When Will an Oklahoma Bail Bondsman Not Bail a Criminal Defendant Out of Jail?

When Will an Oklahoma Bail Bondsman Not Bail a Criminal Defendant Out of Jail?

            There certainly are times in the lives of some people when they find themselves alone and in jail.  This can be a frightening time for many, and getting an Oklahoma bail bondsman to set you free can prove to be really helpful indeed!  Likewise, finding the right bail bondsman who can work diligently with you to help ensure that you are treated nicely is also very useful.  Indeed, some bail bondsmen in Oklahoma City and elsewhere treat their clients more like cattle and less like human beings – not that cattle should be treated poorly, either, mind you.  Either way, both nice and rude bail bondsmen also have to manage their financial risk when assessing clients they will and will not help out.  Knowing what these factors are and how to leverage one’s position, can help ensure that criminal defendants have the best chance of getting out of the Oklahoma County Jail.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Severs www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com thus explores this issue in more depth . . .

            One of the biggest reasons people in jail cannot get a bail bond is because they have missed their court dates.  Realistically speaking, a bail bondsman can lose all of the money he or she put up for the cost of the bail bond.  If an Oklahoma City bail bondsman puts up $8,000 to bail a criminal defendant out, he or she does not want to lose that money.  If someone has been out on bail before but has not shown up for court, it is likely that the bail bondsman has lost all of that money.  Why, then, would he or she want to get that same individual out of jail and risk losing even more money?  By making sure to show up for all of your court dates, Oklahoma City bail bondsmen will be more willing to help that same person in the future, too.

            Another reason many people cannot get out of jail is because they owe another bail bondsman money.  Bail bondmen in Oklahoma City make profits off when they get the premium for writing the bond.  A premium is the additional amount they receive on top of the actual cost of the cost of the bail bond.  This premium amount usually costs about ten percent (10%) of the bond itself.  Thus, if the bail bond’s cost is $4,000, the premium would normally be $400.  The bail bondsman only makes money off of the premium, as he or she has to make a living, too.  Thus, if a defendant cannot make an agreeable arrangement to pay the bail bondsman the premium, then it is not worth the Oklahoma bail bondsman’s time to be that person’s jailer.

            Many people cannot get out on bail, because they do not have any collateral to secure the bond with.  Many Oklahomans who are in jail do not have enough money to get out.  A bail bondsman can assist with this by providing the necessary cash flow to help that person get out of jail.  However, the bail bondsman always takes a risk that the person who went to jail in the first place will not show up, and thus he or she will lose a lot of money.  This is why many Oklahoma City bail bondsmen will require some sort of money, jewelry, vehicles, or houses as collateral.  In essence, if the defendant skip out on bail and the bail bondsman loses a great deal of money, he or she can have something of the person he bonded out of jail to sell to make up for the loss.

            Sometimes when collateral is not available or when the bail bondsman wants another way to recover money, he or she may write a person an Oklahoma City bail bond if someone else (i.e., parent, spouse, etc.) agrees to co-sign for it.  In the event the defendant runs away and the Edmond bail bondsman loses his or her money, then he or she can go after whoever co-signed for your bond. 

            Sometimes bail bondsmen find that their clients do not always pay them the bond’s premium amount, thus causing them to work for free or even at a loss.  While it is true that those who have found themselves arrested and thrown into jail do not always have an excess of money, they still need to pay their Norman bail bondsman.  If a person owes another Yukon bail bondsman money and is now asking for a bail bond from someone else, it is less likely that the bail bondsman will get that person out of jail.  People who make paying their bail bondsmen a priority will also find that bail bondsmen will likewise make them a priority, too.

            Occasionally there are some bail bondsmen who simply will not bond people out of jail for certain crimes.  These can often include, but are not limited to, offenses such as child molestation, murder, etc.  This all depends upon each bail bondsmen agency, of course.  There is no statute which requires nor prohibits a bail bondsman to write or not write a bond for someone.

            Many Moore, Oklahoma bail bondsmen will not write bail bonds for criminal defendants who do not have a valid social security number.  Defendants who are thought to have a serious flight risk will have a very difficult time finding someone to assist them.  A situation where someone can easily flee to Mexico or another country where he or she may live out much of his or her life without additional prosecution, is not an appealing risk to most bail bondsmen.  Criminal defendants with stronger ties (i.e., work, family, school, etc.) to the community in which they live are more likely to find an Oklahoma City bail bondsman to assist them.

            One of the other biggest factors involved in the bail bond decision making process, is the kind of relationship a defendant has with the bail bondsman.  Repeat customers who have been very nice, honest, who have paid the money they owe, and who have not missed their court dates will likely find that their bail bondsman is willing to help them again.  Likewise, a bail bondsman will probably not want to help someone who has been evasive, who has not checked in on time, and who has been very rude and hateful to his or her bail bondsman.  Oklahoma bail bondsmen are people, too, and they have thoughts and feelings just like everyone else.  Indeed, not everything is dependent upon money.

            These are just some of the most substantial factors that those seeking an Oklahoma City bail bond will face.  Criminal defendants who are mindful of these things and who treat their bondsmen nicely and fairly will experience much more success with the bail bonds process.  Those that do not will have to sit in jail with some “guy” named Bubba, who just so happens has not seen a girl in the past 6 years.  Bail bondsmen are generally nicer that Bubba and do not require such special favours.

New Oklahoma Process Server Licensing Laws Take Effect

New Oklahoma Process Server Licensing Laws Take Effect

            New Oklahoma process server laws took effect earlier this year.  They affect the waiting period during which a process server license is approved.  Process servers in Oklahoma need to become familiar with this, as the new law has received little, if any, publicity.  In essence, Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com reports that process servers’ licenses in the state of Oklahoma now take thirty days to process.  It is especially important to analyse the ways in which this could affect process servers. 

For new process servers, this means that they have to wait longer before they can serve their first set of papers.  For Oklahoma process servers who already have their licenses, this means that they need to be especially careful.  If they do not prepare to renew their process server licenses at least thirty days before their current licenses expire, they will find themselves stuck in a time gap.  During the time period where their current license has expired and the waiting period for their new one has not yet finished, they will not be able to serve any papers.  Needless to say, this can have a very negative impact on their ability to serve papers and can adversely affect their livelihood!

While these matters certainly seem relatively minor in a field that is only moderately regulated in Oklahoma, they may point toward the possibly continuation of future changes to process serving laws throughout the state.  This could be the beginning of increased regulation of process servers throughout the entire state of Oklahoma.  This could include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

ü  Shorter terms for which process servers’ licenses are valid

ü  Increased fees for process server licenses

ü  Required training classes for process servers

ü  Elimination of process servers as officers of the court

ü  Digitalisation of process server jobs

Right now, the aforementioned items are just possibilities as to what could happen in the future.  However, all process servers throughout the state of Oklahoma should take great care to make themselves well aware of the possibilities and what might come in the future.  Otherwise, an Oklahoma process server could find himself or herself without a job and without ever developing an awareness of the importance of keeping most of the laws the way they currently are.

New Oklahoma Private Investigators Need Mentors and Internships

New Oklahoma Private Investigators Need Mentors and Internships

Many professionals enter their fields for the first time without much real practical experience.  Whether these individuals have attended a university and are becoming medical doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc., everyone usually starts with only a minimum amount of work experience.  The same thing also holds true for private investigators, process servers, notary public officials, and others in the legal field.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com knows all too well how this fact underscores the importance for new private investigators to have internships and mentors who will help them along in the field.

Unless a private investigator has previously served in a special investigative law enforcement capacity within the military and/or civilian world, he or she is likely ill prepared for the rigors that come with serving as an Oklahoma private investigator.  Indeed, Oklahoma City private investigators who go to a vocational school to train often find that they are prepared for the rather easy test the basic Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) requires.  Unfortunately, these vocational schools seldom offer hands-on training that is beneficial for when Oklahoma private investigators actually go out into the field in Edmond, Moore, Oklahoma City, Yukon, Norman, Midwest City, Tulsa, Lawton, Piedmont, Guthrie, Del City, Bethany, and elsewhere.

Oklahoma’s career technology-oriented schools need to offer real life experiences for students enrolled in private investigators training programs.  Instructors need to show new Oklahoma private investigators how to actually conduct surveillance, set up and use the private security cameras, how to properly testify in a courtroom as a witness, and how to start and run a private investigator business.  While the list of training necessities could indeed prove to be quite extensive, the instructional programs these schools provide often prove to be grossly inadequate for those trying to enter the field and start a new career.

Much like with newly certified teachers, private investigators could also benefit from having some sort of mentor.  Vocational or career-oriented schools that offer private investigator training programs could take the lead in connecting new private investigators with more experienced professionals in the field.  Having someone to whom the new private investigator can ask for advice and help from could prove to be very beneficial.  The field of private investigation is a very serious one.  The consequences of a private investigator who does not conduct surveillance or perform other related services properly can be very detrimental to clients and society as a whole.

Oklahoma needs to develop new programs which will adequately train and provide continuing support to new private investigators.  Society would not generally tolerate poorly trained teachers in its classrooms any more than it would allow a beginning brain surgeon to operate without assistance.  The same holds true for licensed private investigators.  By requiring advanced training and ongoing support for new Oklahoma private investigators, Oklahoma will see increased professionalism, better Oklahoma City private investigators, fewer mistakes, and a more satisfied clientele.    

Why Oklahoma City Process Servers Need to Dress for the Occasion

Why Oklahoma City Process Servers Need to Dress for the Occasion 

            Sometimes we at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com hear about how process servers who work with other companies or individually do not dress professionally.  While we obviously have absolutely no control over what those who work for other companies do or do not do, the field of process serving in Oklahoma is certainly a professional field.  However, what is “professional” in one situation may not be appropriate for another.  This is why it is more important for process servers in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, or elsewhere to dress according to each situation.

            If an Oklahoma process server is going to serve someone in an elite suburban community or at an upscale business office, then how should he or she dress?  Well, obviously in this situation, process servers can usually expect a less favorable reaction for his or her comeliness if dressed in sagging jeans, a baseball cap that is turned backwards, and a shirttail that is hanging out.  In this instance, Oklahoma process servers should usually wear a nice dress shirt, pressed slacks, polished shoes, and have their hair washed and neatly combed.  The same rule applies in other locations, just with different clothing styles.

            This time let us assume a process server has entered a very low socioeconomic income area.  Gangs might abound, and people around the neighbourhood might not necessarily be dressed up in suits and nice slacks.  Instead, perhaps they are wearing tennis shoes, jeans, and T-shirts.  Why should they not?  With few exceptions, there is certainly no law stating what people can and cannot wear.  However, process servers who fail to match this same type of clothing attire will likely yield less than favourable results.

Oklahoma process server who goes to such places wearing a nice shirt, tie, dress pants, and polished shoes might be viewed by others there as “suspicious” and out of place.  Who are they and what do they want?  Surely they cannot be from around the neighbourhood, right?  Are they cops?  Are they selling something?  This could indeed present a problem.

Likewise, as noted earlier, process servers who go to upscale areas will often find themselves in the same position if they do not dress in nice shirts, dress slacks, etc.  People in those Oklahoma communities will likely see this person as a trespasser, someone looking to use the bathroom, an individual who is homeless, a potential thug, etc.  While this may be quite far from the truth, this, too, could present problems for Oklahoma City process servers. 

Both scenarios essentially rely upon the same logic: the need for process servers to make meaningful connections with the people around them.  Those that Oklahoma process servers go around need to be able to effectively identify with them as being “one of us”.  If they do not, then getting questions answered, finding the right person, and not getting treated as nicely can potentially become major issues.  Of course, this does not just extend to a process server’s manner of dress; it entails other factors as well.

Excellent process serving companies also realise the need to hire a diverse workforce.  Having process servers of different ages, races, nationalities, those who can speak more than one language, etc., will sometimes enhance their ability to better connect with other people around them – if they have similar attributes.  The old adages “like attracts like” and “birds of a feather flock together” are quite true indeed!

It is important to note that there are no guarantees that dressing in a certain way or having a process server who is of a particular race, age, etc., will be able to have any enhanced success over those who fail to employ these techniques.  Likewise, it is equally important not to make overgeneralisations about those those who live in upper class neighbourhoods and business districts or in lower socioeconomic areas.  People can act in all different ways, and outstanding, professional process servers should always stand ready to ensure that they act accordingly and remain ready to adapt.  However, as a general rule of thumb, the more professional Oklahoma process servers fit in to their surroundings and those within them, the more likely they chance they will have increased success when serving court papers.

How an Oklahoma Notary Public Can Change a Life

How an Oklahoma Notary Public Can Change a Life

            One might think that a notary public merely puts his or her stamp on a piece of paper.  But mobile notaries do so much more than just that: they change lives.  Yes, they, too, leave their stamp on society just like teachers, police officers, and other officials.  Oklahoma notaries, such as the professionals at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com, who have been in the profession for any length of time know this all too well. 

Oftentimes people can inadvertently put off very important matters until the last minute.  Sometimes they call upon a notary, because a loved one is dying quickly and the person has not made a will.  Whether it is in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Tulsa, Stillwater, or elsewhere in Oklahoma, death eventually comes to everyone.  Clients who call to get assistance so that the post-death time of mourning can be easier and more settled, benefit greatly from the emergency signing services a notary public in Oklahoma can help provide. 

At other times a car deal needs to take place, but the buyer plans to leave the very next day for another state.  In this situation, an Oklahoma City notary public can help seal the deal and get the car title transferred to the new owner.  Otherwise, the buyer may change his or her mind and get something else.  Time can sometimes give people the opportunity to change their minds, and this can be bad for someone trying to sell something!  Once again, an Oklahoma notary public can save the day – or night!

Sometimes people call because there is a beauty pageant the next day.  Unfortunately, no one noticed that a notary public had to notarize the parental permission form for the audition.  Now it is midnight, and there is no one available to do it.  Without assistance, participation in this important competition will be almost impossible for the young beauty queen.  Never fear!  Day or night, an Edmond, Oklahoma notary public can help ensure that the show still goes on.

Those who consider utilizing the services of a notary public should remember to thank him or her.  A skilled notary with errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is not always readily available.  Those notaries that that are willing to travel or help clients late at night are sometimes in short supply.  The Oklahoma notaries at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers stand ready to help others day and night.  Indeed, notaries everywhere who travel far and wide or work at all hours of the night have truly changed many lives – even if they themselves do not realize it.

The Changing Future of Oklahoma Process Servers’ Job Security in Ten Years and the Need for Occupational Diversification

The Changing Future of Oklahoma Process Servers’ Job Security in Ten Years and the Need for Occupational Diversification

            It goes without saying that technology has changed our world in numerous ways.  An increasing number of students of all ages are studying online.  More consumers at the checkout counters can go through the process without too much assistance.  In fact, greater numbers of people are now even shopping from their homes and offices instead of in large stores like Wal-Mart and Target.  These are only a few of a plethora of examples of how technology is rapidly changing the lives and with it the careers of many professionals worldwide.  This also holds true for those who work as process servers in Oklahoma and elsewhere.

            An Oklahoma City process server, within the next ten years, may find himself or herself without a job.  That is right: with changes in technology, process servers may find that they no longer have a job.  Many process servers in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon, Moore, Norman, Tulsa, Mustang, Piedmont, Lawton, and elsewhere have heard about how humans will eventually get served when they make a bank withdrawal, etc.  Of course, this should come as no surprise to Oklahoma process servers.

            With the increasing use of technology and the complete lack of privacy our world is embracing, everyone will soon know who did what, when, where, what they plan to do in the future, and where they are at any given moment.  This will not even require someone to live in a small, gossip-filled town, either.  It will and indeed already is taking place on a much larger global scale. 

Many E-mail programs such as Gmail and Yahoo!, as well as major social media sites such as Facebook, require the linking of a phone number with each account.  With an increasing number of people using cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities, tracking each person’s whereabouts is getting easier to do.  Many search engines and E-mail service providers are keeping records of all information each person has searched for and when, as well as comprehensive logs of E-mail communications and online conversations.  This, of course, is a process server’s worst nightmare – well, sort of.

            In the short run, all of this technology bodes well for process servers and Oklahoma City private investigators who use skip tracing to locate people – especially those who go from one county, state, or country to another.  There is a plethora of information out there just waiting for Norman, Oklahoma process servers and Oklahoma private investigators to utilize!  However, with the good also comes the bad, and the same kinds of technology that are helpful to process servers right and private detective agencies now will likely evolve and make the long term prospects for a process server much bleaker. 

Unfortunately, process servers in Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Payne County, Tulsa county, Cleveland County and others will not be the only professions that will suffer.  Other professional fields simultaneously held by process servers in Oklahoma, such as those who serve as mobile notaries, document retrieval specialists, etc., are already slowly beginning to disappear as more goods and services become available online.  This is why Yukon, Oklahoma process servers need to diversify the types of services they offer to meet the needs of their clientele.

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com offers a very wide array of services.  This includes process serving, notary public services, bail bonds, private investigations, document retrieval, bodyguards, polygraph examiners, expert witness testimony, visa services, deception experts,  document translation, private security, and lie detection.  By offering a diverse number and type of services, Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers has added a cushion to its company’s overall profile.  As some services (i.e., notary public) eventually become obsolete, there are other services which the company can still perform.  Of course, this alone is not enough. 

In addition, all process servers and private investigation companies need to continue to expand into new fields, as they become available.  Over time, the demand for various fields (i.e., cyber security) will arise.  With these fields come the need for different education, training, marketing strategies, equipment, etc.  Process servers and Oklahoma City private investigators who embrace these newer areas first and form the best companies to service these needs will thrive well. 

It is important to remember that much of what many people have seen on Star Wars: The Phantom Menace www.StarWars.com but have written off (i.e., cloning, laser guns, battle droids, etc.), is becoming more of a reality each and every day.  Cloning has already begun, smaller “smart drones” are used more to search out potential battle areas, etc.  While all of these things are unlikely to happen tomorrow, they will come into play much more often as time passes.   

Fortunately for those already in the fields of process serving, document retrieval, notary public services,  polygraph examiners, etc., the end of these professions as we know them is not coming tomorrow.  Indeed, some areas like private investigation, while they may change in style and technique/method, will likely be around for some time to come.  However, for Oklahoma process servers, mobile notaries, and document retrieval specialists who do not plan to retire soon, anticipating which fields will change and how best to adapt to this changing technology will become increasingly vital.  

Oklahoma Private Investigators Should Join the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association (OPIA)

Oklahoma Private Investigators Should Join the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association (OPIA)

Oklahoma City private investigators and private investigators all throughout Oklahoma should give strong consideration to joining a professional Oklahoma private investigator organization.  Professional associations are a convenient, fun, and often inexpensive way to network with others in the private investigation field, gain additional in-service training, benefits which may include insurance, and more.  Teachers, medical doctors, dentists, process servers, and numerous others have also joined together in this same endeavor. 

One such organization in Oklahoma for private investigators is the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association (OPIA).  One can easily find the website for the organization on www.opia.com.  The men and women who spend their professional careers conducting surveillance, investigating crimes, civil cases, finding out whether a spouse has been cheating, etc., have a wonderful time.  At the monthly meetings, an Oklahoma private investigator gets to enjoy a nice lunch with colleagues, listen to guest speakers, share new ideas, and much more.  Sometimes a private investigator in Oklahoma even wins a pretty intriguing door prize.

Another great thing about the OPIA is how it brings private investigators from Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, Norman, Tulsa, Piedmont, Guthrie, Bethany, Yukon, Mustang, Midwest City, Del City, Stillwater, Owasso, Lawton, El Reno, and counties such as Tulsa County, Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County – basically all throughout the state – together!  Great minds share fantastic ideas, and self-improvement is always a goal.  The chance that private investigators have to collaborate and refer clients from cities and counties that are far away from their office is an added and appreciated bonus!

The chief executive officer of Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers (www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com), Dr. John Keefe II, is a proud member of the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association.  Always a strong supporter of professional organizations, Dr. Keefe encourages his staff to join the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association.  The more Oklahoma private investigators that the OPIA has, the better they can work together to help serve the clients (i.e., attorneys, governmental agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals).  While it is true that private investigators often compete against one another for business, private investigators who collaborate through the Oklahoma Private Investigator Association also help bring the word “professional” into their chosen profession.   

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 Private Investigator War Stories

Oklahoma Private Investigator War Stories

            One private investigator we at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com hired in had what we considered the best “war story” we had ever heard.  It turned out to be one that no one else at our company could possibly beat, and it took place when he was working for another company as a private investigator.  The case involved what the employer and their insurance company suspected as a fraudulent injury, and they could not have possibly proven to be more correct!

            Kyle, the private investigator, had been asked to go out and perform surveillance on a woman suspected of faking an on the job injury.  Thus, in his role as a private investigator, he went out and camped outside of her house.  Kyle was just far enough away to where the woman could not see him very easily, and yet he also made sure that he was able to get excellent video footage of any time she left the house or did anything else that her supposed injury would not physically allow her to do.  What Kyle soon found, however, turned out to be much more than he expected!

            A little while into the investigation, this Oklahoma private investigator witnessed a fourty-year-old woman walk out of her house completely in the buff – yes, nude – and begin jumping up and down on her trampoline.  It was footage that she would  later have a very difficult time explaining, and few people could actually believe she had gone out and done such a thing while claiming to be injured. 

            This is yet another of many ways in which private investigators in Oklahoma can help individuals, companies, and others find out special information that can potentially benefit them greatly.  The value of an excellent, experienced private investigator such as Kyle should never be underestimated or undervalued, and Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is proud to have him as a vital part of our team!

Being a Process Server in Oklahoma is a Relatively Safe Profession: Tips and Tricks to Staying Safe and Having Fun

Being a Process Server in Oklahoma is a Relatively Safe Profession: Tips and Tricks to Staying Safe and Having Fun

            Many people have asked the process servers at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com whether or not serving as a professional process server in Oklahoma is a dangerous job.  With a few exceptions, it is not nearly as dangerous as many people think, though few jobs come with absolutely no risk of some sort.  However, there are some very helpful tips that can prove invaluable to those who are process servers in Oklahoma, as they strive to remain extra safe while on the job.

            One of the most obvious things any good process server can do is to keep himself or herself in excellent physical condition.  If a conflict ever arises where a process server must defend himself or herself, having extra strength and an ability to run without tiring can come in quite handy indeed!  Investing in a gym membership or simply lifting weights, riding a bicycle, etc., can prove invaluable in confrontational situations.

            Having skills in basic self-defense can also prove to be very useful, as can carrying such weapons as pepper spray, stun guns, and guns, provided you are licensed, trained, and authorised to do so.  Knowing how and when to properly defend yourself is crucial, as each process server has the right to protect himself or herself from harm.  No one has the right to hurt you as an officer of the court in Oklahoma. 

Few, if indeed any, serves are ever worth a gun battle, and it is important to know when to call the police for assistance.  If someone becomes violent or verbally threatens a process server in any way, a person should take great caution and use discretion when deciding whether or not to use force.  If at all possible, contacting the city police or county sheriff’s department can resolve these types of issues, and thus it is important to have a good working relationship built up with law enforcement officials.  But wait – didn’t we say that working as a process server in Oklahoma was relatively safe?

Most people and places a process server delivers papers to are fairly harmless.  It is important to inquire in advance from your client as to any potential violent history a person one is about to serve might have.  In such cases, a process server can take extra care or can even bring along backup (i.e., a spotter).  A vast majority of cases, especially those at businesses, take place without incident.

If a person you are serving ever gets upset and mistakenly associates you as being the one who has filed the legal case, one of the best things a process server in Oklahoma can do is to try to diffuse the situation and downplay his or her role.  Such phrases like, “Hey.  I’m just the delivery boy,” or, “Think of me like the mailman.  You don’t get upset at the mailman [or mailwoman] when he brings you the mail, right?  Well, I’m not involved in this case in at all, so why be upset with me?”  These simple phrases can potentially diffuse anger, frustration, and other negative emotions people may have toward a process server who has brought them bad news.

Another effective technique to help keep process servers safe is to always let someone know where you are going to be and when.  This is just basic common sense, yet if something ever happened then someone would know where you were and when.  Keep in contact with your employer, a spouse, friend, etc.  It might be somewhat time consuming, but one just never knows when it can help you out!

Bullet proof vests are yet another idea for added protection, though these are often what most process servers would consider overkill.  Police officers often wear these to help protect them from dangerous criminals, but most or all of the cases process servers handle do not involve criminal complaints.  If a gun is involved, it is better to get police assistance than to try to handle the matter yourself.  Besides, bullet proof vests cannot stop many kinds of bullets, thus placing inherent limitations on their effectiveness.

Sometimes wearing an officer of the court badge and having your license on you can prove to be a helpful deterrent.  Having a pair of handcuffs on your belt can also help give people the impression that you are not someone to mess with.  Most people have no idea what an officer of the court in Oklahoma is – a process server – and they are more likely to focus on your handcuffs, the stun gun you are wearing on your belt, etc.

Process servers should use the aforementioned approach with caution, as doing these things could also make neighbours, colleagues, and the person you are trying to serve much more suspicious of you.  Indeed, they might choose not to answer the door, neighbours might provide less assistance, etc.  This is a judgment call that each person must make for himself or herself, and wise discretion is the key.

Sometimes the “innocent approach” is the most effective, nonthreatening method.  The less threat you pose and the more innocent, unsuspecting you look, the better the results you are often likely able to get.  If people do not feel like you are out to get them or cause them harm, they might be more likely to open the door and accept the papers.  Once again, each situation is different and requires careful discretion and careful consideration of all factors involved in the case.

Overall, working as a professional process server in Oklahoma is a very noble profession.  An outstanding process server can help speed up the justice process for people, and can even help provide legal protection from harm (i.e., serving VPOs).  The field of process serving does not have to be dangerous or something you should fear.  Your disability insurance adjustor should not increase your rate, either. 

When compared to other professions, just think of how many hardworking, dedicated, underpaid professional teachers and principals are assaulted by unruly students or parents.  Likewise, people have shot doctors who perform abortions in Oklahoma and elsewhere, so even physicians are not exempt.  Convenience store clerks and bank officials can get robbed and even killed, too.  Thus, when looking at process serving as a long term profession of choice, it’s relatively safe!   

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is Hiring Qualified Expert Witnesses

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is Hiring Qualified Expert Witnesses

            Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com is seeking out highly qualified expert witnesses who can objectively provide court testimony.  We are seeking individuals who have experience, training, and education in the following fields: medicine, educational law, law enforcement, chemical engineering, hazardous materials and oil spill cleanups, civil rights, and others.  Pay is commensurate with your training and skills, and you will need to be able to show proof of your credentials, experience, and insurance.  Please fill out an application, which can be found on our Web site at www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com and E-mail it back to us at OklahomaProcessServers@Yahoo.com.  Qualified applicants may also fax the application back to us at (405) 607-0504. 

Official Notice of Oklahoma Judicial Process Server’s Nondiscrimination Policy

Official Notice of Oklahoma Judicial Process Server’s Nondiscrimination Policy

            Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com wishes to make it known to all concerned that it does not discriminate in any way (hiring, promotion, accepting clients, etc.) against individuals, companies, or governmental agencies for any of the following reasons: gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, height, weight, disabilities, religion (or lack thereof), marital status, pregnancy status, political affiliation(s), veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws.  Having said this, Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers reserves the right not to do business with or hire individuals, businesses or governmental agencies whom the administration of Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers have reasonable cause to believe discriminate against any of the aforementioned protected classes, those who harm the environment, and those who kill nonhuman animals.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers specifically appreciates diversity in its employees and those who value diverse qualities in others.

Private Investigators in Oklahoma Can Provide Invaluable Services for Both Individuals and Businesses

Private Investigators in Oklahoma Can Provide Invaluable Services for Both Individuals and Businesses

            Private Investigators in Oklahoma can provide invaluable services for both individuals and companies.  With their specialised training, they can spend the needed time to perform a wide range of services that are specifically designed to meet a wide variety of needs.  While the cost of hiring an excellent private investigator may sometimes cost a good deal of money, the potential results can often prove to be phenomenal!

           

            One service that a private investigator can do perform is to conduct surveillance and obtaining specific information and evidence on people who are suspected of doing something inappropriate.  This could include, but is certainly not limited to, a spouse who might be having an affair, an employee who is faking an on the job injury, and employers who have actively discriminated against an individual for illegal reasons (i.e., age, race, sexual orientation, height, weight, etc.).  These are only a few of many reasons a company or individual might wish to hire a private investigator to do a little detective work and find out the truth.

            Another instance in which someone might want to hire a professional private investigator could be when a child or other person has gone missing.  While law enforcement officials in Oklahoma can dedicate time and resources to trying to find missing people, their resources and human power nonetheless remain limited.  They can only do so much, as can family and volunteers who might join in the search.  A highly trained and experienced private investigator can prove to be an objective resource who is not emotionally attached to the issue, thus potentially providing for clearer thoughts and actions.

            In order to accomplish their goals, Oklahoma private investigators must often carry tools of the trade that will assist them in accomplishing their task.  Such tools might include, but are not limited to, video cameras, tiny microphones that are nearly undetectable, binoculars, fingerprinting equipment, firearms, and so much more.  A skilled private investigator will use these resources to accomplish their jobs and help their clients.

            Many businesses hire private investigators to help them conduct background checks on potential employees.  This type of pre-employment screening work can help companies find the best possible candidates.  Indeed, individuals can also hire private investigators to check out boyfriends, spouses, sperm donors, kids, and even unlawful actions by the government.  The uses of private investigators in Oklahoma are almost unlimited!

            Hiring a private investigator in Oklahoma for special cases can prove to potentially have many benefits.  It is always wise to check his or her credentials, educational background, and experience in the field.  Hiring the best private investigators in Oklahoma may cost you more, but if they are quite skilled at what they do, it might prove to be well worth the money.  The wonderful private investigators at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com stand ready to help you with all of your Oklahoma private investigator needs!    

Oklahoma Process Server Tricks of the Trade for Finding Elusive Individuals

Oklahoma Process Server Tricks of the Trade for Finding Elusive Individuals

As a process server in Oklahoma, an officer of the court sometimes has to get pretty creative when serving papers on individuals who are intentionally avoiding service.  When someone successfully avoids service, it can potentially prolong or even prevent the legal case or procedure from continuing and/or can limit the benefits the party having the papers served could otherwise enjoy.  This can prove to be costly for your client and very time consuming for process servers in Oklahoma.  The professionals at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers have some tips and tricks of the trade that can often help locate and serve those elusive individuals, and we would like the chance to elucidate as to what some of those are.

            One of the most common techniques for process servers in Oklahoma who wish to find someone who is avoiding service is to use skip tracing, as well as social networking sites such as Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, and so on.  Oklahoma process servers might also find themselves surprised at what they can find by performing a Google search www.Google.com on those people.  These also comprise many of the same tactics that employers are now increasingly using when looking for information about candidates for jobs. 

Oklahoma process servers can potentially find themselves amazed at the types of information some clients will willingly put out there about themselves. This might include their date of birth, where they are having dinner, who their friends are, and so much more.  It is even possible to become a “friend” of someone who is already a friend or family member of the person you are trying to serve, and then later you might be able to add the person you really want to find as a friend, too.  At that point you are likely to have much greater access to that individual’s public information, which could potentially prove to be a treasure chest of knowledge about the person’s life!   

Another great option is to try www.anywho.com or other phone directories, which can often locate people by phone numbers, addresses, and names.  Web sites like www.peoplesearch.com and www.spokeo.com can also provide invaluable information for a relatively small fee, potentially saving both time and money.  Some Web sites even offer the possibility of finding the owners and address information of cell phones holders, as this mobile device has increased greatly in popularity over increasingly archaic landline phones.  The Oklahoma Supreme Court Network (OSCN) www.oscn.net might also provide helpful information, based upon whether or not the person you want served has been in court for any reason.

Before going through the effort of trying to find out all of this information, it is important for the process server in Oklahoma to ask his or her client what he or she already knows about the person being served.  Is a photograph available?  Does this person have any tattoos or scars?  What are this person’s driver’s license number, social security number, and date of birth?  Does this individual have any kids or other relatives?  If so, how old are they and where do they live?  These are just a few of many questions a process sever in Oklahoma might be able to have answered long before he or she ever starts out on the mission to serve someone.

One more traditional tactic often used by process servers in Oklahoma who are trying to find people who are avoiding service is to simply hide out far enough away to where the individual cannot see you.  When doing this it is imperative to use binoculars or some other device to be able to see the person’s house, job site, etc., and you will want to make sure to conceal yourself enough so that they do not just drive by and see some suspicious individual waiting for them.  At the time they do show up, you can quickly go up and find them and serve them the papers. 

It is often a wonderful idea to call the local police department or county sheriff’s office to let them know who you are, where you are waiting, and the approximate time you plan to be there.  Police officers and deputies who stop by to check on you can draw a large amount of suspicion and scare away help from neighbours.  This can even make the person who is avoiding service take greater measures to hide from you.  Be sure to keep your Oklahoma process server license with you at all times and try to remain on public streets, as this will make it easier for you to not be forced to leave by the police.  Indeed, building trusting relationships with police and other law enforcement officials can prove very helpful indeed, especially if a problem ever arises, so continually nurture those relationships in a positive manner.  

            Sometimes Oklahoma process servers can also gain important information about a person’s whereabouts by asking neighbours, utility companies, co-workers, etc.  However, process servers should use caution when doing so, as this can draw suspicion and the ones you ask might turn out to be friends or even family members of the person you are trying to serve.  They might quietly sound the alarm to the person you are seeking, thus making your task much more difficult.

            As stated earlier in the article, creativity is very important for the professionals at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers and to other process servers in Oklahoma.  Indeed, it is something that clients can greatly value, as such creative techniques might save them both time and money and can potentially keep your clients loyal to you for years to come. Please allow us to elucidate with some examples . . .

            One time a person a professional process server with Oklahoma Judicial Process Server http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com kept trying to serve continually proved to be very elusive.  This client, if he was ever home, never came to the door and had no other family or friends that the process server could locate.  After the Oklahoma process server had waited for a bit to let the person’s suspicion lessen, he ordered a pizza and had it delivered to the house of the individual he wanted to serve. 

As the pizza delivery man drove up and the person went to the door, the trained professional Oklahoma process server with Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers was delighted.  The person slowly and very cautiously emerged from the house for the first time!  As soon as this happened, the Oklahoma process server came out from around the side of the house where he had been hiding out of view and served the man the papers. 

Needless to say, the guy was quite shocked and did not even know what to think or say.  For that matter, so was the pizza delivery driver.  The process server from Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers paid for the pizza and then left, and the client who had been looking for this individual for a very long time was absolutely thrilled! 

This tactic would not have been a meritorious idea if the person the Oklahoma process server was trying to serve had any proclivity for violence, as this could have potentially placed the pizza delivery driver in harm’s way.  If violence had erupted, a lawsuit could have ensued against both the process server and the company he worked for.  Indeed, it can sometimes prove difficult to discern whether someone has an inclination for violence, but the process server had 100% assurances from the client beforehand that the person who had thus far successfully evaded service was indeed as gentle as a little lamb – and he was!   

            Another technique process servers in Oklahoma can use when trying to serve difficult to find heterosexual males or even lesbians can involve seduction or attraction, though this is not to be confused with solicitation.  A sexually provocative-looking female Oklahoma process server can park her car parked fairly close to where the person she wants served is supposed to be at that appointed hour with her car’s hood up.  The female Oklahoma process server can then pretend to be looking around as though not quite sure what to do, pretending she has car trouble.  If the man happens to come by, he just might offer her some help.  In the event this happens, the Oklahoma process server can quickly hand the individual the papers, put the car’s hood back down, and then get back  into her car and drive away.  This can also work well with baby-faced, younger looking male process servers in Oklahoma who are trying to serve a heterosexual female or a gay male.          

            Older process servers working in Oklahoma can also look very unsuspecting to people they are going to serve, especially if they are female.  However, there are many times when elderly males can also prove to be less suspicious.  Indeed, in the field of process serving, age can have advantages at every level!

            These are just a few of numerous tactics successful process servers in Oklahoma can utilize when trying to find elusive individuals they are trying to serve papers to.  Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com offers some of the very finest Oklahoma process servers, and the staff would be delighted to share more tactics and stories with other process servers free of charge.  Sometimes people who simply do not want to be found will find a way to avoid service, even with one’s very best efforts, but if a process server in Oklahoma diligently uses the tactics described above and other creative methods, then the chances of success should increase significantly!  

An Oklahoma Notary Public Discovers a Fake Identification Card

An Oklahoma Notary Public Discovers a Fake Identification Card

            While working as a notary public for Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com, I had the interesting experience of having a client in Oklahoma try to pass off a fake identification card as her own.  This can potentially prove to be very hazardous to those working in the notary public profession, and notaries in Oklahoma should make sure to pay special attention to this matter.  Ensuring the validity of an identification used by a client to prove his or her identify is crucial, and there are several ways you can help make the process easier.

            When I initially spoke with this particular client on the phone, I asked her to try to bring in some kind of state or federal identification with her to Oklahoma Judicial Process Server’s corporate office.  State or federal identifications such as a driver’s license, state identification card, or passport usually have more security features and are harder, though not impossible, to forge.  These kinds of identifications give the notary public/mobile notaries in Oklahoma more protection over such things as student identification cards, etc.

            One thing that particularly stood out about the driver’s license the lady presented to me in Oklahoma was that the license itself looked somewhat broken/fragmented.  Upon further examination, I was able to determine that someone had done a very poor job of gluing two pieces of completely different licenses together.  The two pieces did not even really fit together and did not contain the same information, so luckily I was able to spot this forgery rather easily.

            Mobile notaries in Oklahoma should also keep a log book of who signs documents.  The notary public can have each person sign the book as well, which can later help both you and your potential client if the need for additional verification should ever arise.  These books do not cost much and are fairly inexpensive.  Notaries in Oklahoma can easily find them online or at companies like Walker & Walker.  Sometimes making a small investment can pay out big dividends down the road in terms of a notary public’s time, possible legal expenses, and general headaches arising from forgeries or other mistakes.

            Always remember to take care when verifying the identify of an individual in Oklahoma who comes to you to have something notarized.  If you ever have a noteworthy reason to believe that the proof of identity might have been forged or otherwise counterfeited, then it is best to either ask for a secondary identification card or simply turn the client away.  While this probably will not happen to you all that often, it is much better to be safe and take great care when doing this than to end up having someone possibly hold you liable at a later point in time.  If you ever have any questions about this matter, please consult your local laws or contact Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers at http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com for additional information.    

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers - Process Servers, Notary Public, Private Investigator, Expert Witness, Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon, Stillwater, Tulsa, Midwest City, El Reno

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com is now proud to announce that it will be offering process servers who are licensed to find and serve people in other countries!  Now if the person you want served skips not only the town or state but the entire country, those at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers will help you find them!  Indeed, our head process server has a doctoral degree and has traveled to and/or lived in over forty different countries, so we know how to track people down!

Traditionally, the dedicated process servers with Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers have mostly served others all throughout the state of Oklahoma.  Many of these cities and counties we most often provide services in have included Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon, Tulsa, El Reno, Stillwater, Clinton, Purcell, Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, Canadian County, Tulsa County, and numerous others.  However, we happily provide services anywhere in Oklahoma and internationally and will work diligently with you to try to ensure your satisfaction.   

Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers does not just offer outstanding process servers who serve people in Oklahoma and other countries though.  Here at OJPS there are also skilled private investigators as well.  Whether you need them to find out whether your spouse is cheating on you or if an employee is committing insurance fraud by faking an injury on the job, there are many ways we can help you!  We offer a wide range of investigative services provided by highly trained professionals!

Another division of our company we would like to emphasize is our wonderful notary public services.  Whether you come into our office or want one of our mobile notaries to meet you somewhere else, we will work with you to help meet your notary needs.  Our prices are very affordable, and the dedicated team here at Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers can notarize/perform everything from jurats, wills, contracts, loan closing documents, and more.  Were sure you'll be very pleased with our services.

One other service that Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers offers involves our expert witness testimony.  If you require an educated, trained individual who can provide testimony about a specific issue during a court case, then you have come to the right place!  We have wonderful professionals who are skilled and educated in areas such as education, law, economics, the medical field, and so much more.  They will fairly and objectively look at each case and decide how they might best be able to help you win!

Please do not hesitate to contact Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers atwww.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com or by calling us at (405) 593-3515.  You can also easily reach us via our Web site at http://www.OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.com or on Facebook athttp://www.Facebook.com/OklahomaJudicialProcessServers.  We also have some wonderful videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/OKProcessServers.  You’ll find very helpful training videos and discounts on those sites, too!

At Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers, we’re here to help you, and we really care about our clients who ask us for help.  You’re so much more than a name or number to us, and we’ll go out of our way to try to make sure you are more than pleased with our services.  Please contact Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers today to find out how we may best help you!