Government Agencies Responsible for Terrorism Investigations
This article overviews terrorism and the United States Government Agencies responsible for investigating terrorism.
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.
Divorce and Marriage Infidelity Investigations
This article provides an overview of divorce investigation and infidelity investigation terminology, reports, resources, and forms. What is a divorce? A divorce is officially defined as the dissolution of a marriage contracted between a man and a woman by the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or by an … Read more
List of Area Codes by State, by Number, and Search Tools
This article overviews area codes and lists them by state. It also contains a list by number and a list of search tools. Use this information in the investigation process when you need to know a code for a particular area.
Police Eleven Codes
In addition to police ten codes, some law enforcement officers, police departments, and security forces create alternative coding systems to make their particular radio communication unique and private. While most agencies use ten codes, some departments use police 11 codes to facilitate radio communication among officers and dispatchers. As with any coding system, … Read more
Dumpster Diving for Investigations
An overview of dumpster diving, a technique used by private investigators and law enforcement to find information useful to a case by sifting through their discarded trash.
An Introduction to the Deep Web and Dark Web
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. … Read more
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) of the FBI
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 … Read more
Federal Regulatory Agencies of the United States Government
What are Federal Regulatory Agencies? Federal regulatory agencies are the agency or government department 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 level. The United … Read more
Assault and Battery: An Overview for Detectives
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 … Read more
Facebook Search Tools and Resources
This article provides an overview of various Facebook Search Tools that can be used to investigate 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 … Read more