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Private Investigator and Police Officer Resources

The Private Investigator and Police Officer Resources category contains an extensive collection of research tools, how-to articles and reference information. The content is geared specifically toward those who work in the investigation industry. Whether you’re a police detective, a private investigator, or crime scene investigator, you’ll find something of interest.

In this section, we provide an overview of the online services and databases that investigators use to uncover data and information about people. The information is used to compile background checks and employment verification.

TruthFinder online public records search

TruthFinder People Search

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About TruthFinder People Search TruthFinder is a public records research service that uses algorithms and machine learning to search data sources and compile reports. For example, data sources include federal, state, and county database records....
Intelius Public Records Search

Intelius Public Records Search

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An Overview of Intelius Public Records Search Tool The Intelius Public Records search engine provides information about people, their histories, and their connections to other people, places, and organizations. Intelius has a robust and proprietary technology...
Open Source Intelligence OSINT

Open Source Intelligence Tools (OSINT)

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What is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)? Open Source Intelligence, often abbreviated as OSINT, is data and information collected legally from open and publicly available resources. Obtaining the information doesn't require any clandestine effort, and it...
How to get a police report

How to Get a Police Report

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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,...
Find Someone Who is in Prison

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

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Starting Your Search If you need to find someone in prison, knowing in what type of facility they are incarcerated is essential. A prison, also known as a penitentiary or correctional facility, is where individuals...

Fraud Investigations: Investigating Scams, Schemes, and Deception

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In 2020, consumers lost an estimated $5.8 billion to online fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This article provides an overview of fraud investigations related to various frauds, scams, and schemes used...
private investigator research tools

Private Investigator Research Tools

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We compiled this list of private investigator research tools specifically for private investigators. However, the resources are helpful for police officers, crime scene investigators, forensic experts, and others who work in or with the...
BeenVerified background check

BeenVerified Background and Public Records Search

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This article reviews BeenVerified, the online people search, background search, and public records research service. In this review, I'll provide a high-level overview of the company, the features, and benefits of its public records...
Background check

Background Check Databases and Services for Investigators

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This article provides an overview of background checks, investigations, and the companies providing products and services. In addition, we'll cover the different types of checks that are available and what's in a typical report. A...

Criminal Records Database Search

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What is a Criminal Record? A criminal record is an official account of a person's criminal history. A criminal records database search is most often used by potential employers, lenders, etc., to assess the worthiness of...