The private investigator functions in an operational environment free from the many restrictions that hamper the criminal justice system. They have essentially no jurisdictional boundaries, though subject to privacy restrictions they operate without the sometimes oppressive limitations that bind law enforcement. Authority to investigate civil law situations is severely restricted for law enforcement. Yet the PI can investigate both civil and criminal matters. What they lack is enforcement power.
Jurisdictional Boundaries of Private Investigators
Jurisdictional boundaries are a major hurdle restricting state and local authorities to their own neighborhoods. But the PI can cross boundaries and this allows the investigator to pursue a single inquiry and operate temporarily across jurisdictional borders. A PI can serve court documents and summons but cannot enforce a warrant. Some PI functions include recovery of asset operations or more succinctly they are repo operators.
Online Private Investigation Services
With the coming of the internet, many state records are available online. Some states restrict certain information, but essentially all that the web crawler bots can find on an individual is available to the PI. A search of social sites can reveal fodder to fuel an investigation. People are remarkably open on social media, even admitting to criminal or civil malfeasance.
PI Specialists
Though some PIs may specialize, most are more a multi-tool and perform a variety of services. They can serve legal documents, a summons or act to locate potential witnesses and locate possible suspects. They investigate missing persons beyond what most law enforcement can commit the resources, and cross borders to persecute their investigations. They have no 24 hour waiting period on adult missing person and can pursue a runaway. Many PIs are former law enforcement investigators and have the experience and expertise to conduct investigations. A PI collects evidence, usually photographic or video, plus testimonies and statements.
Bounty Hunter Jobs
Bail bond enforcement, i.e. bounty hunters, is a specialized investigative function allowing pursuit of an individual interstate. Whether the person of interest is a bail jumper or deadbeat parents, runaways and missing adults the PI can track an individual.
Background Checks
Background checks, either governmental or corporate background checks are in high demand. Pre-employment checks are becoming more common. Due diligence in hiring a person who may have a criminal or violent backgrounds are of interest to the company as they are responsible for the person’s action. PI conducted investigations contribute to the information used to determine if a person is eligible for a security clearance, and any information will be of use for those officials to conduct the actual investigation of security clearance applicants.
Corporate Investigations
Private investigators are particularly suited to corporate (corporate refers to any business organization, corporation, partnerships, LLC etc.) security, fraud or intellectual property theft. For retail operations it is estimated that shrinkage due to employee theft sometimes exceeds shoplifting losses. The PI can manage employee theft. Fraud committed by an employee either against the business or exterior the business operations cannot be tolerated because of company liability. Embezzlement by administrative or executive personnel is another problem that can be addressed by a private investigator.
Overseas Investigations
Overseas investigation can be a bureaucratic nightmare easily negotiated by an experienced private investigator. Many who perform these type of investigations have language skills and contacts allowing nearly unfettered pursuit of an investigation.
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