In the “Breaking Bad” series, Walter White (the main character, turned antagonist) out-smarted his brother-in-law Hank Schrader (a DEA officer) by attaching a bug in his own office. Because of this Walter White got a chance to listen to the meetings and plans of the DEA. Meanwhile, crimes in Pittsburgh even though lessened in a [...]
Establishing an appropriate collection of security countermeasures in an organization or even at your own residence should result in high-level blocking power against existing threats. There are hundreds of millions of surveillance cameras installed globally as governments and companies around the world invest more in security networks every year. Increasing the implementation of security cameras [...]
A private detective is a professional who investigates crimes and gathers evidence for the court system. Their job is to solve mysteries that have been left unsolved by law enforcement agencies, but their skills can be used in many other ways outside of investigating crime. Private investigators are knowledgeable about all sorts of fields such [...]
Divorce cases can be messy. One of the most delicate parts is figuring out what's going on with your spouse when they're not around. Private investigators are often called in to help, and there are a few things they can do to help you make sense of everything that's happening for you. It is important [...]
A private investigator is a person who investigates on behalf of a client, usually for legal purposes. They are hired to gather evidence in the form of photos and video footage, interview witnesses, and more. In movies, private investigators are often portrayed as someone who can do almost anything or bend the law when necessary. [...]
It is important to do due diligence at a corporate level. Employees can sometimes have access to confidential information such as banking information and personal assets. Even if you are interested in hiring someone who has the experience in the areas that you need (perhaps they have handled confidential information in the past) a solid [...]
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the basic building block of life. It exists in hair, tissue, blood, and bodily fluids. DNA is unique to an individual, meaning even the smallest sliver of a fingernail could help create an individual profile. The chances of two people having the same DNA is about one in a billion. That [...]
During the current anti-law enforcement climate there have been calls to de-fund law enforcement. One of the main issues by some political entities of the country, has been to continuously criticize the militarization of law enforcement. This includes some individuals within the law enforcement community who believe militarization is not necessary for effective law enforcement. [...]
The recent events occurring in Minneapolis, MN has set back law enforcement for many years to come. As a former law enforcement professional with local, state, and federal experience I watched in disgust at the murder of George Floyd. It is my humble opinion this type of criminal behavior fits the charge of first-degree murder. [...]
Private Investigators can be an asset to the Human Resource Department in several ways. For instance, the P.I. can conduct background investigations as opposed to going to an online service to see if a potential employee has any issues. If you are attempting to find lousy behavior causing potential problems for your company or organization, [...]
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LAW FIRMS. Private Investigators, along with their member associations, have developed a plethora of resources over the years throughout the U.S. and overseas. Former law enforcement have an abundance of resources, both domestic and international, which add up to thousands of professional contacts worldwide. A private investigator can save time [...]
Whether you are a large law firm, solo practitioner, criminal defense, civil litigation, corporate, business, etc., you should consider the use of a private investigator. Private investigators are individuals that can be hired to undertake investigatory law services. The benefit of using one is that any seasoned, private investigator has the resources that can help [...]
Self-defense is considered the right to prevent harm to oneself by using a sufficient level of counteracting force. The right to self-defense has already been established in the U.S. However many states, like Pennsylvania, have also passed Castle Doctrine. The doctrine allows you to use force without having to retreat from imminent danger first. Whereas [...]
Social media investigations have changed the investigative landscape for private investigators. The forensics have been learned through a series of trial and error, utilizing some of the most popular social media platforms in order to gather essential evidence under the laws of collection. Those who work in this department are sometimes referred to as social [...]
Our first blog regarding crime during the holiday season focused on thieves, but it is also important to talk about hackers. Computer fraud happens every day, but especially over the holiday season when more and more people are using the internet to make purchases. One of the techniques used by hackers is sending you an [...]
