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Preservation Letters
A version of Private Investigator Steven Mason’s article first appeared in Pursuit Magazine. Disclaimer: The author is not an attorney, and the information contained within this article should not be construed as legal advice. The goal of all private investigations is to locate and collect information and evidence. For private investigators who work on […]
Google Search Like a Private Investigator
Without question, one could argue that Google is a private investigator’s No. 1 resource when beginning an investigation. It’s no secret that Google is the go-to source for information about people, businesses and locations. According to Reliablesoft.net, as of 2020 Google’s market share remains between 70% and 91%, making it far and away the dominant […]
5 Lessons Lawyers Taught Me
“If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” -Sir Isaac Newton For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with attorneys investigating some of the most high-profile civil and criminal cases in the country. Along the way, I have found these men and woman – […]
Police Body Cameras And Historical Scene Canvassing
“History is a Greek word which means, literally, just investigation.” Arnold Toynbee As private investigators, oftentimes we begin our investigation long after the incident in question. Some investigations commence days after, others years. What’s common among all investigations is that we begin our task by understanding what took place by identifying people, places, and evidence. […]
Innocence Project Investigations
“Indigence is frequently associated with injustice and the quality of justice suffers as a result.” Arizona Justice Project Imagine waking up in a prison cell day in and day out, decade after decade, for a crime you didn’t commit. You’ve lost your career, your sense of self-worth, and perhaps even your family. Do […]
The Price Myth
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” -Warren Buffet When shopping for a private investigator, the first question most people ask is, “What’s your hourly rate?” It’s a reasonable question, but the average person doesn’t understand how much the quality of service – not to mention knowledge and experience – can […]
Why Neighborhood Canvasses Are Critical
“In the grace of truth, re-examine all that you have been told.” Lailah Gifty Akita Private investigators and attorneys often begin their investigation of an incident many months – or even years – after a case has been brought forth. As a result, many believe that investigations are limited to information contained within the […]
Investigative Timelines
“In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared minds.” Louis Pasteur Investigative case review and analysis are the heart and soul of a criminal defense investigation. Any seasoned private investigator worth his or her salt knows this – and, further, that the case review is where holes in the opposition’s investigation are discovered, […]