by Bryan L. Williams, PhD You do not have to be a private investigator to know that we are constantly being tracked on the internet.BackgroundNearly all individuals have a digital footprint, the trail of data generated by their online activity. This...
by Isaac Peck, Publisher Most private investigation firms never grow past the founder. Private investigation remains one of the most fragmented professional services industries in the U.S. The overwhelming majority of PIs operate as solo...
by Kathy Wolfe Brown, Urban Spy Cases of elder exploitation rarely present as crimes. They typically present as concerns and uncertainty. As something that does not feel right. A family member notices that a parent has changed; at times, money has...
by Jim Casteel Alabama’s regulatory board may be among the best run boards in the world! That’s a bold claim, but read onward and tell me if you disagree. The Private Investigators in Alabama formed an association like most States have...
by Matthew Spaier, President of Satellite Investigations Over 25 years ago, I started my career in this industry in the city that never sleeps. The mid-90s saw a considerable jump in technological advances that enabled people to operate their...
by Aaron Johnson, CFEI, CVFI When flames ignite more than just buildings—when they injure, displace, or even kill—there’s often more than a charred structure left behind. There’s a case to be built, and private investigators are...
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...
