Retail operations use the term ‘shrinkage’ to describe the disappearance of goods. Shrinkage losses are primarily a function of employee theft and shop lifting. Some shrinkage occurs during shipping in the form of damages, but the majority is customer or employee related. A surprising percentage is employee theft. Roving security patrols, usually plain clothes or…
It is very common for employers to run background checks on their future employees to see their past history and to determine if they are trustworthy and would be a valuable asset to the company. However other than by word of mouth or by whatever may be found on the internet, most employees never get…
The elements of fraud include: • Intent – fraud is a willfully planed and positive act. • Deceitful practice or artifice – there is always a lie. Artifice is any trick or cunning device used. • Designed to deprive another of his right or in some manner do him injury. Fraud is committed to obtain…
It happens more than you realize, people get arrested for a crime they did not commit. Many times it is derived from a vengeful accuser trying to make life as difficult as possible, other times it is a mistaken identity. No matter the many reasons that have you been wrongfully arrested for a crime you…
Attorneys receive extensive education to help them develop the necessary skill set needed for researching and investigating a client’s case file. While attorneys are certainly well versed in representing their clientele, there are limits to finding the information they need quickly. Many attorneys find it necessary to consult with a professional private investigator to get…
Screening checks are usually a quick check to make sure the person qualifies for the position and with no obvious disqualifying points or factors. With a well thought out employment application and resume, most of the screening process is a quick assessment to winnow non-qualified applicants or pick the top applicants for a specific position.…
Conducting surveillance is manpower intensive and therefore expensive. A rolling surveillance requires at least three and up to five persons to be effective. A rolling surveillance can be vehicular or pedestrian. Multiple persons lesson the likelihood that the following observer or tail will be “made” or identified by the target of the surveillance. Surveillance; Art…
How confident are you in the security of your passwords? Do you use the same ones on three or more of your accounts? Do you use your pet’s names, maiden name, or name of your street? If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, chances are you need to make some changes.…
Marriage these days isn’t held in the same esteem as it once was. It seems like more and more people are getting married for the sake of the title. But when push comes to shove loyalty and morals are not a part of the equation. A sad truth, but more often than not when a…
Ever wonder what the everyday carry is for the typical private investigator? The PI needs access to varying equipment, but a certain basic equipment load is expedient on a daily basis. Basic is some form of ID card. Most jurisdictions frown on badges for private investigators, as they don’t want them to be confused with…
