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.
This article provides an overview of mobile forensics. It covers some of the hardware devices and software tools that law enforcement, government agencies, and private investigators use for analyzing cell phones and tablets. In addition, we’ll provide a brief overview of one of the leading technology solution providers.
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.
Secret Shortcuts for Searching the Web’s Resources According to Internet Live Statistics, Google processes over 40,000 search queries every second on average, translating to over 3.5 billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide. However, most people don’t realize that Google can be used for much more … Read more
Overview Half of all internet users get at least one phishing email per day. That number goes up considerably for those active with email and social media. Phishing emails are designed to get you to provide personal information such as your bank account number, routing number, social security number, birth date, … Read more
What is Adoption? Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents. Adoption results in severing the parental responsibilities and rights of the biological parents and placing those responsibilities and rights onto the adoptive parents. There is generally no … Read more
A collection of helpful legal resources for private investigators. Includes links to bar associations, attorney databases, and information on legal professionals.
The investigation into celebrity comedian Joan Rivers’s unfortunate death led to several medical malpractice allegations. Sources reported that Joan’s daughter, Melissa Rivers, is planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit against her mother’s physician, pending the official investigation results that will reveal the actual cause of death. Joan River’s death is … Read more
This article provides an overview of private investigator jobs and investigation-related positions. It also includes information on average salaries and advice on how to find a job. Private Investigator Jobs Although most private investigators work in the private sector, companies in every industry, large and small, hire them to perform … Read more
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police department, force, or military. Police officers are paid positions and are not appointed or elected to their posts as citizens. However, Police Chiefs and Commissioners may be elected by residents in the local community. Also, the public refers to Police … Read more
When to Hire a Private Investigator This article explains how parents hire a private investigator to help protect their children. If you have children, you probably wonder what this title is about. As kids grow up, parents’ concerns grow as well. They may wonder: Is everything okay at school? Is … Read more