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 a 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.
What is the Dark Web? The term Dark Web and its synonyms, such as Darknet, Onionland, the Other Internet, and others, have been getting a lot of press these days. Constant reports of data breaches, identity theft, and state-sponsored hacking fill our daily headlines. Although many people have heard the terms, few understand what it means. The purpose of this article … Read more
What is the National Crime Information Center? The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the United States’ central database for tracking crime-related information. Since 1967, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services Division has maintained the National Crime Information Center. It is interlinked with similar systems maintained by each state in the … Read more
What are Federal Regulatory Agencies? Federal regulatory agencies are the agency or government departments that has responsibility for the legislation (acts and regulations) for a given sector of the United States government. The United States Congress forms regulatory agencies, and they exist at both the federal and state levels. The United States President is responsible for appointing … Read more
What is the Department of Justice? The mission of the United States Department of Justice is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law. In addition, the DOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety against both foreign and domestic threats. Also, the DOJ provides leadership in preventing … Read more
Assault and Battery Crimes Assault and battery are two distinct yet related crimes involving physical violence or the threat of violence against another person. This article provides an overview of these crimes, their variations, and what private investigators need to understand. Understanding Assault: A Threat of Violence Definition of Assault Assault is defined as the … Read more
This article provides an overview of various Facebook Search Tools for investigating someone’s account activity. First, I’ll give an overview of how to prepare for your investigation. Then, I’ll cover Facebook’s helpful resources, including links to key company pages, forms, and contact information. Then, I’ll share a list of useful open-source intelligence Tools you can … Read more
In 2022, the United States military comprised approximately 1.4 million active-duty personnel, reflecting a 39% decrease from the peak in 1987. Within this total, about 1.13 million were active-duty military members, and 171,736 were permanently stationed abroad. In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense had 766,731 Selected Reserve members. With so many members spread over … Read more
List of Helpful State Information This article lists helpful state resources, data, and information for private investigators. The resources include a list of state abbreviations, capitals, constitutions, and even state birds. In addition, it describes state constitutions, state and city websites, and even a list of state birds. Private investigators should know how to navigate … Read more
Overview of Government Investigation Books This article overviews some of the most popular government investigation books. The books cover the most famous government-led investigations, conspiracy theories, and cover-ups by government members. Some of the most famous and most talked-about investigations throughout history were conducted by, or on, the United States government. The most famous government-led … Read more
Telephone scams are illegal, deceptive, and highly costly. Getting “slammed” (having your long-distance telephone carrier switched without our permission) is becoming increasingly common. Three out of every five people surveyed by the National Consumers League report that they or someone they know has been a victim of slamming.