The digital age has provided the private investigator with tools that where not even conceived as possible two decades ago. Advanced Private Investigator and Security Of Boca Raton FL will outline just some of them.
Private Investigator Smartphones & Apps
The smartphone has revolutionized our lives. A glut of apps turns the smartphone into a virtual tool box. Photo and video apps, mobile internet, text, voice messaging and email access in the palm of your hand. PDA apps have replaced that dedicated device, map and data are literally at your fingertips. You not only can take a picture or record a video, you can then forward it to a colleague, family member or friends in a matter of seconds. Text messaging is a phenomena that is seriously impacting our society and changing interpersonal relationships and social development in the young. It takes little imagination to understand what an outstanding investigative assistant and tool the smartphone embodies. For some models there are accessories like lenses for photo-video enhanced capacities, power units that not only are portable but extend the battery life of smartphone but other devices like MP3 players, iPads, tablets and notebook computers. With advanced battery cores these devices are only the size of a hand-held radio, but are capable of not only recharging your electronic devices or powering them directly; they can be used to jump start your car.
Private Investigator Photographic & Video Surveillance Evidence
Of primary importance to the private investigator is photo and video evidence. The modern digital camera can perform both photo and video capabilities. Many youtube videos are shot with one of these devices, epitomized by cameras like the Canon EOS series, Nikon and Sony as well as every major camera manufacture offering models with similar capabilities. With the ability to change lenses and the installation of a shotgun mic (careful here, privacy laws may restrict recording of verbal conversations) these are very adaptable tools. Film cameras were limited to the number of frames and were expensive to process. Motion picture capture was a virtual near impossibility, due in part to limitations of film, processing and cost. None of these constraints limit the use of digital cameras. Thousands of frames can be shot or hours of video captured. If it turns out to be irrelevant, it can be erased. The only downside to using digital is the ability to tamper with the image. Photoshop is an awesome tool. This is a hurdle in admitting digital visual evidence in court, as there is the doubt that it is genuine.
Computer Software Private Investigation Tools
A computer is an invaluable investigative tool. Staggering amounts of data is available on the internet. Since court, both criminal and civil are public records. This is a relatively new industry and been created collecting these documents and allowing them to be made public through the internet. The introduction and utilization of social media has created a completely new investigative technique mining data from these sites. A desktop, notebook or tablet are the tools of the electronic digital investigator. On the desktop computer with multiple screens a word processor can be used for reports and notes while the other screen can be utilized for internet research and investigations. The mobile investigator can utilize a tablet or notebook, while incorporating a ‘hot-spot’ through their smartphones. Bigger screen and keyboard have utility and advantages over the smaller touch screen of the smartphone.
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And speaking of electronic and digital devices like phones, cameras and computers belonging to the ‘bad’ guys, there is an abundance of evidence to be gleaned from these devices, creating a new career path, the electronic-digital forensics technician. Phones and computers contain a lot of information and evidence available to the technically savvy investigator. The tools are maturing with added utility and the technology evolves. Contact Advanced Private Investigator and Security Of Boca Raton FL.
