Private investigators do not have access to NCIC records. The NCIC (National Criminal Information Center) is a computerized index of criminal justice information, such as criminal record history information and lists of fugitives, stolen properties, and missing persons, that is available exclusively to law enforcement agencies and related criminal justice organizations. The data contained in […]
David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox came through in the clutch again on Sunday night, hitting a game-tying grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning on the Red Sox’s way to winning game two of the American League Championship. This only added to the Ortiz legend of coming through in the clutch, […]
The short answer is “no” — private investigators do not have police powers and, in most cases, private investigators do not have any more power than the average citizen. There are, however, some investigators who like to flash their old badges or flash a concealed handgun, but leaving anyone with the mistaken impression that you […]
What is the difference between a private investigator and a private detective? The terms “private investigator” and “private detective” are often used interchangeably. In fact, there is absolutely no difference between a private investigator and a private detective. Some state licensing organizations, such as those in Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, refer to the term “private detective” or “private […]
Like most investigative firms, we often hire other investigative firms around the country and around the world to obtain information, so we are in a unique position to answer questions relating to how to find a private investigator. Below is a step-by-step process that we go through to find a private investigator. Keep in mind […]
This is case study in how an asset search assisted in negotiating a favorable settlement for our client. T.J. came to us last year with a problem. A few years prior, he had lent his brother-in-law $300,000 to invest in the booming real estate business. The brother-in-law built high-end custom homes in North Carolina, but […]
Long before I became interested in the world of private investigations, I was a sports nut. When I finally realized that I didn’t have the athletic prowess to become a professional athlete, I focused on becoming the general manager of the New York Mets. When that turned out to be a bit of a pipe […]
I’m a bit late to the after-party, but the 24th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference wrapped up on June 28. I was honored to be one of the presenters on utilizing open sources and public records in the U.S. The truth is, I learned a lot more than four things from the 24th ACFE conference. […]
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