by Kelly E. Riddle, Kelmar Global Getting a written confession in a civil case seems like a good idea, until it isn’t. Those of us with law enforcement backgrounds were taught the standard processes of investigations that included getting...
by Kelly E. Riddle, Kelmar Global Thelma was 89, but in good health despite her Alzheimer’s disease and a bad hip that made walking difficult. When she was transferred from her nursing home to the hospital emergency room, she passed away...
by Carlos R. Salazar, MSCJ, CFE Why do bad actors win? Let us save the suspense and get straight to the answer of the question.The Big Reveal UpfrontBad actors win because they are more committed and prepared to perpetrate the bad act than the...
by Isaac Peck, Publisher The history of private investigation as a discipline is so vast and varied that even a rudimentary summary in a trade publication like Working PI risks being superficial. Still, what follows is an attempt to trace some of...
by Richard J Stride, PsyD, LPC, LMHC Some cases stay with you—not because of the headlines, but because of the silence. The unanswered questions. The moments that unravel slowly, long after the courtroom grows quiet. This is the story of one of...
by Duaine Labno, Senior Director of Risk & Threat Intelligence at CROSStrax The private investigative industry has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades, driven largely by advancements in technology. My career began in law...
by Isaac Peck, Senior Broker at OREP.org Private investigators are no strangers to hiring other professionals, including other investigators, so they can better meet their clients’ needs. Whether you are in a larger firm with a dozen full-time...
by Misty Gillis, Genetic Genealogist at BirthParentFinder.com and Jay Rosenzweig, Founder/CEO of BirthParentFinder.com A significant concern for many potential clients revolves around the privacy implications of submitting their DNA to testing...
by Michael R. Depew, Accident Reconstructionist Whether you have been an investigator for twenty years or you are just starting out, there’s a good chance that you will encounter a car accident investigation. It might even be a friend or...
by Deborah Stonebarger, Analytic Investigations Investigators: If there is DNA evidence or firearm evidence in your case, make sure your clients and attorneys hire an expert to review the data and results. Do not assume that the reported...
