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Mar 6, 2010
Beware of Unlicensed & Unqualified Private Investigators
" A good investigator can sometimes be the difference between a prosperous and a dismal outcome."
- Jeffrey Starnes of expertlaw.com
When you find yourself in need of a private investigator, be very careful as you approach the individual or agency who claims that they are a specialist in the field of investigation. There are many, many crackpots out there that are calling themselves "private investigators" and are grossly mishandling cases.
HIRE A LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
A private investigator license is required in most US states, although there are no specific formal education requirements in most of the states. With this said, make sure the individual or agency is licensed by the state in which business will be conducted, if in a state that requires a license for private investigators.
In Florida, a very good resource for this is the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators - http://www.fali.com/. In most states, there is an equivalent of this kind of licensing association for private investigators. We recommend a google search as a beginning step in finding out about licensure of an investigator in your state.
Following the importance of licensure of a private investigator is the educational background of the private investigator. As the hiring party, you have the right to inquire about the investigator's education.
Questions that you should consider asking an investigator that you are considering to hire:
1. Do you have a college degree? If so, what was your major?
The answer to the first question should be a firm YES. Be very suspicious of the potential investigator who did not receive a college degree. You will be sharing very confidential and personal information with this person - why hire a college drop-out or someone who only finished high school, at best. You are entitled to the best professional you can get. Be particular about who you hire - make an educated investigator a priority. A major of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Psychology and Pre-Law are all significantly acceptable degrees for any private investigator.
2. Do you attend Continuing Education classes when offered?
The answer should be YES.
3. Where were you an Investigator Intern and when was that?
You should get a definite answer to this question, in states which have licensure requirements for private investigators. For example, in the State of Florida, every licensed Private Investigator was, at one time, an Intern for a licensed agency. Find out the name of the agency for which the investigator interned. Call this agency for a referral.
4. Where is your physical headquarters for your business?
Be very careful when hiring an investigator from an online search. Most of the investigative firms that show up on search engines are not going to have their physical headquarters in the city or state that you are in. There are many individuals out there that call themselves 'private investigators' but are not licensed and are working out of their cars - even some dorms. Take caution: Click on the "About Us" link and view the investigators' bios and contact information. Take note of their physical location of expertise. If it is not specified on their website and you are interested in learning more information about this private investigator - call the number given. In your initial conversation with the investigator, go with your instinct when listening to this individual. Does he/she sound professional? Were your questions answered fully and openly? Do you feel confident in sharing personal information with this individual?
These are basic questions to ask an investigator you are considering to hire. Remember, a fancy website and a local phone number are not good reasons to consider hiring a private investigator. Learn as much as you can about the investigator, get a referral from a credible source, do your homework before presenting your case and hiring a private investigator.
There are many legitimate, highly professional, educated and experinced private investigators in this country. Make sure you hire one of these and not one that is questionable.
Investigators, Inc. - 55 years of investigative excellence. Setting the highest standards in the investigative industry today.
Ed DuBois, Jr. (1911-1968) - Founder
Ed DuBois, III - President since 1968
Ed DuBois, IV - Vice President
http://www.investigators-inc.com/
305.892.0925 office line
954.296.2417 direct line
eld4@investigators-inc.com
- Jeffrey Starnes of expertlaw.com
When you find yourself in need of a private investigator, be very careful as you approach the individual or agency who claims that they are a specialist in the field of investigation. There are many, many crackpots out there that are calling themselves "private investigators" and are grossly mishandling cases.
HIRE A LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
A private investigator license is required in most US states, although there are no specific formal education requirements in most of the states. With this said, make sure the individual or agency is licensed by the state in which business will be conducted, if in a state that requires a license for private investigators.
In Florida, a very good resource for this is the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators - http://www.fali.com/. In most states, there is an equivalent of this kind of licensing association for private investigators. We recommend a google search as a beginning step in finding out about licensure of an investigator in your state.
Following the importance of licensure of a private investigator is the educational background of the private investigator. As the hiring party, you have the right to inquire about the investigator's education.
Questions that you should consider asking an investigator that you are considering to hire:
1. Do you have a college degree? If so, what was your major?
The answer to the first question should be a firm YES. Be very suspicious of the potential investigator who did not receive a college degree. You will be sharing very confidential and personal information with this person - why hire a college drop-out or someone who only finished high school, at best. You are entitled to the best professional you can get. Be particular about who you hire - make an educated investigator a priority. A major of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Psychology and Pre-Law are all significantly acceptable degrees for any private investigator.
2. Do you attend Continuing Education classes when offered?
The answer should be YES.
3. Where were you an Investigator Intern and when was that?
You should get a definite answer to this question, in states which have licensure requirements for private investigators. For example, in the State of Florida, every licensed Private Investigator was, at one time, an Intern for a licensed agency. Find out the name of the agency for which the investigator interned. Call this agency for a referral.
4. Where is your physical headquarters for your business?
Be very careful when hiring an investigator from an online search. Most of the investigative firms that show up on search engines are not going to have their physical headquarters in the city or state that you are in. There are many individuals out there that call themselves 'private investigators' but are not licensed and are working out of their cars - even some dorms. Take caution: Click on the "About Us" link and view the investigators' bios and contact information. Take note of their physical location of expertise. If it is not specified on their website and you are interested in learning more information about this private investigator - call the number given. In your initial conversation with the investigator, go with your instinct when listening to this individual. Does he/she sound professional? Were your questions answered fully and openly? Do you feel confident in sharing personal information with this individual?
These are basic questions to ask an investigator you are considering to hire. Remember, a fancy website and a local phone number are not good reasons to consider hiring a private investigator. Learn as much as you can about the investigator, get a referral from a credible source, do your homework before presenting your case and hiring a private investigator.
There are many legitimate, highly professional, educated and experinced private investigators in this country. Make sure you hire one of these and not one that is questionable.
Investigators, Inc. - 55 years of investigative excellence. Setting the highest standards in the investigative industry today.
Ed DuBois, Jr. (1911-1968) - Founder
Ed DuBois, III - President since 1968
Ed DuBois, IV - Vice President
http://www.investigators-inc.com/
305.892.0925 office line
954.296.2417 direct line
eld4@investigators-inc.com
Mar 3, 2010
Mar 1, 2010
PRESS RELEASE - Celebrating 55 Years as Florida's Oldest Investigative Firm
Click here for our latest press release:Investigator's, Inc. - March 2010 Press Release #1
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