So… you want to be an investigator?
Investigation is not rocket science. Nor is it something that’s easy to do; good investigators spend years – even decades – honing their craft and learning new skills. Keeping up with the technology, taking on new and varied assignments, trying new things. All account for…
When do I know I need an Investigator?
Quite often in business, you come across a situation where you suspect some type of wrongdoing; fraud or misappropriation, dodgy dealings, information/intelligence leaks to competitors, even just plain theft by an employee or someone else. Sometimes it’s because the figures aren’t adding up. Sales might…
What’s the most important trait for an investigator?
As private investigation specialists we often get asked – particularly by trainees – what the most important skill is an investigator should possess. What should I focus on most? What should I do more research on or practice? Can I get a PI badge? No,…
Five things we can’t (and won’t) do as a professional investigator
Private investigators are often a key character in movies, TV and fiction novels. We all know them; from Sherlock Holmes, Charlie’s Angels, Matlock and Colombo, to modern day fictional legends like Mike Ermantraut (Breaking Bad) and Magnum PI. All of them seem to find themselves…