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    Photo Credentials and Badge

    I have just got my membership app. pkge. Once I send in the Criminal Warrant Check, and go through the process of getting the photos and fingerprints, is there a sample .gif or .jpg image of the credentials and badge available ?
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    Sean -

    For the photo credentials, I am not sure.

    For the badge wallet, yes there is a photo, but your forum access must be upgraded in order to access that forum.

    If you scroll down the forum home page, you will find a section titled "IPIU Members Only: Restricted area" Once your forum access is upgraded, you will be able to access that and possibly other forums that you are currently not authorized to participate in.

    I believe Technical Support is the one that has the capabilities of upgrading access. There may be others as well. Upgrade notification can come via a post on a forum advising of the upgrade, or an e-mail.

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    (This is reduced size scanned picture sample. The full size ID looks great)

    You will also receive a sample black and white copy of the actual size, so that you can have your photos taken properly.

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    Are there other choices of wallets for badge?

    I notice that the info that was sent to me has the choice of a Badge-Wallet Combination, which is a 3 fold wallet. Are there other choices? Since I am female, I do not carry a wallet. Is there a 2 fold wallet (without pocket for cash), or can you order the badge only without a wallet?

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    To answer questions, yes, the options you mentioned are available. You will know more about them when you have Level 2 access, thus access to the Badge Forum. This will be available to you once you are a credentialed member of IPIU.

    If you have received your photo credentials, but do not have access to the Badge Forum, email upgrade@ipiu.org.
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    Since I didn't order my badge and wallet, I guess that I can order it at a later date? I am just being curious. Thanks for the response. Later.
    Last edited by Bradley C Gray; 02-15-2003 at 07:48 AM.

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    Don't wait too long. The wait for the badge is a long one.

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    Question badge question

    I just received my photo-credentials and other forms, and I had a question about the badge before I sent the forms in....

    1) Is the badge required?

    2) Do you need it for only certain types of work?

    3) Is the badge just highly recommended?

    4) Also, is it easy to get if I wanted to get one later?

    Thanks

    Benjamin Fabert

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    Benjamin,

    1. No badges are not required depending on what state your in. usualy your company I.D. and state license are sufficient.
    2. No
    3. Yes I highly recommend the badge as it looks more professional if you have one.
    4. Yes is easy to get.

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    thank you

    Thanks George. I think I will hold off on the badge for now. I will get one when I'm closer to getting an assignment.

    Thanks again
    Ben Fabert

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    I have a Private Security License that resembles a social security card that fits in you wallet.

    Is the PI badge a peice of paper or plastic like a drivers license, or a shiny metal badge like I think it is. If it is metal what information do they post on the badge?

    Nelson Lunsford

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    Aloha! Nelson,

    The PI Photo Credentials is plastic and the Badge itself is made from Rhodium it has your personal ID # on it and it says Private Investigator on the top and Case Examiner on the bottom. It is a heavy piece that comes w/ a wallet. It depends what you ordered. I hope I answered your question. Have a great evening...........


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    Thanks Sunya!

    WOW!, I think you replied to just about every thread I posted today.

    YES! That was the information I was looking for. I'm really looking foward to getting started.

    I ordered my placement application last Monday and it should arrive in a week. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from this forum and be able to positivley affect myself, those close to me and the community. And that in it's self would rewarding.

    Thanks,
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    Aloha!


    I'm glad I could be of assistance to you. Having you here is great and the opportunities is rewarding in all levels. Practice makes perfect, so have yourself a wonderful day .............



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    Re: thank you

    Originally posted by Benjamin Fabert
    Thanks George. I think I will hold off on the badge for now. I will get one when I'm closer to getting an assignment.

    Thanks again
    Ben Fabert
    Dear Benjamin,

    I merged your question to this topic (Photo Credentials and Badge) within membership Benefits Forum. Reason is that we need to keep these Forums and threads as neat as possible.

    The badge is very nice. You will see it in one of our Forums at Level 3. Have a nice week.
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    Re: badge question

    Originally posted by Benjamin Fabert
    I just received my photo-credentials and other forms, and I had a question about the badge before I sent the forms in....

    1) Is the badge required?

    2) Do you need it for only certain types of work?

    3) Is the badge just highly recommended?

    4) Also, is it easy to get if I wanted to get one later?

    Thanks

    Benjamin Fabert
    Please go to the union members Badge-Wallet forum here:
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    Thumbs up What a great bunch of guys!

    Hey, Sunya, Carmen and Danny as well as Admin,

    You guys are very helpful. I love to read your replies, you are all so informative. What a great example. I want to be just like you guys when I grow up!

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    Question Renewl

    How often do you have to renew your photo credentials?

    Do you ever have to renew the badge
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    John, you never have to renew your badge.

    Your photo credentials are renewed every year. I hope this helps.

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    Helps in future planning

    Thank you Ann Craig
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    John, you are very welcome. I am glad I was able to help.

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    It is great, to have!

    I have my credentials they just arrived this Saturday. It was great to go to my mail box and see this thick envelope with the IPIU symbol on it. I couldn't wait to open it. I can't believe it, I HAVE MY CREDENTIALS.

    This is a great day!

    Now I have to submit my paper work for my badge and wallet and begin my search for an assignment. In the mean time I will continue to read and read and read everything I can get my hands and on.
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    ride-alongs

    i have read in other forums that it is best to wait for IPIU to refer us to agencies to get on the job training.

    once we get our photo credentials...
    can we approach agencies to request unpaid ride-alongs to get more of a live sense of what the job entails?

    what are your thoughts on this?

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    I've been on a ride along with the Sheriff dept. It just depends on the law enforcement agency and how their proceedures are.


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    Hello: would like to know how long does it take to get the wallet and badge? I sent it in November got my book and test. so would like to know how long does it take? paid for wallet,badge and magazines and they got the money.

    thanks

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    Joyce, give them another two, or three weeks. If you don't get your badge by then send an email to uas@ipiu.org, and ask them when you can expect your badge. Enjoy reading on the forum while you are waiting.

    Julia Ann Stewart posted a post about a delay. Here is the link below.

    Click Here: Custom Wallet/Badge Orders UPDATE!!!

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    Hi Ann. Thank You for the information that sure did help. I thought wow this taking way to long. But we all know about mad cow and I do understand why its taking this long.

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    I just sent of my photos again since the pic i had sent was to big. So I just did another pic and I hope that they get it soon so I can get my package back.
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    kevin

    FYI
    when i went to get a passport photo at wallgreens for the photo credentials, the passport size is too big...

    if you have the camera person step back about a foot from where they normally shoot the photo,
    you will become small enough in the photo, that you can crop your headshot out of the passport photo, and it will fit 1 1/8 x 1 1/8...

    good luck!

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    Hi Debra,
    I had them do that this time. And then I just cut off all the excess to fit the example. I hope this means that they were just wating for this photo to come back and get my I.D. and the rest of the package ready to send.
    the daytime may be yours, BUT THE NIGHT BELONGS TO ME

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    kevin

    i know what you mean...
    as far as not wanting to lose any time in the process...and wanting to move forward to the next level...

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    Hi all ....... I think the ID card looks great, very impressive. Michael

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    It's a timely process depending on how the mail flows. It can be quick or it can be slow. Unfortunately we have no control over that.


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    Hi everyone: Myself just got my wallet and badge and boy do they both look nice. all I am waiting for now is my test score and hope thenI am on my way.


    have a good day all

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    Joyce, glad to hear you now have your badge. Good luck on your test score.

    Have a wonderful week. Take care.
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    What memebership package do you need to purchase to get the badge?

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    Originally posted by Michael Levy
    It's a timely process depending on how the mail flows. It can be quick or it can be slow. Unfortunately we have no control over that.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Joyce C Dixon
    Hi everyone: Myself just got my wallet and badge and boy do they both look nice. all I am waiting for now is my test score and hope thenI am on my way.
    have a good day all
    I bet you have those scores by now... looking to see you in the other forums.... take care

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    Quote Originally Posted by William R. Larson
    Sean -

    For the photo credentials, I am not sure.

    For the badge wallet, yes there is a photo, but your forum access must be upgraded in order to access that forum.

    If you scroll down the forum home page, you will find a section titled "IPIU Members Only: Restricted area" Once your forum access is upgraded, you will be able to access that and possibly other forums that you are currently not authorized to participate in.

    I believe Technical Support is the one that has the capabilities of upgrading access. There may be others as well. Upgrade notification can come via a post on a forum advising of the upgrade, or an e-mail.

    You're on the right track to be upgraded. It just takes time to process everything. It will happen. Patience is a virtue. That is a lesson I continually have to learn!

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