In a world where the value of information has skyrocketed, the role of private detectives has also become increasingly important. Private detectives offer value by using their investigative skills to acquire information that may be otherwise difficult for the average person to get. Are you in desperate need to acquire some hard to come by information that might be of great value to you? In that case, you want to find a private detective.

You’re probably aware that private detectives handle cases such as background checks, fraud investigations, infidelity investigations, video surveillance, to name a few. However, are you aware of other responsibilities they may also handle?

We’ve taken the liberty to compile a list of what our private detectives do to satisfy your needs.

Research Information

It’s impossible to acquire new information without conducting any research. Private investigators find information that you can’t easily acquire, then build on this with further research. They do this by collecting evidence, conducting online research, and searching through records such as public records, legal records, and financial records. We all understand how dangerous incorrect information can be. So a private investigator will take great measures to verify the accuracy and sources of this information.

Conducting Interviews

Not every piece of information can be found on the internet and in records. Any private investigator worth their salt will tell you that conducting interviews is an excellent source of information because it offers first-hand information, which is often not tainted and unbiased. When an investigation starts, one of the first missions is tracking down anyone involved in the investigations. We then conduct interviews, gather the information, and write a report.

Collaborating with Law Enforcement

Sometimes, a PI is hired to conduct investigations into cases concurrently being handled by law enforcement officers, such as missing persons and fraud investigations. In such situations, they work closely with law enforcement officers by assisting the investigation, sharing relevant information, and interviewing people involved in the case.

Performing Surveillance

An essential part of collecting information is conducting surveillance. For example, in investigations involving infidelity, they often use surveillance to gather information. A private investigator discretely follows persons of interest or crime suspects and records their whereabouts and activities. Afterwards, this information is usually presented to the client.

Meeting with Clients to Present Investigation Findings

Conducting regular meetings with clients is an important part of a private detective’s job. During such meetings, they provide the clients with regular updates on how the investigations are going. The PI also takes this opportunity to determine if the client has acquired any new information that might help the investigations. Developing a close working relationship with our clients is important because it may help put the client’s mind at ease and speeds up the investigation process.

Conducting Undercover Investigations

You may have seen PIs in popular shows like Veronica Mars and Magnum PI going undercover. Private detectives also regularly do this to gather the information that otherwise wouldn’t be offered to them if they announced that they are private detectives. Depending on the scope of the investigations, PIs can assume various roles that can help gather the necessary information by establishing trust and avoiding resistance from the informant.

Providing Testimony or Investigation Results as Evidence in a Court of Law

Some cases handled by PIs end up in a court of law. As a result, the information collected can be used by clients as evidence to support their cases. Therefore, it’s a private investigator’s responsibility to organize this information in the best way to be presented in court. PIs are also responsible for transcribing the interviews we conducted.

There are also cases where a private detective may be called upon as a witness to provide testimony regarding a particular case. In such cases, a private investigator will be regarded by the court as an expert witness who often leads to a stronger case for the client.

Conducting Background Checks

The importance of background checks is increasing since people want to reduce the risk of being involved with unsavory individuals. While you could conduct a background check of a person of interest online, there is a possibility you won’t find everything.

This is where our private detectives come in. They can conduct a thorough investigation by investigating their character and past activities. The background checks are more in-depth since a PI conducts interviews with people who have interacted with the person of interest in the past.

As you can see, a private investigator does a lot more than just the common themes portrayed in many movies. Primarily, it is their job to ensure you get good valued information. However, they also have multiple hats to ensure the investigation yields the best results.