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Bounty Hunter Case File Contents- Contributions for an
article in Playboy Magazine Part 2
- Thanks for helping us out. I want to mention your
name as a source. Should I credit you as L. Scott Harrell or just
Scott Harrell or your complete first name? Also, what company should
I cite?
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- I have a few questions if you have a minute. I
think it will make the sidebar better if I can add a few details.
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- 1. What's typically included in a case file?
- 2. Is it legal to handcuff the fugitive in all
states?
- 3. Which do you prefer most - an air tazer, stun
gun, or pepper spray and why?
- 4. What's the benefit of using a cell phone with a
camera vs. just a regular cell?
- 5. I noticed you said you sometimes bring a
concealed handgun on a dangerous mission. Is this just to wound the
fugitive or protect yourself? What would happen if a fugitive was
killed during the apprehension?
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- I understand you may not want to type all of this,
so I'd be happy to give you a call if that's easier.
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- Thanks,
- Patty Lamberti
- 212-261-4963
- Assistant Editor, Playboy Magazine
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- Hi Patty,
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- No problem, it has been my pleasure helping out.
Please credit me as L. Scott Harrell and CompassPoint Investigations
or BeABountyHunter.com
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- I'm in the field today (wireless laptop) and very
bored on surveillance, so it is just as easy for me to reply via
email.
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- 1. In a case file we will always include:
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- a) The defendant's Bail Bond Application, it's kind
of like a credit application that the bail bondsman has the
defendant fill out when he is bailed out- it lists ALL of his
personal information as well as information regarding spouses,
significant others, relatives, and friends.
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- b) Several photos of the fugitive.
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- c) An authorization form signed by the bail
bondsman giving us the power to act as his agent regarding matters
related to the defendant- this is where we derive our legal
authority to apprehend the fugitive.
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- d) Indemnitor's agreement and application- an
indemnitor is just like a cosigner on a loan. The indemnitor
oftentimes puts up collateral or signs a promissory note, binding
himself to be financially responsible in the event that the
defendant does not appear for court and the bail bondsman begins to
lose money as a result of hiring someone like me or if he must
forfeit the entire amount of the bail bond. The indemnitor is
typically HIGHLY motivated to help get the defendant back into
custody (read- SNITCH) in order to prevent his own financial loss.
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- d) Our own investigative notes that we develop
during the course of the bail investigation that help us locate the
bail fugitive.
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- e) Eventually, we will include the Custody Receipt
we receive from the jail or law enforcement officer when we turn the
defendant over to them.
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- 2. It is not legal to handcuff a fugitive in all
states because several do not recognize our right of arrest. In IL,
OR, WI, and KY the commercial bail bond industry was abolished
through legislation- therefore they banned bounty hunters as well. I
am not aware of any prohibitions against handcuffing the defendant
in the other states.
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- 3. I prefer the Air Tazer because it IMMEDIATELY
immobilizes a violent fugitive, has very little after effect, and
can do it at an effective distance of 20 feet. There are many
documented instances where a violent offender is shot with a handgun
or pepper spray and continues to cause harm to others. The shock of
the Air Tazer will immediately "scramble" the defendant's
nervous system causing temporary incapacitation.
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- 4. Sorry about the camera question- I forgot to
explain: the cell phone with camera option allows me to send a
digital photo of the fugitive back to the client for identification
and it allows me to take photos of the fugitive after his
apprehension documenting his/her physical condition should questions
arise later. I will always have my cell phone with me but I do not
want the burden of carrying around a separate camera as well. Kind
of a luxury item- but well worth it.
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- 5. A handgun is NEVER meant to wound someone; it is
only required if there is a situation where someone's life is in
immediate danger and backing out is not possible. I shudder to think
what would happen if a fugitive died during an apprehension. There
will be a lot of court time (both Civil and Criminal I am sure).
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- Some interesting facts you may not know:
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- 1 in 6 defendants will not appear for court and
subsequently will have a warrant issued for their arrest.
- 85% of those fugitives will be arrested and
returned to custody by someone like me at no additional cost to the
taxpayer.
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