by Joseph Mosley, MS, SHRM-CP, J&S Investigative Consultants Investigative interviewing is an art as well as a science. As such, there are many steps to master to achieve an optimal outcome. In this article, we’ll examine the four...
by Kendra Budd, Editor As the long, twisting saga of Trackergate continues, a private investigator in Nevada has continued to push back even as he’s on the precipice of being compelled to reveal the name of his client in court.Beginning with...
by James S. Peet, PhD, CFE Modern marriage, similar to marriage in the past, is often a matter of economics. Gone are the days of dowries or bride prices, but economics still plays a major role in marriage, particularly when it comes to divorce...
by Debra Allen, 808 Investigations In the realm of private investigations, the intricate dance of legal proceedings often introduces a formidable adversary: deal fatigue. As seasoned private investigators, understanding and navigating this...
by Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI, CFDI-Expert and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI, CFDI-SME Criminal defense investigators and attorneys play a crucial role in upholding the principles of justice, ensuring that every accused defendant receives a fair trial. To...
by John Gaspar and Anthony Luizzo The roots of forensic and criminalistics strategies can be traced back centuries, often intertwined with the birth and evolution of watchmen, constables, and private sleuths. Edmond Locard is considered a pivotal...
by Kendra Budd, Editor A former Virginian police officer was accused of triple murder after catfishing a teenager online. However, the officer never had his day in court, as he was later killed in a shootout with police, after fleeing from...
by Isaac Peck, Publisher In today’s day and age, private investigators have a multitude of investigative tools: sophisticated databases, OSINT, surveillance, interviewing witnesses, public records, and the list goes on (and on!). One of the...
by Justin D. Hodson, CPIOur journey at Hodson P.I. went from a solo detective gig to a bustling hub of investigative genius. The story is peppered with lessons, a good chuckle or two, and the kind of savvy insights that only come from detectives who...
by Deborah StonebargerI am a licensed private investigator and a criminalistics expert with 16 years of experience as a criminalist (a forensic scientist) in an accredited crime laboratory—achieving certification in Comprehensive Criminalistics by...