What to do if you see a law fugitive

It is the civic duty of every citizen to report ongoing crimes to law enforcement. It is also equally important for people to report sightings of wanted persons to local law enforcement, since the presence of these people in your community can increase the risks of crime, violence, and may disrupt the community.

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 Perhaps the local media showed footage and photos of wanted persons in your area and you happen to know who that person is and their whereabouts. According to former law enforcement agent Adam Quirk, informing local law enforcement of such sightings is a civic duty to your community. If you do see a wanted person in your area, here is what you can do.

If you can tip off your local law enforcement of the whereabouts of a wanted person, you may simply call your local police department and give them the information. If possible, call them as soon as you can, as delaying the call may give the wanted person enough time to escape or a window to commit other crimes.

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The only time you should call 911 on wanted persons is when you feel like they are an immediate threat to you and your family. For instance, if you see the wanted person lurking outside your home, you should call 911. However, in the off chance that the wanted person is inside your home as a guest, you may also call 911. According to Adam Quirk, 911 operators are trained to handle most situations. If you pretend that you’re just ordering pizza and are unable to mention that you and your family are being threatened, operators would know what to do as long as you leave your address.

Adam Quirk is an award-winning criminal justice professional with over 15 years of experience in investigations, regulatory compliance, team leadership and supervision, program initiation and development, and coalition¬-building. For more reads on law enforcement, visit this website.

What Makes White Collar Crimes Different From Others?

White collar crimes are synonymous with acts of fraud committed against businesses and government agencies.  These crimes involve deceit, concealment, as well as a violation of trust.  Least to say, these are financially motivated crimes not involving physical injury or violence.

Depending on the scam, white collar crimes may affect a singular entity or multiple parties.  One scam can destroy a business or a family by clearing out their savings or investments.  And with today’s available technology, white collar crimes are getting more and more sophisticated.

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Corporate fraud is one of the FBI’s top priorities.  This is due to possible effects of the scam causing a ripple effect that can potentially damage the U.S. economy and lower investor confidence.

Some white collar crimes include accounting schemes, the self-dealing of corporate entities, money laundering, commodities fraud, bank fraud and embezzlement, election law violations, mass marketing fraud, fraud against the government, mortgage fraud, and healthcare fraud.

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Corporate fraud pursued by the FBI vary from schemes designed to deceive investors, auditors, and analysts of the financial condition of a business or a corporation.  Specific crimes involve falsification of financial information, corporate insider information, and frauds in connection with otherwise legitimately operated mutual hedge funds.

With the scale of white collar crimes in the U.S., the FBI has formed partnerships with agencies spanning multiple areas of expertise such as security, taxes, utilities, pension, and commodities. 

Adam Quirk is a criminal justice professional who has worked for years with the FBI and DEA. He now works as a private investigator in his company Stealth Advise. For similar reads, click here.