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Bail Blotter: Philadelphia Considers Bail System Changes

February 07, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Ronald D. Castille and others are considering how best to change the bail system in Philadelphia and the state, and Tarrant County TX is having trouble with bail bond agents who are also attor …

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Bail Blotter: Prosecutors Do Not Support Bail Bond Reform

February 01, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Prosecutors and a police organization object to proposed bail reform in Washington, and a Wichita bounty hunter was wounded in a shooting this week. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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What Bail Agents Can Expect at PBUS 2012 - Las Vegas

January 31, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail agents will be heading to Las Vegas for the PBUS winter conference. Educational seminars, board elections and networking round out the schedule.

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Hot Topics on the AboutBail Facebook Fanpage

January 31, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

It’s going to be an active month for bail agents on the Official AboutBail Facebook Fanpage. We’re devoting the entire month of February to hot topics like pre-trial release, fugitive recovery, and local search.

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Grow Your Bail Bond Agency in 2012

January 30, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

It's time to take advantage of opportunities to grow your bail bond business in 2012. Local search marketing, reinforcing your brand, and setting business goals can help you be prosperous in the new year.

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Bail Blotter: Bondsman Convicted of Racketeering

January 25, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Alleged gang leader Joseph Gustafson Sr. was convicted of racketeering, and a Louisiana bondsman received information regarding a mayoral staffer's alleged sexual assault on a woman. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: Grown-Up Game of Cops with Bondsman Badge Gets Man in Legal Trouble

January 18, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

A Bail Bondsman Enforcement Badge and BB guns get men in trouble, and a Minneapolis bail bond business run by a former Hell's Angel was allegedly a front for gang activity. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Benefits of Listing Your Bail Bond Agency in Multiple Directories

January 16, 2012  |  by Trent Carlyle

This year, local search optimization is going to be very important for all companies that offer location-based services. To help you get more familiar with local search, here is a summary of directory listings and why you need …

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10 Ways to Get Your Bail Agency Involved in the Community

January 15, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Whether you want to get more clients, help push for legislation changes, or garner positive media attention for the bail industry, getting involved in the community is a great place to start. If you’re not sure how to get start …

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Bail Blotter: Man Commits Suicide to Avoid Bondsmen

January 10, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

An Arkansas man commits suicide with bondsmen in other room while Texas county reviews forms it will require bondsmen to submit. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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LinkedIn vs. Yahoo: Which Bail Group Should You Join?

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

As a niche market, bail professionals may have difficulty finding online communities specific to the industry. Fortunately, AboutBail hosts two online groups just for bail agents: The Bail Bond Professionals LinkedIn Group and …

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Highest Bail Amounts of 2011

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

With the year coming to a close, AboutBail compiled a list of the largest bail amounts of 2011. A variety of individuals are on the list, including a babysitter, a gang member, a pediatrician and the former head of the Internat …

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Bail Blotter: Dallas County May Reform Bail System

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

After stories regarding bail bond forfeitures and questionable property valuation, Dallas County may be revamping their bail bond system. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: High Bail Set in Rape Case

December 27, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail was set in the millions for the suspect in a rape case in California. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: Working for Bondsmen or Being Punished for Whistleblowing?

December 20, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Was former Public Defender's dismissal retaliatory or was he misusing workplace database? Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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8 Bail Agent Resolution Tips for the New Year

December 19, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

New Year’s Eve and 2012 is approaching quickly, and with it the time to set business resolutions for your bail agency. A new year brings the chance to start fresh and make some changes, but sometimes resolutions turn into empty …

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Most Popular Bail News of 2011

December 19, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

The end of the year is coming to a quick close and there's been plenty of news and controversy in the bail bond community. To celebrate the end of the year, we decided to give you a list of the Most Popular Bail News of 2011.

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Bail Blotter: Bail Doubled In Domestic Violence Case

December 14, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail was doubled in a Connecticut domestic violence case. Read this story and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Getting Bail Agent Reviews and Referrals

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

It’s a well-known fact that word-of-mouth advertising is one of the most effective forms of advertising. Whether you want powerful testimonials, referrals or social media followers, it’s important to have a word-of-mouth marketing plan

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Networking: A Powerful Bail Agent Marketing Tool

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Whether you are introduced to someone new at a holiday party or while volunteering at a canned food drive, face-to-face meetings can be the perfect opportunity to market your bail agency.

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10 Phone Etiquette Mistakes Your Bail Agency Should Avoid

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Answering and making calls is an important element of business, and every bail bond agency should understand that they are judged by their phone etiquette. It may seem basic, but it is absolutely crucial that you put your best …

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Wife, Bondsman Seek Missing Fugitive

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

WINCHESTER, VA -- Samuel Abrell is a fugitive, wanted on outstanding warrants. His bondsman (from Backus Bailbonding) is looking for him, but so is his wife, Dora Abrell, who needs to find her estranged husband in order to comp …

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Bondsman Weighs in on Pre-Trial Services

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

GRAND JUNCTION, CO -- Bob Cunningham of Mr. C's Bail Bonds has written to a local newspaper about Mesa County Pre-Trial services. According to the letter, the system cost $250,000 to set up and the program has already requested …

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Bondsman Notes That New Defendants Have Trouble with Bonds

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

HELENA, MT -- John Willoughby of Bad Boy Bail Bonds in Helena recently spoke to the media about his work as a bondsman. He notes that he got into the industry because he wanted to help good people who found themselves in diffic …

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10 Signs Your Marketing Efforts Aren't Working

November 20, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

As the marketing world shifts from print advertising to the web, it’s hard to predict what will bring your bail bond agency success. Maybe you’re not sure if your social media, newspaper ad, or direct mailing is worth the effor …

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Bail Agent Customer Service: The Email Etiquette Checklist

November 20, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Even if you haven’t heard any complaints about your emailing style, there’s still a chance you're violating an email etiquette rule or two.

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CEO Adam Camras's Guide to Hiring Bail Agency Employees

November 20, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Hiring is a time-consuming and expensive process for everyone, and bail bond agents can adapt these tips from AboutBail's CEO Adam Camras.

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Family of Dead Bail Bondsman Question Official Version of Shooting

November 16, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Bondsman Antonio Cooks was shot and killed by a police officer while attempting to serve a warrant. The officer was cleared of wrongdoing, but the family still have questions about the shooting and have stat …

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Mistake in Gym Owner’s Bail?

November 16, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

SALINAS, CA -- According to the District Attorney's office, Terry Fasy may have violated a court order by bailing out of jail. Authorities are looking into why Fasy was permitted to post bail. Terry Fasy, a former gym owner, wa …

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Bondsman Sign Raises Eyebrows

November 16, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

TOWSON, MD -- Double D Bail Bonds has not even opened for business, but already has local residents talking. The bail bond company has placed a sign on Chesapeake Avenue, depicting a buxom woman wearing handcuffs and a bikini w …

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