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Our team of private investigators are former federal agents with the FBI, DEA, IRS, or Secret Service.
Individuals who aim to join private investigations or police undercover work with zero experience need to grasp the substantial difficulties they will encounter. Grasp all obstacles which block entry into this profession. Organizations that have been established avoid recruiting and training unskilled job seekers because they already have multiple experienced applicants stretching from ex-law enforcement personnel to those who qualified as investigators.
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Can someone be hired as a private investigator or undercover cop without prior experience? Is there any way to bypass this requirement?Why would you even consider hiring a private investigator with no experience?Is your case not important?“Undercover cop” is a phrase for a law enforcement officer who poses as one of the “bad guys” to … Read more
What is the term for a private investigator who earns money without needing a license?In the following five states, you can work as a PI without a license or statewide regulations:1.) Alaska2.) Idaho3.) Mississippi4.) South Dakota5.) WyomingMany of us who are regulated and licensed PIs find this to be the “wild, wild West.” However, in … Read more
What is the typical timeline for an employer to respond after conducting a basic criminal and employment history search or background check? We have a unique perspective on answering this question. We conduct dozens of background investigations each year using our in-house computer system. We don’t use the Internet; most businesses and companies prefer our … Read more
The Important Knowledge That Should Be Known Through Matrimonial Background Investigations Prior to Your Wedding Vows. An individual needs complete trust during the process of relationships which lead toward marriage. Verification occurs after establishing trust so that individuals avoid making costly mistakes from lack of verification. The practice of matrimonial background investigations serves as a … Read more
What is the reason for detectives and investigators being paid less than police officers?Are you comparing apples to oranges?We estimate that about 5% of the 100,000 PIs in the U.S. make more than police officers. Let’s look at the numbers:POLICE OFFICERS: If you include salary and overtime, a police officer can easily make a high … Read more
What is the process for getting the FBI to investigate a spouse?Given that our agency comprises former FBI, DEA, IRS, and Secret Service agents, we are uniquely qualified to answer this question.Getting a government agency to investigate a spouse, or any subject, for that matter, requires you to provide probable cause that a federal crime … Read more
What are your thoughts on a female private investigator or detective starting her own business without prior experience?There is no question about the need for more females in the private investigative industry. We have been in business for 43 years and have seen many statistics about the number of women in this field. One consistent … Read more
What is the purpose of using a public records search or a criminal records database to obtain information about someone?The purpose is always with the person or client requesting the search. The reasoning behind the search depends on the context and intent of the recipient. Some searches can be done and accomplished on the Internet, … Read more
What is the average cost of hiring a forensic accountant?As a PI, we have dealt with numerous forensic accountants over the past 43 years. It is always wise to ask cost questions upfront before retaining any expert. We will give you our pricing based on our experience in hundreds of cases, many in family law. … Read more
What are the reasons for a private investigator to turn down a case?After 43+ years as a PI and leading one of the top-echelon agencies in the U.S., this might be one of the most complex decisions for a PI. For us, it is easy. We have unlimited casework; if there is any “hint” of … Read more