To whom it may concern, I am very interested in finding a sponsor for a mailing list. I am currently subscribed to several mailing lists for professionals working in the security, investigative, and law enforcement fields, and I find them all universally lacking in content. Many of these groups have either ceased to be, are poorly managed, or have not attracted the membership required to make them interesting. Many of the newsgroups that would address these issues are over-run with "non-professionals" or individuals with a resentment of those in my chosen profession. I propose the creation of a mailing list open to all in the following categories: 1. Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Municipal, County, State & Federal) 2. Private Investigators & Agency Management 3. Security Officers & Management 4. Information Brokers & Providers 5. Bodyguards & other protection professionals 6. Bail Bondsmen & Bounty Hunters 7. Anti-Terrorism Professionals 8. Loss Prevention Professionals 9. Risk Management Professionals 10. Other related industries and interested individuals The list would discuss and disseminate the following: 1. Current information related to the above categories 2. Summaries of news accounts related to these industries 3. Information relating to changes in these industries 4. Personal accounts by members of their experiences 5. Tips & techniques from members regarding their industry 6. WWW sites relating to these industries 7. Information relating to using the 'Net professionally (i.e. PGP, IPhone, etc.) 8. Digests of information from vendors and suppliers (received and approved by the list manager) 9. Exchange of employment information for those seeking professional/positions within these industries 10. Contests and other diversions 11. Trends in these and related industries 12. Anything else that this list needs as it grows. I, of course, would like to be the list manager. To that end, I will tell you a little about my background. I am a licensed Private Investigator and Agency Manager in the State of Florida. I also hold a Florida Firearms Permit (for Investigators), as well as a Security Officer's License. I have worked in the security industry for over 15 years, and I have served in all of the above categories (with the exception of CLEO). I am currently President of my own security consulting firm DAVIS & ASSOCIATES. Previous to this, I was the Vice President in charge of all consulting and investigations for the second largest security company in Florida. I am an avid 'Net user, and have been accessing the 'Net for over two years. I am familiar with the most popular servers, services, sites, and programs common to the 'Net, and have recently starting helping local school children to establish 'Net access from their homes. Ideally, I would like to have this list be sponsored, and therefore, incur not personal costs. I would also like to avoid changing my ISP, however, both of these items are open to reasonable negotiation. Please reply to me directly regarding my request for sponsorship. I am willing to discuss this project further, either through e-mail or telephone (305) 446-7306. I look forward to speaking to someone regarding this matter. Regards, Brian E. Davis =============================================== Davis & Associates Security & Protection Consultants Coral Gables, Florida (USA) Licensed Private Investigator (FL#C9500111) [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] =============================================== ===============================================