May 31, 2009 by ISPLA
Investigative and Security Professionals:
Never before has the security and investigative industries faced so many legal threats to their ability to do business. It is expected that the 111th Congress, supported by privacy advocates and consumer and labor organizations, is set to introduce legislation that will curtail access to database information and call for the redaction of Social Security numbers and dates of birth on public records.
The American Bar Association has proposed Resolution 301 in response to state licensing of computer and digital forensic investigators. Choice Point has been acquired by Lexis-Nexis, leading to potential anti-competitive consequences. There is a proposed Model Private Investigator Act for consideration before the American Legislative Exchange Council and there are several studies by ASIS International relative to security issues and best practices.
Now for the good news… A new voice for the investigative and security professions has been launched. A group of industry leaders, experienced in handling legislative and regulatory affairs for a number of respected professional organizations, have formed Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA) to fulfill a need at the federal level that has not been addressed until now by any national association. ISPLA’s political action committee (PAC) creates a mechanism for individuals and professional associations to participate in lobbying and financially supporting qualified political candidates for office.
ISPLA will be asking Congress to review existing law and to take a cautious approach to restricting access and other measures that may have a significant impact on the judicial system, law enforcement, and corporate America. We support the State licensing processes and encourage the enforcement of existing laws, regulations, standards, and restrictions governing access to and distribution of personal identifying information.
This ISPLA call for membership and financial support is being disseminated to 25,000 investigators and security professionals. You are invited to play an integral role in ensuring that this profession is properly represented in Washington as we create a formidable political action committee to represent your interests. Join with other professional association leaders who are committed to coming on board to ensure that our professions’ interests are protected from ill-conceived legislation and burdensome regulations. Our annual dues are just $99. Go to www.ispla.org and join today via electronic payment. Checks may also be mailed to the address below.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
ISPLA
P.O. Box 17128
Arlington, VA 22216
Website: www.ispla.org
Email: isplainfo@gmail.com
Telephone: (734) 428-9663
Executive Committee Officers: Peter Psarouthakis, Chairman; Alfred P. Cavasin, Secretary; Alan Goodman, Treasurer; Bruce H. Hulme, Director of Government Affairs
Committee Members: H. Ellis Armistead, Nicole Bocra, Jim Carino, Paul Dank, Paul A. Jaeb, James H. Olsen, and Edward N. Spicer