More Private Investigation Tips

If you find yourself having to do surveillance work, this video offers you some dos and don'ts to help you out.  These private investigation tips can help you avoid many of the common mistakes investigators make.

10 Successful Surveillance Tips for Private Investigators

by Scott B. Fulmer

Surveillance is an art form, not a science.  Unfortunately many of its best lessons are learned through trial and error.  Whether you conduct insurance, defense or domestic investigations, surveillance is a large part of your day as a private investigator.  The following 10 suggestions will help you conduct a more cost-effective and successful surveillance.

1. A Detailed Intake Sheet  Start by gathering as much information as you can from the client up front.  This sounds pretty obvious but you'd be surprised.  Many clients simply want to give you the subject's name, age and address and leave it at that.  A detailed intake sheet draws together information above and beyond the industry standard: information such as doctor appointments, therapy appointments, marital status, number of children, hobbies, etc.  This allows for a clearer picture of the subjects routine and helps you avoid re-inventing the wheel out in the field.  This information, together with a search of public and proprietary databases, will save you time and allow you to provide your client a more cost-effective investigation.  More...

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Secrets Discovered: 5 Reasons They Should Be

Most people face a time in their life when they sense that something is not right, but they don’t know what it is.  It is usually a difficult time when someone in their life is doing something wrong, or it may be the need to know if something is wrong in a person’s life.  Hiring a private investigation service may be an option.  These are reasons for secrets to be discovered.

Sex outside of marriage

Sex outside of marriage is an issue that many parents face with their teenagers.  Suddenly a teen becomes very preoccupied with his parents’ schedule and wants to know what they will be doing each day and when they will be home.  Parents may have noticed that the teen has singled out just one person of the opposite sex and spends as much time as possible with them.

Fear of STDs and possible parenthood cause the parent to question the relationship.  In most cases, the teen denies they are sexually active.  What can a parent do to discover the truth?

Infidelity in marriage

Infidelity in marriage is another reason that makes it necessary for secrets to be discovered.  Things begin to change in little ways, and the faithful spouse begins to take notice.  The unfaithful spouse will no longer look their spouse in the eye when they talk, they start staying away from home for longer periods of time with lame excuses, they have an increased interest in their appearance and may even purchase new clothing, there is a notable decline in their desire for intimacy and money is spent for unexplained items.  It’s time for the faithful spouse to start a private investigation.

Criminal record

Many people do everything in their power to hide their criminal record, especially when they want to marry someone or want to be hired for a job.  It is becoming more and more important for people to find out who a person really is before they begin a relationship with them or hire them for a job.  Knowing ahead of time what will have to be faced can be a big help in a relationship.

Involvement in things they shouldn’t be involved in

It has become quite common for individuals to be involved in things they shouldn’t be involved in.  Things like drugs and thievery are two things people seldom admit.  A sudden unwillingness to talk and the desire to be by themselves are often telltale signs that something is wrong.  It’s time for secrets to be discovered by using private investigation tools.