oklahoma is rude, does not do the serves correctly, etc., then lawyer or other individual will often go elsewhere – even if it costs them a bit more.  Promptly answering E-mail, returning phone calls, and providing case status updates are also vital!  Low prices are great, but without excellent service to go along with them, they just won’t cut the mustard.

            Often law firms and other professionals will complain about how a process server took too long to do a job or did not even really try at all.  This goes back to the entire customer service experience.  Those who are the most successful in this field provide quick, accurate service and are very nice to their customers.  Likewise, they try to be respectful to the people they serve, as anyone – even process servers - can get served at almost any time.

            One combination of customer service and affordable prices necessitates the sending out of business cards, thank you notes, magnets with company logos on it, etc., to customers.  These help promote one’s business and are often kept on hand for future use.  Secretaries and others often remark about how they still have a business card or mug from Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers which bears its logo.  Including a little coffee that has a process server’s business card taped to it when sending out mugs always adds a nice touch!  These are little investments that can potentially pay dividends for quite some time.

Clients who send coupons with discounts on the next serve and a short handwritten note of thanks can score big points with the people they help.  Who doesn’t love a discount and really feel and know that their process server appreciates them?  Once again, this goes back to fantastic service and dedication to the profession.

These are just a few of many things that Oklahoma process servers can do to help keep their clients loyal for quite some time.  It is a sound business practice for process servers in Oklahoma to keep relations with the people they serve positive and to let them know how much they really are valued and appreciated.  After all, there is so much more to the field and life in general than just making money.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com highly values all of its customers!