Hodson P.I. Private Investigations

10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

Team Hodson is on the road, and this time we’re heading to San Diego for the TIDA Annual Seminar! 🚛

Nikki Tinsman and David Rodriguez will be representing Hodson P.I. as we join professionals across the trucking industry to connect, learn, and continue being a resource to the community.

If you’ll be attending, come connect with us at booth 36!

10/12/2026

Today, Hodson P.I. recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

As an organization built on seeking facts, understanding people, and pursuing the truth, we believe history deserves the same thoughtful attention.

Today, we honor the contributions, cultures, and enduring resilience of Indigenous peoples throughout the United States.

We also recognize the importance of listening, learning, and respecting the diverse communities we serve.

Understanding people begins with respecting their stories.

10/10/2026

An exciting first day at the CALI Conference, with a few of our team members joining us this year to learn from and connect with others in the investigation field. We ended day one on a high note at the president’s banquet and awards ceremony, leaving us energized and ready to see what day two has in store!

10/08/2026

We are looking forward to this Saturdays Pickle all Tournament!

🏓 CALI PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT — THIS SATURDAY!

Heading to the CALI 57th Annual Conference in Palm Springs this week? Don’t forget to pack your activewear and join us for some pickleball!

📅 Saturday, October 10th
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Bring shorts, a T-shirt or tank top, tennis shoes, and your pickleball paddle if you have one. We’ll try to have extra paddles available for anyone who decides to play last minute.

📲 Didn't register in advance? No problem! We’ll have a QR code available on-site so you can register at the event.

Come out, get some exercise, network, socialize, and have some fun with your fellow CALI members!

🏆 A very special thank you to JT Palmer & Associates, our Main Tournament Sponsor for the second year in a row! Their continued support helps make this event possible.

We also want to recognize the CALI members volunteering their time and resources to help put this event together:

🎵 Mason Washington — volunteering to provide the music and donating custom gifts for the final four players.

🥤 Justin Hodson — donating ice-cold sports drinks and custom swag for the event.

👕 Jay Paulino — donating custom activewear for the first 10 players who show up and helping organize the tournament.

A big thank you to everyone volunteering and contributing to make this a fun social event for our CALI community.

PLAY | NETWORK | SOCIALIZE | HAVE FUN

See you on the courts! 🏓🔥

10/08/2026

Your caseload will still be there Monday. Ours will too. But one question asked over coffee at a conference can change how you handle your next hundred files.
Justin D. Hodson, CPI, explains why stepping away pays off:
https://www.claimsjournal.com/sponsored/hodsonpi/2026/10/08/340475.htm

Why claims professionals should make time for industry conferences There is never a perfect week to leave the claims desk. Your inbox will not politely

10/08/2026

As vehicle technology evolves, so do the tools and opportunities available to investigators.
Join Justin Hodson, CPI and Jordan Payton tomorrow, October 9, from 12:45–2:00 p.m. for a session on EDR Investigations, where they’ll share insight into vehicle data and its growing role in modern investigations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge of EDR and its applications in investigative work.

10/06/2026

What makes TALI such a valuable association for investigators?

At this year’s TALI Conference, Justin Hodson caught up with President-Elect Mike Thompson to talk about TALI, its goals for members, and what the association is working toward.

Interested in getting involved? Visit tali.org to learn more about the association and becoming a member!

10/06/2026

Moderate vehicle damage. Some soreness. Conservative treatment. A routine auto claim, until it isn't.

In "The Claim That Does Not Look Nuclear Yet," Justin D. Hodson, CPI looks at how large exposure usually builds quietly. It grows from questions left open at intake while footage gets overwritten, vehicles get repaired, and witness memories fade. Waiting isn't always a neutral choice.

One question for every "routine" file: if this claim were worth ten times today's estimate, what investigation would you wish you'd done now?

Read the full article: https://www.claimsjournal.com/sponsored/hodsonpi/2026/10/01/340251.htm

A relatively ordinary automobile claim arrives. The vehicle damage is moderate. The claimant initially reports soreness and begins conservative treatment.

10/05/2026

Add another investigative tool to your toolbox. 🚗

Join Justin Hodson, CPI and Jordan Payton at CALI Conference 2026 for a session on EDR Investigations and learn more about the role vehicle data can play in modern investigative work.
From understanding what EDR data can provide to exploring its practical applications, this session will give investigators insight into an evolving area of the profession.

📅 October 9, 2026
⏰ 12:45–2:00 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Join us at CALI and take a deeper dive into EDR Investigations.