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The Bail Report

April 21, 2009

The Bail Report is biweekly e-newsletter with the latest news from Collateral Mag. If you have article, news or event contributions, please call us at (888) 202-3165 or contact us online.

Collateral staff has worked hard to bring you the latest bail industry news. Here are the news stories we found most relevant:

 

"Dog" Arrests Man Inside Police Station

Cheazere Whiteley had gone with his parents to a police station in Colorado Springs, CO with the intent of turning himself in for failing to appear in court. During the process of turning himself in, Duane “Dog” Chapman and his team (including film crew) swooped in and arrested him.

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Source: KRDO.com, May 28, 2009

 

 
Collateral Feature Article

What is Social Media, and Why Do You Need It?

In the past 5 years, the internet has gone from a place to discover information to a place to share information. This shift has resulted in what is commonly called Internet 2.0, which includes social media. Learn what social media is, and how it can help your bail business.

Check out other articles from the latest issue of Collateral including the effect of the economy on surety bail.

 
 

Erie County, PA Bond System "Broken"

For the past three years, Erie County (PA) officials have sought only two forfeited bonds for a grand total of $500. This does not mean that there were only two forfeited bonds in Erie County in the past three years.

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Source: Erie Times-News, May 31, 2009

 

CT to Consider Legislation Against Discount Bail Bonds

Mary Casey, senior vice president of PBUS and proprietor of Casey Bail Bonds in Hartford, Connecticut, talks with the Connecticut Law Tribune about the dangerous practice of certain Connecticut bail agents offering discount rates on bail bonds, and what can be done to stop this.

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Source: Connecticut Law Tribune, Jun. 1, 2009

 

Bounty Hunter Arrested in Canada Faces Deportation

Matthew Parker, an American bounty hunter, was arrested in Calgary on Tuesday, May 19 on American warrants. Parker's warrant stems from an earlier incident in Indiana where he allegedly forcibly contained a trespasser.

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Source: Calgary Herald, May 22, 2009

 

 
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    Events & Continuing Education

    Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA)
    General Membership Meeting
    June 8, 2009
    OBA Headquarters
    Oklahoma City, OK
    Click for info on all OBA events

    Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS)
    2009 PBUS Mid-Year Meeting
    July 19-22, 2009
    Hilton Savannah DeSoto
    Savannah, GA
    Click for info on all PBUS events

     

     
    The Bail Report - Article Archive

    The following articles, written specifically for the bail industry, were featured in previous issues of The Bail Report.

    One Message, Thousands of Voices (Feb. 2009)
    Ten Tax Tips for Bail Agents Before 2009 (Dec. 2008)
    Bondsmen See House Burglarized on Their Watch (Nov. 2008)
    Safety for Fugitive Recovery Agents (Apr. 2008)
    Decrease in Accountability Hurts Community's Safety (Mar. 2008)
    Listing Your Bail Agency in Internet Directories (Feb. 2008)
    Designing for SEO and Link Building (Feb. 2008)
    Five Resolutions for Your Bail Business (Jan. 2008)
    Search Engine Marketing 101 (Jan. 2008)
    Website Do's and Don'ts for Bail Professionals (Dec. 2007)
    Six Reasons Bail Professionals Need to Market on the Web (Nov. 2007)
    Phone Etiquette for Your Bail Business (Nov. 2007)
    Brush up on Branding Basics (Oct. 2007)
    Marketing Effectiveness for Bail Professionals (Sep. 2007)
    10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Bail Business (Feb. 2007)
    The Benefits of Having a Web Site for Your Bail Agency (Jun. 2005)
    Marketing Your Bail Agency Online (May. 2005)

     
     

     
     
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