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.

Genealogy research tools

Genealogy Research

What is Genealogy? Genealogy is the study and tracing of family history, or family pedigrees, and is often referred to as building a family tree. Genealogy is also referred...
state resources

State Information

List of Helpful State Information This article provides a list of helpful state resources, data, and information for private investigators. The state resources a list of state abbreviations and...
How to Report a Crime

How to Report a Crime

This article explains how to report a crime to law enforcement or other government agency. It covers everything from reporting a crime in your local neighborhood, to informing the authorities of criminal...
Background Check

Background Check Databases and Services for Investigators

This article provides an overview of background checks and investigations and the companies that provide products and services. In addition, we'll cover the different types of checks that are available and what's...
Private investigator services

List of Services that Private Investigators Provide

Private investigator services vary widely based on a client's needs. Some private investigators specialize in a single area, or a few areas, while others provide a full breadth of services.  Most private...
List of banks

List of Banks and Bank Holding Companies

Following is a list of banks and bank holding companies. The banks are listed in alphabetical order, rather than by asset size, deposits, etc. Banks assets and deposits fluctuate constantly, so it...
Government resources

Government Investigation Books

Learn about Conspiracy Theories and Cover-ups in these Government Investigation Books This article provides an overview of some of the most popular government investigation books. The books cover the most...
Miranda warning

Miranda Warning Used by Police Officers During a Legal Arrest

What is the Miranda Warning? In the United States, the Miranda warning is a police warning that is given to criminal suspects as they are taken into police custody...
Private Investigator Jobs

Private Investigator Jobs and Salary Information

This article provides an overview of private investigator jobs and investigation-related positions. In addition, it includes information on average salaries as well as advice on how to find a job.
Glossary of Investigation Terms

Glossary of Investigation Terms and Definitions

This glossary of investigation terms is intended to help private investigators, police officers and everyday citizens understand the meaning of various terms used in investigation work. During the course of...