The Modern PI’s Toolkit: A Guide to Surveillance Gear and Legal Lines

Surveillance equipment

Modern private investigators rely on more than just intuition. This guide explores the essential spy gear for PIs, from 2025’s top GPS trackers and covert cameras to digital forensic software. We also detail the critical legal lines—on privacy, trespassing, and recording—that define a true professional.

Private Investigator Badges: Laws, Risks, and Best Practices

Private investigator badge

Private investigator badges can be a professional asset or a legal liability. While not required by law, many investigators carry them. This article explores state regulations, the serious risks of police impersonation, and best practices for proper identification. Learn how to carry credentials safely and legally.

Bulletproof Vests, Shirts, Backpacks and other Protective Gear

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What are bulletproof vests? Bulletproof vests are like sleeveless shirts worn on the body’s upper portion (torso). The protective bulletproof vests serve as personal armor that helps absorb the impact of bullets, projectiles, and shrapnel from explosions. The ultimate purpose is to protect your vital organs. How are Bulletproof Vests … Read more

Faraday Bag – How to keep others from tracking your mobile phone

Faraday bag

As a private investigator, you know how easy it is to track someone’s location. For instance, placing a GPS tracking device on someone’s vehicle (in states where it is legal). Tracking software will then be used to monitor the movements of that vehicle. Similarly, investigators can use mobile spy software … Read more

Wiretapping Consent States: Guidelines for Intercepting Communications

What is Wiretapping? This article provides an overview of wiretapping, including a review of the Wiretap Act and a list of one-party and two-party consent states. Wiretapping, also known as telephone tapping, is the monitoring of telephone and Internet conversations by a third party, often covertly. Wiretapping received its name because … Read more

Tile Item Tracker: Bluetooth Tracking Device

Tile Item Tracker

The small Bluetooth tracking device is one cool gadget that has emerged recently. The most popular such item is the Tile item tracker. The device can be attached to almost anything and tracked via a free app on a smartphone or tablet. The primary purpose is to help you locate … Read more

How to Register a Drone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

How to register a drone

The article outlines the steps to register a drone with the FAA, emphasizing the importance of compliance for recreational and commercial use. It details eligibility requirements, registration fees, and the online process for submission. Proper registration helps ensure safety and legal operation in U.S. airspace.

Digital Camcorders and Video Cameras for Surveillance

What is a Digital Camcorder or Video Camera? A digital camcorder (video camera recorder) is an electronic device that combines a video camera and a video recorder into one unit. All tape-based camcorders use removable media in the form of video cassettes. Camcorders that do not use magnetic tape are often … 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 … Read more