June 4, 2025
Board and General Meeting
Board Meeting 2:00 - 3:30 (voting members welcome)
Networking 3:30 - 4:00
General Meeting 4:00 - 5:00
Topic:
"An Action is Worth a Thousand Ideas."
Practical tools and protective strategies for Workplace Investigations, Violence & Threat Assessments, and Civilian Active-Save-A-Life-Training.
Presenter: Tarik Ocon
Tarik Ocon is a Colorado-based private investigator and professional instructor in NRA-CCW, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), and Stop-the-Bleed. He focuses on Workplace Violence investigations, Threat Assessments, Protective Intelligence, Retail Asset Protection, Surveillance Detection, Self-defense, Use-of-Force, Training Malpractice, and Civilian Good Samaritan Interventions.
Assisting individuals, corporations, and organizations with investigations, research, surveillance, policy compliance, and liability assessment.
Tarik was the VP of Training for PPIAC in 2023.
Voting members are welcome to attend the Board meeting, and guests are welcome to attend two free meetings.
In-person and online Zoom attendance
RSVP to rsvp@ppiac.org.
PPIAC is pleased to announce a one-day seminar on June 11, 2025, with Brandon Perron
of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC).
Forensic Testimonial Interviewing:
Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery (FTI-FTER)
This course introduces the concepts of FTER - Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery.
The study regiment builds upon and enhances theories and concepts of investigative interviewing covered in the introductory Component Method training. Investigative interviewing discussed as it relates to the process of criminal defense. Practical issues, such as the significance of sworn statements and witness interviewing strategies, are covered, as are the purpose and theory behind Kinesic interviewing, cognitive interviewing, standard law enforcement interviews, and visual imagery techniques. Other practical and theoretical issues relevant to the role of the criminal defense investigator are also addressed. The significance of interviewing to obtain “testimonial evidence” from a forensic perspective is emphasized.
Payment is required at the time of registration.
This is a full-day course, to be held at the Adam’s County Human Services Center (11860 Pecos Street, Westminster CO 80234.) This event is a day before the NALI conference (June 12-13.)
Upon successful completion of a test (see below) there is a Certification awarded.
There is NO testing fee or Certification Fee for a limited time after this seminar. That's a $275.00 savings!
More information will be provided at the event.
SEATING IS LIMITED to first-come, first served.
PPIAC will be providing a light breakfast, beverages, and lunch.
PPIAC/NALI Members: $275
Guests: $350
Certification book: $25 through May 30th.
Last day of signups: June 2nd.
Certification Information
*There is a book that is not required for the seminar, but is required for certification testing. If you do not have the book, you cannot take the test.
The cost of the book through Amazon is $38. The cost through PPIAC (last day to order through PPIAC is May 30) is $25, to be paid at the same time as registration.
No refunds. PPIAC reserves the right to refusal.
This is held in person at the Adams County Human Services Center, a government facility.
August 6, 2025
NEW LOCATION: Castle Rock Public Library
100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Speaker: Jeff Roberts
Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
Executive Director Jeffrey A. Roberts worked in journalism and public policy before coming to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition in July 2013.
He was at The Denver Post from 1984-2007 as a reporter, assistant city editor and data journalism specialist on The Post’s projects team and later spent four years at the University of Denver’s Center for Colorado’s Economic Future. Early in his career, Roberts was a reporter at the News-Press in Fort Myers, Fla. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University.
Roberts is also board president of the National Freedom of Information Coalition.
CORA and CCJRA
Mr. Roberts will be continuing his incredibly popular workshop from last year on the Colorado Open Records Act and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.
If you missed it in 2024, be sure not to miss this presentation!
Location: Castle Rock Public Library
100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Board meeting- 2:00-3:30
(voting members welcome)
Networking - 3:30-4:00
General meeting/Speaker- 4:00-5:00
Interested in attending? Guests may attend 2 meetings free!
Attend in-person or on Zoom!
RSVP to rsvp@ppiac.org
October 1, 2025
Castle Rock Public Library
100 S Wilcox St, castle Rock, CO 80104
Speaker: Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith is a Certified Fraud Examiner and investigative technologist specializing in AI-driven fraud detection, cyber investigations, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). As the founder of Hyperion Investigative Consulting and SCINET, he has pioneered the integration of artificial intelligence into private investigations, designing AI-powered workflows for case analysis, OSINT automation, and fraud detection. With deep expertise in prompt engineering, Jordan has developed AI models to analyze legal cases, detect discrepancies in financial crimes, and enhance investigative efficiency. He also founded the Quantic AI & Emerging Technology Club, where he explores the intersection of AI, blockchain, and law. His experience spans AI-assisted report generation, intelligence gathering, and risk assessment, making him a leader in the evolving role of machine learning in private investigations. Jordan is dedicated to equipping investigators with the tools to leverage AI for more effective, data-driven investigations.
Unlocking the Power of AI in Private Investigations Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the investigative field, offering tools that enhance efficiency, uncover hidden patterns, and streamline complex cases—but only if you know how to use them. In this dynamic training, we'll explore how to integrate AI into your business to improve productivity and client engagement, how to leverage AI in you investigations, and the ethical considerations every investigator must understand when using artificial intelligence. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will provide practical insights, real-world applications, and new ideas to help you stay ahead in the evolving world of private investigations. Don’t just adapt to the future—lead it.
Guests welcome to attend two free meetings per year.
Meeting in-person.
Send your rsvp to rsvp@ppiac.org