Evernote for Recording Case Notes

Private Investigation Case Notes Private detectives handle a substantial amount of information on a daily basis. They conduct online research, including Google searches and online query databases, search through court records, record case notes, gather witness statements, and more. As a result, private detectives end up with a great deal of information. Then, they must … Read more

PI DirectLink: Software to Manage Your Agency

PI DirectLink

Many private investigators use case management systems (CMS) or case management software to manage information related to their cases, clients, and employees. Using systems such as PI DirectLink helps private eyes stay organized and operate their business more efficiently. The more modern CMS tools are cloud-based (web-based), so access is available on any device with … Read more

Chase Darkness With Me – Review of the Audiobook

Chase Darkness With Me

How One True Crime Writer Started Solving Murders Whether you’re a private investigator, a citizen detective, or a true crime enthusiast, it is essential to continually learn about your craft. Audiobooks are a great way to use investigative “downtime” and learn more about crime and criminal investigations. The following is an overview of an audiobook … Read more

Simon & Simon TV Show Season Episodes on DVD

Series Overview Simon & Simon is an American private detective television series aired on the CBS television network. The popular series stars Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker.  CBS picked up the Simon & Simon TV Show. After it was picked up, the characters’ home was changed from Florida to San Diego, California. Then, the show’s … Read more

OpenText Encase Forensic Software for Managing Cases

OpenText Encase Forensic

A Comprehensive Forensic Investigation and Analysis Solution OpenText Encase Forensic Investigation Software is a case management software tool developed and distributed by Guidance Software, based in Pasadena, California. Guidance Software’s solutions are used by an impressive 78% of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of agencies worldwide. Created in 1998, OpenText Encase Forensic is considered one of the … Read more

Serve Manager Software for Process Servers

Serve Manager Process Server Software

Process servers are professionals who deliver subpoenas, summons, and other court documents to individuals and/or businesses. Serve Manager is a process server software, specifically designed to support process service businesses through case management. Many private investigators offer process services to their clients. Therefore, Serve Manager is an excellent tool to help you manage this aspect of … Read more

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) TV Series

Overview of the Series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Law & Order: SVU) is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City. The series was created and produced by Dick Wolf. The Law & Order: SVU TV series on NBC premiered on September 20, 1999, as the first spin-off of … Read more

How to Find Hidden Cameras and Electronic Bugs

How to find Hidden Cameras

This article explains how to find hidden cameras and covert video and audio recording devices. Hidden cameras and video recording devices capture photos and video footage of people without their knowledge. This is done for legal and illegal purposes and various reasons. If you want to purchase detection devices, visit the Home Security Superstore. Following … Read more

Facial Recognition Systems

Facial recognition systems

FBI’s Facial Recognition System The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a facial recognition system that searches more than 400 million photos of faces. The system includes images of driver’s licenses, passport photos, visa photos, mugshots, and civil images. The pictures are stored in federal, state, and other databases. The use of the facial recognition … Read more

Evidence Collection Types a PI Should Know

This article provides a brief overview of evidence and the process of evidence collection. In addition, it includes a list of evidence collection books to help you learn more about the subject. What is Evidence Collection? Evidence collection is the process of retrieving items, materials, data, and photographs from a crime scene “as is” without … Read more