What is a Private Investigator?

February 22nd, 2008

Everybody has seen at least one movie or television show involving a private investigator. Usually on these shows or in these movies, the private investigator works in a shady office and spends his (or her) day crouching in the bushes next to some seedy motel hoping for a “money shot.” A real private investigator, however, is much more diverse.

Often private investigators are hired by defence attorneys or insurance companies. While it is true that private investigators can also be hired to look into private matters they can also be hired to work as process servers, tracing delinquent debtors, and work on corporate matters like anti-fraud and anti-piracy cases.

Most areas require private investigators to obtain a professional private investigation license. Some are allowed to carry firearms. Some are ex-police officers, though this is not a requirement. They are known for their keen observation skills and their knowledge of the laws that govern the jurisdiction in which they work.

There are many benefits to hiring a private investigator. They are often viewed as impartial third parties. When you hire an investigator you are hiring someone who will work to find out the truth, regardless of who benefits from it.

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