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BOUNTY HUNTING |
By Learnzat.com A bounty hunter is an individual who captures fugitives for a monetary reward. Other names include Bail Enforcement Agent, Bail Officer, Fugitive Recovery Agent, Bail Agent, Fugitive Recovery Officer, or Bail Fugitive Recovery Specialist. Bounty hunters generally carry: a badge, pepper spray or TASER, pistol (only if trained & licensed), bullet proof vest, flashlight, two way radio, shirt or hat that identifies them as such and of course handcuffs. Most bounty hunters are employed by a bail bondsman: the bounty hunter is paid a portion of the bail the fugitive initially paid. If the fugitive eludes bail, the bondsman, not the bounty hunter, is responsible for the remainder of the fugitive's bail. Thus, the bounty hunter is the bail bondsman's way of ensuring his clients arrive at trial. Bounty hunters are also sometimes known as bail enforcement agents or fugitive recovery agents, which are the preferred industry and polite terms, but in common speech, they are still called "bounty hunters" Bounty hunters have varying levels of authority in their duties with regard to their targets, depending on the states they operate in. barring restrictions dictated by the state in which the bounty hunter is operating; a bounty hunter can enter the fugitive's private property without a warrant in order to execute a re-arrest. In some states, bounty hunters do not undergo any formal training, and are generally unlicensed, only requiring sanction from a bail bondsman to operate. In other states, however, they are held to varying standards of training and licensure. In California, bounty hunters must undergo a background check and complete various courses. In most states they are prohibited from carrying firearms without proper permits. However, Louisiana requires bounty hunters to wear clothing identifying them as such. In Kentucky, bounty hunting is generally not allowed because the state does not have a system of bail bondsmen, and releases bailed suspects on their own recognizance, thus there is no bondsman with the right to apprehend the fugitive. Generally, only fugitives who have fled bail on federal charges from another state where bounty hunting is legal are allowed to be hunted in Kentucky. In Texas, every bounty hunter is required to be a peace officer, Level III (armed) security officer, or a private investigator. Without bounty hunters, many bail bondsmen could be seen as little more than professional gamblers, betting on the chances of their clients fleeing the law. Finding the right school is of the utmost importance. Finding the right course can be tough! Search for a quality bounty hunter school or training program. A number of courses and books from a few reputable companies would be beneficial for you to obtain. This is a complicated business and the professionals all tend to approach the industry a little differently and none of us are able to cover everything one hundred percent. It would not hurt to expose yourself to as much information as you can. |
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