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As we embark upon this upcoming new year let us think positive thoughts and promote positive actions. A new year is a new beginning. This past year has been challenging. We had the COVID for another year, increased crime rates, individuals losing their homes, some experiencing food insecurity just to name a few. However, weContinue reading “New Year, New Ventures”

Holidays are meant to be a source of joy. It is a time when we gather with family and friends to enjoy them and their company. During the holidays is an opportune time to treasure those we love and the good things about them. Oftentimes, we take our loved ones for granted. This holiday season,Continue reading “Enjoy the Holidays with Those You Love”

November and December are months that we usually give thanks to people in our lives (Family and Friends) who have contributed to our growth and development in the journey of life.Personally, so many people have helped me navigate life’s ups and downs in this narrative but I truly appreciate each of them as well asContinue reading “Season of Giving”

P.I. Perspective As a licensed Private Investigator I have investigated several high-profile cases over the years, and as such, there is a huge disadvantage for PI’s (Private Investigators) vs. law enforcement (Police) investigators. Law Enforcement Has the Advantage! Police get involved with investigations on the day of a crime most time within minutes after an incidentContinue reading “Investigation“

Be a good listener. Sometimes when friends or family call and they’re going through something they really don’t want your opinion. All they want is for someone to listen to their concerns. They don’t want judgment. They don’t want condescending replies. They don’t want “I told you so”. They just want to get things offContinue reading “Good Listening Skills”

A jury in South Georgia (Burnswich), convicted three white men of killing an unarmed black male! The verdict was the right conclusion for what they (offenders) did but I must say that the verdict stunned me, and many others because of the makeup of the jury panel. The injustices as we all know have notContinue reading “A step in the right direction”

Traffic stops are by far the most common interactions that people have with law enforcement according to a study conducted by Political Scientists Frank Baumgartner, Derek Epps, and Kelsey Shoub. In their book ( Suspect Citizens) according to their research, compared to their share of the population, blacks are almost twice as likely to be pulled overContinue reading “Traffic Stop”

In Georgia (My home state) there is a statute in the law called Party to a Crime, and this law is one that we all should be familiar with, it could affect or alter your life in many ways! In simple terms, it means that if you are with someone that committees a crime, and you didn’tContinue reading “Party to a crime”

In this day and age of much uncertainty, there are still some things that ring true. Education is an equalizer. It can take you from the classroom to the Board Room. It can take you from inside the house to building a house. No matter what you choose to do in life acquire some credentials.Continue reading “Education is the Key”

The true meaning of the holiday season is not about food and gifts. The true meaning of the season is about feelings of love for family and friends, fellowship, and the joy of giving thanks for all the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. It is not about the material things, for theirContinue reading “The True Meaning of the Holiday Season: Thanksgiving and Christmas”