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[Video] A Typical Night in the Life of a Bounty Hunter
Follow Bail Enforcement Agents through an evening as they bring in people who’ve skipped out on their day in court. One of the questions that came up during the video was, “How do Bounty Hunters operate and under what authority?“ A bail bondsman has the established legal right to arrest and re-incarcerate any client of [...]
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Bounty Hunters Using Pepperspray [Infographic]
Pepper spray, also known as OC spray (from “Oleoresin Capsicum”), is an effect non-lethal chemical agent used by Fugitive Recovery Agents to defend themselves and bring violent or resisting defendants into compliance during bail fugitive apprehensions. Here is a great explanation about what pepper spray is, how it works and why it is effective: Created [...]
[Video] A Day in the Life of a Bounty Hunter
Video of a bail enforcement team working in Detroit, Michigan. While there are probably a few issues that others will take up with the general reporting of this news-piece, I particularly like the fact that one fugitive recovery agent mentioned that they try to do their jobs with safety and respect for others during his [...]
Investigate our Bail Enforcement Training Here
The business of bail enforcement is changing at break-neck speed. This highly lucrative type of assignment often captures the imaginations of many would-be bounty hunters who do not know where to acquire a working knowledge of this industry, which can often seem VERY secretive. These secrets are the only thing that separates those who go [...]
Using Shotguns During Bail Enforcement Operations
One of the most common questions I am asked by new investigators working bail fugitive recovery assignments is, “Should I carry a shotgun while attempting an apprehension?” It is certainly common to see law enforcement officers employ shotguns during arrests and other disturbances when working with a partner but a shotgun is still considered a [...]
Surety Agent or Professional Bail Bondsman: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a property bond and a surety bond is simply who is ultimately liable for paying the bond off in the event of a final judgment of forfeiture. A surety bond is backed by a surety (or insurance) agency that the bondsman is qualified to write bonds on behalf and the bond works [...]
Can a Felon Become a Bounty Hunter?
With shows like Dog the Bounty Hunter and Breakout Kings on TV we often get the question, “Can I be a bounty hunter if I have a felony conviction?” In general, the answer is “no” but there are several exceptions and it really begins with where you live. First, each state regulates the bail enforcement [...]
How Do I Become a Bounty Hunter?
“How do I become a bounty hunter?” is the most common question I am asked and as a veteran bail enforcement agent I am uniquely qualified to answer your questions. On this site you will find the bail enforcement training and information that others have long attempted to duplicate but have come up short because [...]
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