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...