Bail Enforcement (Bounty Hunting)

I was asked recently – by a peer - why I was so damn nice to the fugitives we’ve apprehended together. He said he just didn’t get it. He said he understands that we should never abuse them or our authority, but actually building rapport seemed like a waste of time.

Here are my thoughts.

First, in all the apprehensions he was referring to, I was the one who reached the fugitive first and ended up restraining/fighting them. I’ve always been trained that the agent who fights the bad guy should be the one to calm things back down… if at all possible. I’ve always done that and it helps me to de-personalize the job.

Second, I think about the Bail Bondsman’s reputation. (Remember, they HIRED us). Often times the Bondsman has posted bail for several members of the fugitive’s family or friends. If the Enforcement Agent starts roughing people up, a few things may happen:

1.) The bad guys will stop doing business with the bondsman.
a. Thus, we won’t have any work either
2.) The bondsman loses respect for us and quits hiring us. (even if his business is not affected)
3.) The bad guys put a hit out on the bondsman, the enforcement agents or their families/friends.

While working in the Corrections industry, I was taught to be firm, fair & consistent. I added the “golden rule” to that advice and have done very well.

If you work in a hazardous profession… don’t add to your problems. Be nice! (until it’s time, NOT to be nice.)

[yes – I stole that last line from a movie… lol ]

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