Investigators need information. Investigators depend on information. Without information, investigators cannot function. Information is the lifeblood of our industry. Where to search, how to find what we need and when to use which search medium are all questions that investigators share in common.
(A drum roll, blaring of trumpets or at least the voice of James Earl Jones would be appropriate at this moment to announce...) TO THE RESCUE: Cynthia Hetherington!
Melodrama aside, I was delighted and grateful to receive a copy of "data2know.com" and e-zine dedicated to the information industry that really helps. Ms. Hetherington's background as a librarian, combined with her amazing intelligence and perception, have united to create one of the most useful publications of this era. It is a no-nonsense, to the point, compilation of information with the promise of resources behind the scenes.
Each of us has skills that are specific to our area of work. Cynthia Hetherington may not know everything, but she knows how to find it. It is this ability to be a vehicle for the investigative industry that provides a vital service to this profession. Additionally, she has the staff, the resources and the knowledge to point the inquisitive investigator to more areas of data than one could possibly believe exist. In the Summer 2001 issue I found (1) references to databased information brokers that were inexpensive, (2) how to access news sources from around the country, (3) book reviews on the gathering of intelligence, (4) an explanation of broadband use in the future and (5) a coupon for reduced rates on D&B searches. Not one piece of information was "fluff." It was all relevant, well researched and very interesting.
Ms. Hetherington provides her services to intelligence professionals, state and local law enforcement organizations and most importantly, to the investigative profession. She was first introduced to me through the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI). Her association with organizations of this stature as an instructor and resource were my first clue to her abilities. Since that time, I have been privy to her generous willingness to share information and ideas so that people in our industry can better do their jobs.
My recommendation: visit the web site, read the newsletters, benefit from the well-written and helpful information.
Kitty Hailey
Kitty Hailey Investigations, New Jersey and Pennsylvania