Exclusive: What Does A Private Investigator Do?
October 27, 2016 | Fraud
A Private Investigator, sometimes known as a “Private Detective” is an individual who can be contracted by a firm or private clients to undertake a variety of investigations.
A Private Investigator is required to meet certain licensing requirements before they can start practicing as one. Different countries have varying requirements, and in New Zealand all PI's must be licensed by the Ministry of Justice.
There are also requirements before becoming licensed in terms of education, training, and experience. A good private investigator should possess strong observation skills, be sharp and have an analytical mind in order to make good judgments and gather the facts.
There are several roles that Private Investigators play in our society some of which include; fraud and theft investigations, surveillance, locating missing individuals, detecting assets, trademark violations, and background checks. All these cases require a Private Investigator with the necessary skills and techniques to effectively unearth the truth.
Furthermore, these different cases can be narrowed down to private or domestic issues, business/commercial investigations and legal matters. Whatever your issue - Private Investigators have a variety of niche skills and can effectively handle many situations, though others specialize in certain areas.
Steps involved in finding out facts:
a) Conducting interviews: The Private Investigator will interview offenders and suspects, third party witnesses and supportive witnesses to gather facts about the investigation they are conducting.
b) Gathering of evidence: The Private Investigator will check records such as phone & e-mails, conduct surveillance, and use sophisticated equipment to collect all information of interest to the case.
c) Analyzing collected data: The gathered information will be analysed and reviewed by peers before the Private investigator makes the final conclusion.
d) Case resolution: The Private Investigator concludes by stating the final case to their client.
When it comes to undertaking investigations, Private Investigators use latest methods and advanced forensic equipments to provide answers for their clients. In addition, they work around the clock to secure their clients from risks to their businesses, assets, property and data. This why you should choose a Private Investigator who is experienced and possesses specialist skills in offering accurate results to a wide range of clients.
The facts gathered in the field of investigation should always be kept confidential and only released upon the client’s request.
The job of a private investigator is varied and requires one to be vigilant and analytical. Most of Private Investigators are ex-police officers, or have attained relevant tertiary education.
If you want to solve fraud and theft, cyber crime, or infidelity then contact New Zealand's leading Private Investigators.
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