Wearing IDS... Cards? Badges? What is best?

I usually wear a photo ID that says Bail Agent, should I consider something for my recovery assistants?

Should I invest in Badges or just a laminated card with Bail Recovery Agent written on it?

I was in a situation recently where it was easy to ID me, but my security guy didn't have anything.

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Ron Hartley
(Retired)

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To avoid confusion and misunderstanding:
I am fairly new in the bail bonds part of the legal system. I've been in the legal profession 25 years - Paralegal and Legal investigator.

I am not a BEA - just a Bondsman trying to improve and become a better bondsman.
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Two good threads Luvonda linked you too..

another good link to what to carry as far as weapons / shirts / etc.. is posted here = viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11842&start=10

The search Button is your friend..

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JEFF P.
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Glad ya stuck around Jeff . . . . I was tired when I searched . . . think there are 45 pages when "IDs and Badges" are searched . . .

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Personally I do not see the need for a badge. An ID card would be enough. We aren't law enforcement. Just my opinion. Less chances of being mistaken as a LEO. Plus I think AZ doesn't allow us to wear badges anyway.

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Here in Miami almost EVERY Bondsman that is going on a pick up is wearing a Badge..and may have their ID card on the rear portion of the leather badge holder. I have my ID Card in my wallet.. and when needed pull it out for Law Enforcement when and if they ask to see it which is very seldom..

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Ron,

If I understand your question you are on one hand saying you wear something identifying you as a Bail Agent but want advice as to whether your fellow Bail Agents need a Badge, Laminated ID, etc?

If you wear something to identify yourself, why would you not make damn sure the very people there to help you have that same identification so maybe, just maybe, they won't be mistaken for a bad guy and get hurt....That is a no brainer man.

If I misunderstood, (I really hope I did) please correct me.

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Bill Williams
Bail Agent
Eagle Bonding Services
Asheville NC 28804
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Lic # NC10013561
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or humble to the haughty - Jefferson Davis

That is my point exactly.

I've read through some posts and read on other sites that ID's and or badges are not needed. Some one even told me that as long as the bail agent is present the others don't need an ID.

I am of the opinion that all should have something and I am considering just a generic laminated card that says "Agent" at the top, has a picture of the traditional bail recovery badge" and "Bail Recovery" at the bottom. They are in my possession unless we are out in the field.

My main question is what is the best thing for them to wear? Badge or ID card of some sort.

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Ron Hartley
(Retired)

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To avoid confusion and misunderstanding:
I am fairly new in the bail bonds part of the legal system. I've been in the legal profession 25 years - Paralegal and Legal investigator.

I am not a BEA - just a Bondsman trying to improve and become a better bondsman.
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Ibelieve that this all depends on the state and local laws.....The state of Georgia has a set regulation but each county can (and do) tweek these. Standard ID cards have to have a picture, height, weight, and firearm permit number while some require drivers license number, date of birth, and still other counties require the card to include the signature of each bondsman that use you. You also have some LE and/or bondsmen that will only recognize/use recovery personnel that own and carry a "professional looking" badge with their ID. So there is no rule of thumb....atleast not in Georgia. Personally, I just go with the most detailed guideline and overkill the whole situation so that all of my bases are covered before an issue arises.

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Does anyone know what the guidelines for I.D.'s and Badge's in Colorado?

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