Dodge Bail Bonds

COLUMBIA, MO - A recent profile of Dodge Bail Bonds showcases the bond agency of George Dodge. Originally, Dodge Bail Bonds covered Missouri’s 114 counties and employed 76 agents. Today, the company has focused on mid-Missouri and employs 20 agents. Dodge is the oldest continually active bail bondsman in Boone County. Dodge refuses to let his agents carry guns or even tasers. He finds the practice too dangerous and attributes his own current health to his refusal to carry a weapon. In more than two and a half decades in the bond business, Dodge was only in two altercations and he credits this to his view on weapons.

Law Enforcement and Bail Bond Agents Innovative on the Job

A recent article on Officer.com points out that law enforcement and bail bondsmen often use the tools of their trade in innovative ways because of money or time constraints. For example, some MP3 players allow professionals to tape conversations while undercover. Cell phones can double as personal voice recorders and some radios can allow undercover bounty hunters to communicate without interfering with police scanner and without being heard by others. Even a remote control helicopter toy can be used in surveillance along with a wireless camera.

Bail Reduction Sparks Outcry

BLUFFTON, SC - Dale E. Flow was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after allegedly beating bartender Colin Spar severely. On March 12, Flow’s bail was reduced from $100,000 to $25,000. This meant that Flow was able to pay $2,500 in bail. The reduction sparked an outcry among the victim’s friends and family, as well as in the community. Spar is still in rehabilitation for his injuries. Allegedly, Spar was trying to break up a fight when Flow attacked him from behind.

Arizona Tightens Policies On Illegal Immigrants

PHOENIX, AZ - Arizona is a key entry point for illegal immigrants and the state has been trying to combat the problem. Throughout the past few years, the state has prevented illegal immigrants from receiving government services, has made it illegal for illegal immigrants to win punitive damages in lawsuits and has made it impossible for illegal immigrants to post bail for serious crimes.