2023 SLIC Conference Spotlight: Alfonso Williams Alfonzo Williams is the first African-American Sheriff of Burke County and first African American Police Chief of the City of Waynesboro Police Department.He has 32 years law enforcement experience; starting with the Augusta Police Department (APD) and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO). Alfonso has worked for various other law enforcement…
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The Official 2023 SLIC Conference Guide The 2nd annual Security & Licensed Investigator Conference (SLIC) is almost here! March 13 and 14, 2023 to be exact. Security officers and licensed investigators can earn CEUs (16 for Georgia and 12 for South Carolina), network with other professionals in the field, and hear from our amazing speakers…
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2023 SLIC Conference Spotlight: Angela Morales Angie Morales has over 35 years of community banking experience with a focus on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) and a Certified At-Risk Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS) and currently works at Queensborough National Bank as head of…
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2023 SLIC Conference Spotlight: Michael Makropoulos Meet Michael Makropoulos! He is a senior level executive with nearly 40 years of security, operations and technology management experience. He has led many different groups, programs and initiatives, both nationally and internationally in Europe and the Middle East, ranging across operations, security, and global expansion. Currently, Mr. Makropoulos…
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Learn How to Recognize Human Trafficking and How You Can Protect Yourself Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion on an individual to provide labor or sexual acts. Millions of people globally are forced into labor through coercion, manipulation, and fraud. Traffickers operate in our communities and social media, targeting those who…
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Financial Abuse of Elders Is a Growing Problem Across the Country As a person ages, it is common for others to help get involved in their financial matters. Those could include their family members or care team. Many elders, those who are 65 and older, are at risk for financial abuse or exploitation. As licensed…
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Infidelity Most Commonly Occurs During the Holiday Season The holidays are full of joy, celebration, and time with friends and family. However, the sad matter of a fact is that it’s also the time when the most infidelities occur. It’s hard on so many people who are also busy doing their holiday shopping, prepping their…
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Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise During the peak of the COVID pandemic, construction projects were put on hold, causing a shortage of materials, such as lumber and steel. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, fewer than 25% of stolen construction materials are ever found. This means if you are not amping up…
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Catfishing Is Becoming More Common Among Fraudsters – Don’t Be a Victim Movies and TV shows have been highlighting stories of people being catfished for decades. No matter the amount of awareness that’s been given to this problem, thousands of people every year fall victim to a catfishing scam. Scams and fraud are on the…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Department of Justice observes the month of October for domestic violence awareness. Millions of adults experience domestic abuse from their partner or loved one every year. The stories and statistics over the matter are heartbreaking, but it is something that is important to discuss. No one should have…
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