Chuck Selent

Chuck has over 17 years of law enforcement experience as a veteran level one reserve Sheriff Deputy and Police Officer. He is a Private Investigator for the last several years and owner/director of Advantage ISS Inc. and Advantage Adolescent and Interim Services. Chuck has over 25 years experience working in diversified environments with "at-risk" adolescents. He was a former manager for crisis interventions and special services with a large adolescent services organization / programs in the northwest for 12 years. Chuck is CPI, CPR and first aid certified, and an instructor in verbal de-escalation and passive physical intervention techniques. His credits also include well over a hundred successful juvenile runaway locations and interventions, short term interim care for adolescents, and he is cleared through California Trust Line Registry. Chuck has flown well over a million miles in his work with adolescents with hundreds of successful transports and escorts to his credits.

(208) 267-5807 Office
(208) 290-2277 Cell
(208) 267-3945 Fax
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Mike Decker

Mike is a retired law enforcement officer from the Oakland CA police department. He is a private investigator. Mike started working with "at -risk" adolescents outside of law enforcement, in 2001. He has participated in hundreds of successful escorts throughout the US, Canada, and Jamaica. In addition to adolescent escorts, mike has conducted dozens of successful searches and interventions for runaway and missing children. Mike brings his extensive experience as a law enforcement officer and father to the task at hand. When working with "at -risk" adolescents, Mike has a real gift in being able to accurately "read" a child to ensure a successful outcome with both escorts and runaway searches and interventions.

Brenda Selent

Brenda has been involved in working with “at – risk” adolescents since 1994. She has been involved in dozens of successful transports, numerous runaway interventions and many interim care/safe house situations with young people over the years. Brenda is CPI and First Aid certified. Brenda has a passion in working with young people along with her hobbies which include gardening, decorating and animals.

David Kramer

Dave has extensive experience as a 30-year veteran law enforcement Officer, including 20 years as a Police Chief, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He has served in leadership roles as the President of the Montana/Idaho chapter of FBI National Academy Associates and the Idaho Chiefs of Police. Dave is active in the community having served as President of the Rotary Club, where he is also a Paul Harris Fellow, and a 30-year active member of the Search and Dive Team where he serves as the Dive Team Leader. Dave has worked with at risk youth and adults most of his life, and has developed a way to calm situations, and use critical thinking skills to deescalate situations for a positive outcome. He enjoys working with adolescents, and has done escorts for "at-risk" adolescents since the early 90's. He has been an Advanced EMT working on a volunteer ambulance, and maintains his first aid skills. Dave also is a professional photographer and enjoys everything outdoors from skiing, to hiking, scuba diving and riding ATV's. He has coached a Special Olympics snowshoe team for several years, and is still active in supporting the Special Olympics programs.

Mike Pintler

Mike is highly proficient in a diversity of skills, manifesting from 12 years of experience working with at risk youth, ranging from residential treatment settings, to wilderness placement. Once a former student, Mike specializes in verbal de-escalation tactics, and brings excellent interpersonal communication skills to aid families during a time of need. In addition to having a B.A. in Social Behavioral Science, Mike also has a vast array of certifications including; W.F.R, C.P.I, S.P.I, C.P.R, and First Aid. Mike’s philosophy of “all children can be saved” has touched the lives of hundreds of families. Mike enjoys motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, hunting, mechanics, and camping with his wife and three children.

Danielle Pintler

Danielle brings forth a heightened level of both compassion and experience when working with at risk youth. Having viewed the therapeutic environments through the eyes of a sibling, and having 7 years experience working in both therapeutic residential boarding schools, and the wilderness environment, she can connect with almost any child. In addition to providing a safe and secure environment for transportation, Danielle is also a counselor/educator/and advocate for children with learning disabilities and special needs. Danielle has been able to reach even the most oppositional students, and provide a positive experience for all.

David Brinkman

David has been working with teenagers in the public and private school setting for over a decade now. His work with "at-risk" youth includes time as a direct care staff, host parent, adolescent transport provider and admissions counselor. Within the local community he has served as the chairman for the Boundary County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Idaho Drug Free Youth advisor, volunteered for Project Phoenix and much more.

He received his degree in Psychology after attending North Idaho College and the University of Idaho. He has also been certified through Idaho Prevention Institute training as well as continuing his education in the areas of youth, families and drug addiction through seminars and workshop training. He is CPI, CPR, and First Aid Certified.

David and his wife are licensed care providers for young people through the state of Idaho. They provide a safe, structured, caring environment that allows the students with them an opportunity to work toward a positive future.