Police SWAT Teams Explained: Operations, Tactics, and Controversies

A police SWAT team in action

From its genesis in the 1960s to counter extreme violence, the police SWAT team has evolved into a common, and controversial, tool of modern policing. This deep dive explores the history, tactics, and equipment of these elite units, and examines the data and debates surrounding their use and militarization.

An Investigator’s Guide to BeenVerified: A Deep-Dive Analysis for Professionals

BeenVerified public records search

This review of BeenVerified highlights its role as a public records search service offering people searches, background checks, and reverse lookups via web and mobile apps. Founded in 2007, BeenVerified aims to simplify public data access. Its benefits include convenience, privacy, affordability, and tools for personal safety and information validation.

Cell Phone Trackers and Mobile Phone Spy Software

Mobile phone spy software

What is Mobile Phone Spy Software? Mobile Phone Spy Software is a hybrid software and monitoring service that tracks caller activity on mobile devices, cell phones, tablets, and computers. The software tracks devices owned by the user. Examples include parents who wish to track their child’s activity and employers who want … Read more

How To Get a Private Investigator License

Get a Private Investigator License

This article explains how to get a private investigator license in any state in the United States of America. It includes a general overview of the private investigation profession, a state-by-state listing of licensing authorities, state contact information, and website links. In addition, it includes helpful advice on the application process, how to join an association, where to find training, and much more.

How to Find Someone in a Prison, Jail, or Correctional Facility

Find someone in prison or jail

The easiest way to find someone in prison is to visit the website VINE. VINE lets victims of crime and other citizens access information about offenders. The service is available via the website, a mobile app, and a toll-free number for you to receive inmate status alerts.

How to Get a Police Report: Navigating the Process to Get Arrest Records

How to get a police report

What is a Police Report? People file a police report with law enforcement for various reasons. For example, domestic disputes, traffic accidents, burglaries, home invasions, fraud, theft, stalking, violence, and other reasons. To file a report, citizens usually call 911 or their local police department’s non-emergency line to report the incident. … Read more