http://fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog Forensic and Private Investigation (St-Amand) Agency: What is a PI Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:03:58 -0500 http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=4a269ce4f68b0b67e43b46e65f5cd838_4ad13cf5 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:03:33 -0500 Another area where a private investigator would be of great assistance is when you need to locate someone such as a missing family member or someone who may owe you money. Most private investigators have access to a database of information which will aid them in finding someone. Also, a good investigator will have contacts in other parts of the country which is also invaluable when you are trying to find someone. While every missing person is not found, you have a much better chance if you hire a professional private investigator. Another instance when hiring a private investigator would be a wise decision is that of suspected insurance fraud. It is estimated that workers compensation fraud costs the nation billions of dollars each year. Workers compensation fraud means that a worker claims an injury that they do not have or exaggerates the extent of their injury so that they can file a workers compensation claim. This allows the worker to claim workers compensation insurance that they are not entitled to. A worker's compensation investigator may check medical records, and other records to determine whether a worker is truly injured. They may also run background checks to see whether a worker has filed numerous compensation claims in the past or has been convicted of workers compensation fraud in the past. Investigators may also use audio, video, and other types of surveillance to determine whether an individual worker is really as injured as they seem. And finally workers compensation investigators may interview coworkers, friends and family in trying to find out how extensive the worker's injuries are. If you are a business owner, are an insurance agent, or if you are responsible for employees or workers, a workers comp investigation can help ensure that each of the workers filing a worker's comp claim are entitled to the compensation they receive. This helps limit the loss of manpower and loss of the insurance companies money. These are just some of the more common situations when hiring a private investigator would be a very good idea. If you do decide to hire a private investigator you want to make sure of there licensing and qualifications. http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=3ddc955193571cbea29d48d71ebf8133_46695d3f Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:44:31 -0500 Fidèle St-Amand, of 995 John Cormier, Beresford, New Brunswick, E8K 1W3 Home: (506) 783-8662 Cell: (506) 545-8665 Fax: (506) 542-9222 E-mail: fidelestamandfpi@rogers.com Website: http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com Owner and operator of a Forensic and Private Investigation business called Forensic & Private Investigation (St-Amand) Agency since November 2004. Work Experience: Royal Canadian Mounted Police February -- May 2005 Bathurst, New Brunswick Acting and in charge of the Bathurst Forensic Identification Section Three months contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and in charge of the Bathurst Forensic Identification Section, while having a trainee/understudy under his supervision. Royal Canadian Mounted Police July 1979 -- November 2004 Ontario & New Brunswick Corporal from 1991 Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), for over twenty-five years (25). I did the last fourteen years with the Bathurst Forensic Identification Section in Bathurst, New Brunswick. My duties as an Identification Specialist included crime scene examination, as well as the examination for, and the comparison of, fingerprints and palm prints, photography, plan drawing, chart preparation, the comparison of physical evidence, and footwear identifications. I was also involved in Fire scene examination and interpretations of the recovered evidence. Attend and investigate all accidental death and/or accident causing injuries in the mining industries and/or industrial field, homicide investigations, assistance to Municipal police forces, etc... In September of 1989, after completing almost eleven (11) years of Detachment duties, including drug investigations, Federal status and general investigations in the Province of Ontario, I was accepted for a position within the Forensic Identification Section. Education/Training: W.H.S.C.C. / C.S.S.I.A.T February 2007 Beresford, New Brunswick Course: Occupational Health and Safety Three days course in reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations including overview of the New Brunswick; Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act and Regulations. RCMP Training Services "J" Division March 2004 Bathurst, New Brunswick Lecture: Harassment in the workplace Be treated fairly by your employer and co-workers and how to treat others respectfully. RCMP Training Services "J" Division March 2004 Bathurst, New Brunswick Awareness of Canadian Labour Code Part II How can the Canadian Labour Code Part II protect us as an employee. Canadian Police College October 1999 Ottawa, Ontario Specialized Training\Course -- Basic Bloodstain Pattern Recognizance Course How to locate, examine and measure blood stain pattern and reproduce scenario/events on paper or called for assistance from a Blood splatter analyst. RCMP Training Services "J" Division December 1998 Fredericton, New Brunswick Certification - Computerized Crime Scene Diagramming course Methods used to take measurements of a crime scene (area) and how to reproduce it on paper by the use of computers as a plan drawing at scale. New Brunswick Fire Investigation School June 1998 Miramichi, New Brunswick Specialized Training\Course - Special Fire Scene Investigation Course Successfully completed all four (4) levels of fire scene courses given by the New Brunswick Investigation School and obtain certification. Also, testified as an expert at the Court of Queen's Bench in the Province of New Brunswick; determine possible cause and origin of the fire. Royal Canadian Mounted Police June 1998 Ottawa, Ontario Specialized Training\Course - Advance Forensic Identification Course Advance identification techniques, studies and developments in the field of Forensic Identification duties. Royal Canadian Mounted Police June 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia Specialized Training\Course - Fluorescent Techniques Course Techniques on how to examine develop and record evidence found while using fluorescent methods. Royal Canadian Mounted Police March 1996 Canadian Police College, Vancouver,British Columbia Specialized Training\Course - Anthropology Course Techniques and methods of properly record the discovery of human bodies. Royal Canadian Mounted Police August 1994 Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Ontario Specialized Training\Course - Senior Forensic Identification Course Advance methods and techniques in the field of forensic identifications. RCMP Training Services "J" Division January 1993 Fredericton, New Brunswick Specialized Training Course Effective Presentation Course How too effectively, by using different methods and techniques, prepare and make a presentation before an audience, and/or a group of individuals, on any given subject. Royal Canadian Mounted Police May 1992 Training Services "J" Division, Fredericton, New Brunswick Specialized Training\Course - Crime Scene Video Course Techniques and methods of video taping any crime scene or activity, edit the video and how to produce a final video tape. Royal Canadian Mounted Police May & June 1990 Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Ontario Certification of Forensic Identification Course Ottawa, Ontario Nine (9) weeks of intense course to obtain and reached the required qualification as a Forensic Identification technician\specialist. Royal Canadian Mounted Police December 1988 Toronto, Ontario Specialized Training\Course - Leadership Training Course Advance techniques and methods to promote leadership in an office. Awards\Achievements: Certified Fingerprint Examiner -1996 After six (6) years of performing Forensic and Identification duties and testifying at three (3) court trials before a judge after being declared as an Expert in fingerprint identification, I was recognized, by the Deputy Solicitor General of Canada, (under section 667(5) of the Criminal Code of Canada) as a Certified Fingerprint Examiner. Retirement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in November 2004. After serving twenty-five (25) years, I received a Certificate of Service signed by the Assistant Commissioner Graham of "J" Division as well as a Public Service Award signed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Paul Martin. Affiliations: Canadian Identification Society, Member January 1997 -- Present Skills: - Fingerprint and footprint examiner Will compare and identify any fingerprint or footprint patterns. - Photographer I have been doing photography and video for the past twenty-five (25) years with the last sixteen (16) as a Forensic Specialist (macro, photo enhancement, etc...) - Physical Match Will compare and identify any possible physical match i.e.: broken piece of plastic, glass, wood, metal, etc.... - Crime or accidental scene examination Will examine and determine the probable cause & method use during the crime or the possible accident. - Expert in fingerprints, footprints, physical match and arson scene Investigation (origin and cause). Interests: Provide the best possible results to everyone who requests my assistance. Computer Skills: Familiar with a lot of software applications such as: Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop programs, Auto Sketch diagramming, internet explorer and most of it's applications, Simply Accounting, editing any documents & photos and re-saving them, also well familiar with most photo/video capture and editing programs. <a href="http://fidelestamandfpi@rogers.com" target="_blank"></a> http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=3fce21ba55a5d079a20c18fe82f42b3b_46695a7a Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:32:42 -0500 I will first introduce myself. I¡¯m Fidele St- Amand, Owner/operator of Forensic & Private Investigation (St-Amand) Agency, located in Beresford (next to Bathurst), New Brunswick. This Agency is licenced (#0559694 49 000) with the Province of New Brunswick to do Private Investigations and Security Services. So far,the Agency only have one part time employee, Gerry Lebel. Here is my personnel background: I have served twenty-five years (1979 to 2004) with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). I did my first 11 years in the RCMP as an investigator in all Federal Statutes (General Investigation, Drugs, Customs & Excise, Immigration, Income Tax Fraud, Small vessel Regulations, to name a few Federal Regulations) in the Province of Ontario (Ottawa, North Bay and Cornwall). The last fourteen years, I joined a specialized unit and worked as a Forensic Specialist. A Forensic specialist in the RCMP does crime scene examination, collecting evidence such as: fingerprints, footprints, hair and fibre, tool marks, blood, etc¡­ found at crime scenes. Then, to compare that evidence recovered against known criminals. I also have been involved and investigated a number of accidental death or accident in the mining business as well as in the industrial field. I retired from the RCMP in November 2004 and started my own business: Forensic & Private Investigation (St-Amand) Agency. This agency is available to assist you in the following categories: - Accident Investigations: ¡ð Construction o Industrial o Machinery-related o Mining o Pedestrians o Premises o Recreational o Vehicles o Workplaces - Comparison: ¡ð Fingerprints ¡ð Footprints ¡ð All physical evidence (tool marks, broken pieces plastic, glass, metal, etc¡­) - Crime Scene examination: ¡ð Fingerprints ¡ð Footprints ¡ð Physical evidence (tool marks, broken pieces plastic, glass, metal etc..) - Crime scene evidence, file review, research, site/scene inspections, verbal and written reports, court rooms testimony and assist in case strategy with similar experience. - Documents services (All types) - Expert witness testimony: ¡ð Fingerprints ¡ð Footprints ¡ð All physical evidence ¡ð Arson (origin and cause) - General Investigations: ¡ð Arson Investigation (cause and origin) ¡ð Break & Enter ¡ð Case and Evidence examination ¡ð Disability claim ¡ð Discrimination ¡ð Employee (violation/termination) ¡ð Employee complaint ¡ð Employment harassment ¡ð Employment issues ¡ð Employment screening ¡ð Excessive use of force ¡ð Fire (Arson) cause and origin ¡ð Frauds ¡ð Gangs ¡ð Insurance Fraud ¡ð Internal and complaints ¡ð Malpractice ¡ð Molestation ¡ð Negligent hiring/retention ¡ð Parking lot crime ¡ð Personal injuries ¡ð Pre-employment background ¡ð Professional negligence ¨C Legal ¡ð Professional negligence ¨C medical ¡ð Public complaint ¡ð Retaliation ¡ð Run away or missing person ¡ð Security clearance/background ¡ð Sexual harassment ¡ð Shoplifting ¡ð Theft ¡ð Workplace violence ¡ð Wrongful termination - Licenced as Private Investigator and for Security Services - Qualified and has testified as expert in Provincial Court and Queen¡¯s Bench Court - Photography - Plan drawing at scale (Accident scene and crime scene diagrams & Court exhibits) - Safety and hazard analysis - Surveillance - Video - Workplace Safety (OHSA) If I can be of any assistance to you or your company, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please note that I am fluently bilingual, French and English. <a href="http://fidelestamandfpi@rogers.com" target="_blank"></a> http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=aec75681053f3d31f550c00d917e1c0d_45612c5f Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:17:35 -0600 If I can be of any assistance don't hesitate to call me at 506-783-8662, cell; 506-545-8665 or send me a fax at 506-542-9222 with your name, address, telephone number and what help you need and I will get back to you. Or send me an email to: fidelestamandfpi@rogers.com http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=9b8ab68ba80df35188f9dd170cd5c320_456128dd Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:02:37 -0600 The field of Forensic science and study can be a very dangerous job. The forensic specialist has to take proper procedures to protect him self from the environment. He must use proper safety equipment to prevent him from getting any disease or event cause death without proper ventilation. http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=d3f955313c518eb86331981fd7c3eccf_456127e8 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:58:32 -0600 No two fingerprints or footprints are the same. The forensic study with the assistance of computer search were able to establish that no two fingerprints can be duplicated. The science of fingerprints is very complicated but real. Today, this science is the only science that has been proven to be one of the means to identify someone positively (100% surety) http://www.fpistamandagency.zoomshare.com/:blog?id=eef978044f9e40bc757774c80f6be76c_456126d9 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:54:01 -0600 Video and photography has been part of my life for the last 27 years. The only quick and easy method to record anything found, discovered or seen can be very easy to record for ever with a camera or video. This information when it well kept and properly identified can be easily access and used for review or to refresh my memory. A photo is worth a thousand+ words.