by Griffin Glynn, My OSINT Training Two years ago, I received an email to my business that landed directly in my spam folder, as it should have. It was a scam so old it has become cliché in much of the world. The overseas millionaire, perhaps a...
by Tony Jones, Senior Editor Some of the biggest court cases in American history have been pursued under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act. Federal prosecutors have gone after the Hells Angels, John Gotti, Bernie Madoff...
by Tony Jones, Senior Editor Bob Washington wasn’t sworn in as the new president of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) until Oct. 5, but he’s already making his mark. Anxious to help the 53-year-old trade association...
by Deborah Stonebarger, Analytic Investigations The topic of firearms, particularly as it relates to criminal casework, is one private investigators are likely to encounter frequently. In this article, we’ll discuss relevant firearms-related...
by John Gaspar and Anthony Luizzo The object of conducting an interrogation is to collect accurate information via a structured and systematic process and venue. To be successful, it’s crucial to understand that interrogations and interviews...
by Mike LaCorte, President of The Association of British Investigators This is major industry news in the UK and I wanted to share this with the professional community.I am delighted to announce that the UK data protection supervisory authority, the...
by Kendra Budd, Editor Private investigators often become specialists within the profession. Some may focus on cheating accusations or pre-employment background checks, while others take a particular interest in finding missing persons, financial...
by Debra Allen, 808 Investigations Those who traverse the path of a self-employed private investigator can encounter a unique set of challenges and rewards. Among the chief hurdles can be job burnout. As someone who is approaching 20 years in...
by Tony Jones, Senior Editor There are many paths for private investigators (PIs) to take. While some are generalists, many choose to develop specific specializations.Often, PIs build their businesses around a few particular areas of expertise, such...
by Kelly E. Riddle, Kelmar Global Is there a difference between a pre-employment background check and an investigative background check? While the short answer is a significant “yes,” it’s important for private investigators to...
