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Publications

Welcome to My Publications Page!​

Here, you'll find a collection of my published works (both fiction and non-fiction), including books, magazine articles, and other writings. Whether exploring investigative techniques, leadership insights, or industry trends, each piece reflects my experience and passion for sharing knowledge. Thank you for visiting, and I hope you find value in these publications!

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Cabin Confidentiality:
A PI's Retreat

In Cabin Confidentiality: A PI’s Retreat, a weary private investigator escapes to a secluded mountain cabin for rest and solitude. But when a local disappearance shatters the quiet, he’s reluctantly drawn into a tangled mystery. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, his retreat turns into a deadly game of deception—where trust is scarce, and the truth hides in the shadows.

Available for purchase:  $39.95 plus shipping
Contact us by email if you are interested

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Get ready to explore the fascinating world of Digital Voice Stress Analysis (DVSA) in our upcoming article in PI Magazine! We’ll uncover how this innovative technology is revolutionizing the way we assess truthfulness and detect deception. Learn about the science behind DVSA and its applications in various fields. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of cutting-edge tool!

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A practical, field-tested guide to surveillance that prioritizes legality, safety, and results. The article covers pre-op planning (objectives, routes, kits), discreet mobile and static techniques, documentation that holds up in court, and ethical decision points. All without compromising professional standards.

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This article examines workplace violence prevention through proactive threat assessment, employee training, and policy development, offering practical strategies for investigators and organizations to identify risks and maintain safer work environments.

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A concise guide to effective interview and interrogation techniques for private investigators, focusing on rapport-building, ethical questioning, cognitive interviewing, and strategies for handling reluctant or deceptive subjects. The article offers practical tools to gather reliable information, read behavioral cues, and structure interviews that support strong, defensible case results.

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This article for PI Magazine explains why policy and procedure manuals are essential for today’s private investigation agencies. It highlights how clear, written policies reduce legal risk, ensure ethical and consistent practices, support regulatory compliance, and enhance credibility with clients, attorneys, and courts, positioning manuals as a core pillar of professional, sustainable PI operations.

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Private investigators are increasingly interviewing individuals affected by trauma in civil, workplace, and misconduct cases. Traditional interrogation techniques often fall short in these settings, risking damaged rapport and compromised evidence. Trauma-informed interviewing provides a professional, defensible approach that strengthens recall, protects credibility, and enhances investigative integrity.

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In today’s data-driven investigative environment, loss prevention professionals increasingly rely on open-source intelligence to identify risk, uncover misconduct, and support complex investigations. Yet the accessibility of digital information brings with it significant ethical and legal responsibilities. This article explores the “Gray Data Zone”—the space between what is publicly available and what is professionally permissible.

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