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When people hear about a situation involving a private investigator, they often conjure up images of a rogue detective working under the cover of darkness, playing loose with the rules in a case where the ends justify the means. While there are certainly exciting aspects of the job, the field of private investigation is actually… Read more »
Private investigators and police officers differ in several ways. Police officers can obtain warrants, arrest suspects and enforce laws, whereas private investigators do not have those privileges. Considered “ordinary citizens,” private investigators are not public employees. Instead, they typically work for investigation service companies, insurance companies, lawyers, or governments. A private investigator’s typical purpose is… Read more »
It’s easy to think of your home computer as a babysitter. It keeps your children occupied and close by, and depending on how they spend their time, it can actually be a valuable educational tool. It is also a portal into the outside world, for better or worse. While it gives your child access to… Read more »
No matter who you are or where you live, someday in your lifetime you will encounter a frantic parent yelling their child’s name. It could be in a crowded shopping mall, a grocery store, a park or a train station– whenever kids are in public, there’s always a chance that they could go missing. It’s… Read more »
When you said, “I do,” and were happily married, you never expected to be faced with the possibility that your spouse cheated on you. Yet this happens all too often these days. In case you suspect your spouse has been cheating on you, you’ll have to think strategically. If he or she is playing games… Read more »
When you and your spouse want a divorce, and a court battle ensues, it can be an incredibly stressful time in both of your lives. Hiring a divorce attorney is the typical route to go, but you should also consider hiring a private investigator. You want to prove to the court that your spouse has… Read more »
Too many business partnerships have been ruined when one partner finds out the other hasn’t told the truth. How do you know if people you work with are truthful? It can be a challenge to really, truly know what another person is thinking and doing when they’re not in your presence. For instance, say you’re… Read more »
When someone doesn’t want to be found, they tend to “skip town,” meaning they leave the area where they’re usually found hanging out. If you’re looking for someone whom you can’t seem to find, you might need to hire Specialty Private Investigators to do “skip tracing.” A skip tracer’s job is to collect as much… Read more »
For most people, the only chance they get to see what a private investigator does comes from TV and movies. Famous fictional private investigators include Jim Rockford of The Rockford Files, Thomas Magnum of Magnum, P.I., and perhaps the best known of all time: Sherlock Holmes. What is it about a person that helps make… Read more »
A child custody battle is never easy—after all, it is referred to as a “battle” for a reason. Who will the child spend the most time with: mom or dad? Typically, parents fight this out in court before a judge when they can’t agree on their own what works best for them, and more importantly,… Read more »