Peter Heims
"The work of a Private Investigator"
Peter commenced with a couple of amusing anecdotes to request us not to align his profession with those on television or literature sleuths that have become well known to us all. He explained that as a young man he had tried the Police and found it was not for him, so in 1953 he commenced his own business and it had developed very quickly working for Solicitors and Insurance companies and the like. (more about Peter below)
On the question of delivering a subpoena upon offenders, he amused the company by informing us, that his best deliverer of the document was his 70 year old Aunt after much pressure from her. In fact one recipient complained to the Judge that such a practice was unfair to have an elderly lady do such things. He was equally interesting on is other disciplines like question of recovery of bad debts, credit card fraud and the deceitful way offenders will spend up to a maximum on one card and then proceed with another. It was interesting to hear the Banks often treat such offenders delicately on the grounds of future investment. From time to time he has had to seek out missing persons, apparently he usually suggest to Clients they should contact the National Societies. But there is always a case where he has had to act for close families and when he has found the person, they are pleased to be guided back home to their parents. He was asked a number of questions on the legal aspects of his business. In general the subject proved to be most interesting and was well covered by Peter who delivered it clearly and with clarity. The members responded to such an interesting presentation with resounding applause.
Peter Heims became a Private Investigator in 1953 after having served five years in the Parachute Regiment - because he was too short to join the police.
He is a past President of the Association of British Investigators, a past President of the Council of International Investigators and a past President of the Certificated Bailiffs Association of England and Wales; a Rotarian and a Livery Man.
Peter has a reputation of being able to find the unfindable and not only people - but also valuable commercial information and is the author of a book entitled "Countering Industrial Espionage" (more below)
Whilst being conversant in all aspects of Investigations, Security, and Training, has specialised in the tracing of the Elusive Debtor. Indeed, he has a forthcoming book on this very subject.
Basically if he cannot trace the person you are looking for then they don't exist. He can locate practically anybody providing his fee is large enough, can also trace any missing persons, relatives or beneficiaries
About the Book
Countering Industrial Espionage
By Peter Heims
Industrial espionage is one of the greatest threats to industry today, responsible for millions of pounds worth of loss.
Just how universal it is, how it is growing in scope and sophistication, the methods used and how these can be countered, is the theme of this book. It combines, in readable form, the general background of the whole subject, supported by a wealth of up-to-date information as to the techniques employed and the steps which companies, individuals and organisations can and should take to protect their interests or bring culprits to book.
Damage done by theft of secrets of processes, production plans, ideas, sources of materials, labour and information, is often irretrievable; the theme of this book, intended to help the specialist, the novice and the layman, is, therefore, the countering of industrial espionage. And it is written by an author whose style is not only readable and easily understandable, but who has had long and considerable experience in the world of security in its broadest aspects.
Some of the instances of industrial espionage may well surprise some readers. They include cases of.
An undertaker stealing another's trade by the planting of a bug.
The theft of some of the design secrets of the Concorde.
How leading Pharmaceuticals Company lost millions of pounds by the theft of drug secrets.
How computers con are tapped, and their records either erased, altered or supplemented by false information.
How existing legislation is powerless to protect the possessors of industrial secrets, and their subsequent exploitation.
This book is a must for those concerned with industry, for executives, production managers, and even public relations officers. Who in their anxiety to promote their firm's name and standing through the media, often disclose information, or give an industrial spy advance notice of the existence of industrial secrets, which are worth stealing.
ISBN 0 905981 03 X available via www.amazon.com
