Fugitive Recovery Agent CE

BAILSPEAK 172113 & 172114

California Department of Insurance

Approved Bail Education Provider

1852 West 11th Street

Tracy, CA 95376

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For Those New to Bail Fugitive Recovery,
The following Video serves as an Example of
Hunting the "Most Dangerous Game."

 

MEMORANDUM

 

Date:              August 23, 2025

 

To:                  Bail Sureties, Bail Corporations, and Insurance Executives

 

From:              Rex Venator — Bail Enforcement Instructor & Expert Witness

 

Subject:          Bailspeak: Pre-Licensing & Continuing Bail Education 1737 IC Public Safety                          Continuing Bail Education — Newly Approved 12-                                                                                                                                                                                           Hour Live Classroom Course

 

1.

 

Raising the Standard Before the Standard is Raised for Us          

 

The California Department of Insurance Education Division has just approved “IC 1737 Public Safety Bail CE” — a wholly unique twelve-hour and highly specialized course that speaks directly to the realities facing today’s bail agents and bail fugitive recovery professionals (BFRPs).

 

For decades, our industry has operated under the assumption that bail is strictly a matter of private contract — separate from the risks and liabilities that face law enforcement. But the legal and insurance landscape is changing. State actors are increasingly scrutinizing bail practices, civil attorneys are aware of the million-dollar liability insurance every active BFRP carries, and corporate decision makers must now consider not only what is legal but also what is defensible.

The choice is clear: adapt to best practices now, or be forced to adapt later when the cost of inaction is measured in lawsuits, dissolved corporate protections, or regulatory penalties.

 

2.

 

Lessons from the California Highway Patrol

 

The California Highway Patrol’s Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) provides a useful model. Riders who complete CMSP often receive insurance premium discounts because insurers recognize the reduced risk of trained participants.

 

The same principle applies here. Bail Enforcement is inherently high-risk, but trained professionals — ones who understand lawful recovery, proper use of safety devices, civil rights protections, and operational standards — represent lower liability for insurers, sureties, and corporate bail agencies.

This course positions forward-thinking companies to seek reduced bail enforcement liability insurance premiums by proving that their agents and contractors have been trained to mitigate risks that historically lead to claims, litigation, and public scrutiny.  That civil attorneys are now asking for documented proof of the training backgrounds of civil defendants is not hyperbole; it is happening now and most likely will continue as a part of pre-trial discovery.

 

3.

 

Why This Matters to You

 

As an expert witness in bail agent and bail enforcement cases, I have seen firsthand how trends develop before they become industry-wide problems. The cases I work on today often foreshadow tomorrow’s investigations, lawsuits, and legislative changes.

 

Consider the following:

 

·       Common use of GPS trackers in violation of privacy laws — a growing issue that may expose corporations to corporate dissolution or worse.

·       Misuse of force by untrained bail fugitive recovery agents — the kind of incident that civil attorneys target precisely because of the $1,000,000.00 liability policy every state licensed BFRP carries.

·       Unlicensed investigative practices — which can result in both criminal charges and reputational damage.

 

This course is not just education. It is risk management, brand protection, and evidence of good faith compliance.

 

4.

 

About the Instructor

Rex Venator

 

I bring more than three decades of hands-on experience working and closing cases as a bail enforcement professional (to include Street Training bounty hunters), a bail agency owner, former general bail agent, and bail education instructor for 18-years.  I am the author of Modern Bounty Hunting: A Real-Life Guide for the Bail Fugitive Recovery Agent, and “Desktop Bounty Hunter,” based on decades of bail law and motion work.  I have also trained countless bail education students and bail professionals in a classroom environment through Bailspeak.

 

As an expert witness, I am frequently retained to explain industry standards and practices in both civil and criminal cases — giving me a unique vantage point to predict where legal challenges are headed and how bail corporations and sureties can prepare before they are caught off guard.

 

This course is not theory. It is built on lived experience, case law analysis, and a clear-eyed view of how state regulators and civil attorneys are today approaching our industry.

5.

 

Benjamin Franklin is credited with popularizing the proverb "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" in 1736 when he advised the citizens of Philadelphia on fire safety, stressing that taking small preventative measures is far more effective than dealing with a major problem after it occurs.

 

If you are a surety executive, bail corporation officer, or BFRP insurer committed to staying ahead of the curve, the question is not whether you can afford to have your BFRPs and appointed bail agents specially trained — it is whether you can afford not to.

 

The forward thinkers will recognize that the referenced 1737 IC Public Safety Bail CE newly approved course is not simply about satisfying Department of Insurance licensing renewal requirements. It is about public safety, reducing exposure, protecting the industry’s reputation, and setting a professional standard that civil and criminal courts, regulators, and insurers can respect.

 

The past mentality of distancing corporate responsibility from the actions of surety appointed bail agents and BFRPs no longer withstands scrutiny as evidenced by recent civil filings. This course provides the clearest, most responsible path forward.

 

Contact Bailspeak today to arrange continuing education enrollment, corporate training sessions, or discussions about premium reduction incentives with your BFRP insurer.

 

See also Bailspeak’s 20-Hour Bail Agent Pre-Licensing course and the highly regarded bail law and motion continuing education course profiled on YouTube and Facebook.

 

Rex Venator
Bailspeak — Pre-Licensing & Continuing Bail Education
Expert Witness | Author | Bail Enforcement Professional since 1992

More About Bailspeak's All New 12-Hour Continuing Education

For Fugitive Recovery Agent Professionals and Why

Bail Agencies are now Registering their Greatest

Forfeiture Liability Management Assets

The Challenge

Every day, bail agencies and enforcement professionals navigate a complex landscape: regulatory oversight, civil liability, and the practical realities of fugitive recovery. For decades, rogue actors and negligent practices have created risks—not just for agents, but for entire agencies.

You don’t have to operate in fear. With proper knowledge, tools, and professional standards, you can run your agency safely, lawfully, and confidently.

A Legacy of Lawful Pursuit

The duty to pursue fugitives is not new.

·        Hue & Cry (Medieval England): Citizens were obliged to arm themselves to track and capture criminals.

·        Taylor v. Taintor (1872): U.S. Supreme Court recognized bail agents’ authority to pursue and return fugitives, even across state lines.

·        California Today: Bail enforcement agents operate under §1299, carrying forward a centuries-old tradition of lawful human pursuit.

Bail enforcement isn’t recreation—it’s a legal, historically grounded duty. Understanding this tradition strengthens your agency and your agents.

Protect, Empower, and Comply

The 1737 IC Protect the Public Bail CE Course teaches you to:

·        Operate lawfully, including firearm transport and fugitive recovery under California statutes.

·        Recognize and manage contractual and liability risks shared by sureties and agents.

·        Apply ethical enforcement and safety standards that protect your staff, clients, and the public.

·        Integrate historical and constitutional perspectives, ensuring your practices are defensible and professional.

Callout Box:

“If hunters can transport firearms for sport, your agents can do so responsibly for the public’s safety. History, law, and the Second Amendment all support lawful bounty hunting.”

Real-World Benefits

·        Safeguard your agency and reduce exposure to civil or regulatory action

·        Empower your agents with confidence and clarity

·        Ensure compliance with Department of Insurance pre-licensing and CE requirements

·        Reinforce a professional culture that counters decades of rogue behavior

Enroll Today

Your agency’s future depends on professionalism, compliance, and knowledge. The 1737 IC Protect the Public Bail CE Course equips you to operate with authority, safety, and integrity.

Secure your agency. Empower your agents. Protect the public.