LSBPIE Study Guide questions 2023 with complete solutions

Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types of licenses: Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete investigative educational instruction requirements must submit _____ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license renewal date. a signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive director As part of a "pre-text", a licensed private investigator who is working for defense counsel may contact and interview opposing parties [plaintiffs] who are represented by an attorney in a pending litigation without consent from the plaintiff's attorney False What license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete the 40 hour training course and pass the exam prior to licensing? Individual and Agency According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license holder may conduct work directly for the general public. Agency An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their _____ and _____. certificate [and] certification number If applicant is applying for and Agency license, the applicant shall meet the following requirements: Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40 hour course and pass exam. Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years either working as a private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies all other requirements for licensing. [both a and b] A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____ hours of continuing education every two years. year; 8 When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad must indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a combined total of all investigators. True Each agency employing the services of a Journeyman shall supervise the activities of the Journeyman in the same manner as an Apprentice or Individual license holder and _____. maintain and provide upon request of Journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked each year. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke or impose a probationary period on any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which shall include the following: Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United States or of any state. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the PI law. [both a and b] The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of __ members. seven When the LSBPIE board meets, ___ members constitute a quorum for all purposes including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and adjudicative functions of the board. four _____ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to R.S. 37:3503. Executive Director Within ___ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. 72 The licensee shall notify the board with ___ days of any changes in its officers, directors , or material change in information previously furnished or required to be furnished to the board, or of any occurrance which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this chapter. 30 Under R.S. 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all training required by the Louisiana laws shall be administered by a licensee who (1) is approved by the board; (2) meets requirements of an applicant by R.S. 37:3507; and (3) _____. Has a minimum of three years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator organization. Under R.S. 37:3508, within ___ days after receipt of an application, the board shall either issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license application. 60 If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited activity, conduct, or practice probibited by the Louisiana Private Investigator laws within ___ days from service of such cease and desist order by certified mail, the board may seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction and propr venue, a writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity, conduct or practice 2 Any complaint to the board must be: in writing, signed by the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to contact said individual for investigative purposes.