The video discusses the profession of a bounty hunter, explaining that they track down and apprehend accused criminals who fail to appear for court dates. The video emphasizes that becoming a bounty hunter isn't strictly necessary to have previous law enforcement experience, and it's not strictly legal in some states, while others require a license or certification.
The video outlines the necessary gear for a bounty hunter, which includes bulletproof vests, handcuffs, mag lights, flashlights, and cell phones. It also mentions that some bounty hunters carry guns, but due to strict gun laws in some places like Hawaii, non-lethal options like pepper spray, tasers, and batons are often used.
The video then explains that to get a job from a bondsman, one needs to gain their trust and show that they can get the job done. It also provides advice on how to research a skipper (someone who skips out on bail) and how to apprehend them without causing harm. The video concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to subscribe and suggesting future topics for discussion.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Bounty hunters track down and apprehend accused criminals who fail to appear for court dates.
2. Bounty hunters are responsible for the return of 99% of criminal defendants who skip bail.
3. The average annual salary of a bounty hunter is around $50,000.
4. Most professional bounty hunters have some sort of previous law enforcement experience.
5. Bounty hunting is illegal in some states, while others require a license or certification.
6. To become a bounty hunter, one may need to attend a bounty hunter school.
7. Bounty hunters use standard tools such as bulletproof vests, handcuffs, and cell phones.
8. Bounty hunters may also carry non-lethal options like pepper spray and tasers.
9. In Hawaii, bounty hunters must pass a background check, submit to FBI fingerprinting, and complete a handgun safety course.
10. Bounty hunters work with bail bondsmen to track down defendants who have skipped bail.
11. To get a job from a bail bondsman, one needs to gain their trust and demonstrate their ability to get the job done.
12. Bounty hunters can legally enter a skipper's home if they suspect the skipper is inside, but they don't need a warrant.
13. Bounty hunters can arrest their skipper, but they can't arrest anyone else, even if they're committing a crime.
14. Bounty hunters must stay within the US and cannot operate in other countries.
15. Research is a key step in tracking down a skipper, including gathering information on their name, birth date, and last-known address.
16. Interviews with friends, family, and coworkers can also provide valuable information.
17. Bounty hunters may use non-lethal force to subdue a resisting skipper.
18. Hand-to-hand combat may be necessary if a bounty hunter does not have access to non-lethal tools.
19. The goal of a bounty hunter is to apprehend the skipper and bring them to justice without causing harm to themselves or others.
20. Bounty hunters must take the skipper to jail in the county where they were arrested.