California Association of Licensed Investigators NLITE Program

A decorated military veteran, Michael Singleton has led as owner and lead investigator at Ironhorse Investigative Services in Norwalk, CA, since 2004. Actively involved in his field, Michael Singleton belongs to professional groups and associations such as the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI).

With roots dating back to 1947, CALI was formed by the merging of the California Association of Private Investigators and the Private Investigators Association of California in 1968. Since that time, the organization has emerged as the largest private investigator association in the world, serving more than 1,400 members through networking events, legislative advocacy, and certification programs. CALI also maintains a robust professional development program that includes the Newly Licensed Investigator Training and Education (NLITE) initiative.

The foundation of the CALI professional development program, NLITE is a day-long introductory course that provides enrollees with everything they need to know about being a licensed private investigator in California. Open to both CALI members and nonmembers, NLITE is designed for newly licensed investigators just beginning their careers. The registration fee for the course varies depending on CALI membership status and how long the attendee has been licensed as an investigator. To learn more about CALI and the NLITE program, visit www.cali-pi.org/nlite.

CALI Celebrates 50 Years at 2018 Annual Conference

Michael Singleton is an experienced investigator and the owner of Ironhorse Investigative Services in Norwalk, CA. Beyond his work with clients in Norwalk, CA and throughout the state, Michael Singleton engages with a number of local and national professional organizations, including the California Association of Licensed Investigators and the American Society for Industrial Security.

The California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) recently celebrated 50 years of service at the CALI 2018 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. The special event featured a variety of guest speaker presentations over the course of three days, including Sandra Stibbards' Open Source Intelligence: Tools, Resources, and Techniques for Better Investigations, and Evaluating Truthfulness and Credibility by David Boone of FiveBy5 Intelligence. Other speakers included Chris Enss, author of The Pinks, and experienced investigator Bill Clutter.

The CALI 2018 Annual Conference Exhibitor Showcase, meanwhile, provided attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest products and services that are shaping the industry. Research Electronics International and the Southern California Fraud Investigators Association were among the two dozen exhibitors present. The event also featured extensive networking opportunities, highlighted by the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Party, as well as access to the CPI Examination.

California Institute of Licensed Investigators Holds Intro Course

For almost 15 years, Michael Singleton has owned and served as an investigator for Ironhorse Investigative Services in Norwalk, CA. To help him remain up-to-date with changes within the industry, Norwalk, CA, resident Michael Singleton belongs to the California Institute of Licensed Investigators (CALI).

CALI formed when two organizations, the California Association of Private Investigators and the Private Investigators Association of California, merged in 1968. The nonprofit organization protects and enhances the work done by licensed private investigators and patrol operator members. Today, the organization has more than 1,400 members and is the largest private investigator association in the world.

One of the ways that CALI educates its members is through different educational sessions, including the Newly Licensed Investigators Training and Education (NLITE). On February 24, 2018, members had a chance to take NLITE, which is the introductory course of CALI’s professional development program. The course covered basic information on becoming a private investigator in California. Members also enjoyed a continental breakfast and lunch during the day-long event.

Increasing Pharmacy Robberies Tied to Opioid Epidemic

A well established Norwalk, CA private investigator, Michael Singleton serves as owner of Ironhorse Investigative Services and has achieved a success rate of 95 percent in the criminal and civil cases he has been involved with. Michael Singleton maintains a strong focus on his industry and follows overall statewide crime and law enforcement trends.

As reported in the Sacramento Bee, one troubling California trend involves the increasing rate of pharmacy robberies, including a fourfold increase in the Sacramento suburb Citrus Heights in the past year alone. With a DEA spokeswoman and special agent characterizing the spike as “alarming,” some point to regulatory changes, which have made it more difficult for people to access opioids, as the cause.

With the opioid epidemic ongoing, large bottles of the prescription cough syrup ingredients promethazine and the opioid codeine can retail for $400 to street-level buyers. Dextromethorphan is also used, and has had an 18-and-over CA requirement since 2011 and is now sold from behind pharmacy counters.

These ingredients are often mixed with alcohol to create potent and dangerous drinks. With cough syrup laws seen as necessary in restricting access to dextromethorphan and promethazine, authorities place responsibility on pharmacies to increase security measures to deter theft.

Smoke Eagles Flying Group Invites Pilots to Attend Monthly Meetings

Involved in professional investigations since 2004, Michael Singleton owns and works as investigator for Ironhorse Investigative Services in Norwalk, CA. In addition, Michael Singleton holds a commercial helicopter pilot license and belongs to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

Operating from offices in Maryland, Kansas, and the District of Columbia, the AOPA hopes to generate an interest in general aviation. Organized more than 75 years ago, it educates the public about aircraft, prepares educational and training material about piloting, and advocates for aviation with government officials. The AOPA is the world's largest community of pilots.

The AOPA also offers flying clubs so members can meet others who share their passion for flight. The Smoke Eagles, based out of Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, California, was established more than five decades ago. The nonprofit group was founded by a group of firefighters, and that’s how the name of the group was chosen. Today the Smoke Eagles have 30 members as well as two Cessna aircraft, the 172K and 182Q, which are housed at the airport. 

To encourage new membership, the Smoke Eagles host monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. People gather at the classroom found at the AFI Flight Training Center. Afterward, attendees are invited to enjoy pizza and mingle with others.