This is designed to be a self-moderated group of professional investigators in the private sector. Those that cannot reach to that professional level will be warned and then removed, or suspended for a period of time.

This group is to network, build professional relationships, share stories and advice - all the things that listserves did many years ago, but has lost for various reasons. Almost any professional investigator is welcome - you must provide complete business and professional information (do I really need to explain this?). Email me privately if you have any questions or concerns. My only intent is for this to be a fair and supportive group.

Feel free to post:
- Your introduction (feel free to repeat in moderation)
- Services you offer and where
- Experience and other associations
- Goals, accomplishments and other bragging points
- Products and services (i.e. books - see item 1)
- Requests for assistance, guidance, looking for work, etc.
- Offers of assistance, guidance, etc.

What I would really rather not see - because they are prolific on other lists - 'asset checks' or 'site inspections' that don't offer enough to pull out of the driveway. We are all worth something, don't insult us. Also, if you have a concern about the legitimacy of a poster - make an inquiry before blasting something insulting. Finally, if it should be private - make it private (or warned and removed).

There is lots of room for jokes and banter - feel free to use moderation in sending messages, and also remember there is a delete key. If you feel concerned, email me privately.

Bottom line - have fun, make friends, form a network, and act like this group is a combination of an association meeting, coffee meeting, happy hour, or other place you might chat with friends. If you would share at the table, share here - if you would not, don't. I do ask that you include a signature line - just like handing a business card. Thanks, Dean A. Beers, CLI