INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

Yes. A licensed PI can gather admissible evidence, including video, photos, and social media findings, while operating discreetly so the subject isn’t alerted. This evidence can hold up in court if your situation leads to legal proceedings.

PI background checks go well beyond standard online searches. They examine reputation, relevant history, financial concerns, prior litigation, bankruptcy, regulatory issues, and potential conflicts of interest. This makes them useful for hiring decisions, partnerships, or vetting someone in your personal life.

No. Licensed PIs operate within strict legal boundaries. They cannot wiretap, record private conversations without consent, impersonate others, trespass, or harass. Hiring a licensed investigator ensures evidence is gathered legally and remains admissible in court.

A licensed PI has access to databases, surveillance techniques, and investigative resources the public doesn’t, and they know how to gather evidence legally. DIY attempts often alert the subject, violate privacy laws, or produce evidence that can’t be used in court, which can hurt your case rather than help it.

Investigators use specialized databases and skip tracing techniques that most law firms don’t have direct access to. This makes them effective at locating witnesses, heirs, defendants, or anyone who needs to be served or questioned as part of a case.

Yes. Asset investigations are commonly used in alimony, divorce, business disputes, and judgment enforcement cases. Investigators can help uncover hard assets like cars, boats, airplanes, and property, all while staying compliant with laws such as the GLBA.

Digital forensics is used in cases involving suspected infidelity, cybercrime, compromised devices, fraud, or proving innocence or guilt. Professional investigators use industry-grade extraction tools comparable to Axiom and Cellebrite, which are far more reliable than the low-cost or DIY options found online.

Investigators analyze evidence to recreate the scene of a car accident, homicide, or other incident. Small details like debris, weather conditions, blood samples, or ejected objects can reveal what actually happened, often uncovering facts that change the direction of a case.

No. PIs cannot make arrests or enforce the law. They work alongside police by gathering information and evidence, but apprehending suspects and exercising legal authority remains the role of law enforcement.

PIs assist by dedicating focused time and resources to individual cases, which overwhelmed police departments often can’t. They conduct surveillance, interview witnesses, track leads, and contribute specialized expertise in areas like digital forensics, financial tracing, and undercover work.

PIs use drones for aerial surveillance, GPS trackers to monitor movement, and covert surveillance techniques to gather evidence discreetly. They also tap into public records and private databases that provide detailed background, financial, and contact information often unavailable through standard searches.

PIs frequently contribute to missing persons cases, fraud investigations, and corporate espionage matters. Their ability to work independently, trace financial activity, and operate discreetly makes them particularly effective in cases that require persistent, detailed legwork.

No. PIs are hired by you and your case stays confidential. They aren’t legally obligated to report their findings or share information with police unless specific state laws require it, which means the details of your investigation remain protected throughout the process.

A PI can independently collect photos, videos, audio, and witness statements that support the accused person’s side of the story. They can also serve as expert witnesses at trial if needed, giving the accused added resources and a stronger position than relying on the prosecution’s version of events alone.

Police departments juggle many cases at once and operate within strict budgets and procedural rules. A PI works exclusively on your case, with more flexibility to spend time on interviews, public records, and surveillance. This dedicated focus often uncovers details that overstretched law enforcement may not have the bandwidth to pursue.