There some differences that has a bearing on your reliance your local police department to solve a criminal matter and other circumstances may influence your decision to go with a private investigator. As a representative of the state (i.e. government) your police or county sheriff work under constitutional rules that limit, in some cases at least, their ability to mount an investigation. A primary limitation is jurisdiction. Generally, your PD’s authority ends at the city limits, your county sheriff only has jurisdiction to the county line. State police agencies either enforce traffic laws or are limited to essentially regulatory investigations. Jurisdiction is the primary limiting force in any investigation that crosses jurisdictional boundaries. As a state agency, law enforcement must consider all reported criminal activity and therefore a significant amount of time is consumed by merely reviewing reports to see if sufficient evidence exists to even start an investigation. After determining that the incident has grounds for investigation it joins the other 30-100 cases for follow-up. Morale is significantly affected by the knowledge that you could work over 60 hours a week and not make a substantial dent in the caseload.
Police Missing Person Procedure
In missing persons cases the turnover from reporting to clearance is about 80% within 72 hours, again the investigator spends considerable time just doing the administrative work in closing the case. This accounts for the commonly required 24-hour wait for adults. Privacy issues in adult cases is another restrictive element affect law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement is restricted to only checking the welfare but cannot report location or contact information if the adult refuses. Unless there are clear arguable circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that foul play may have occurred there is usually little response unless it is a child under 12 years of age, a parameter that varies from agency to agency.
How Do Private Investigators Find Someone?
Enter the private investigator. When you hire an investigator, he has no other cases vying for time and attention. If he is on the clock, his time is yours. No, he cannot violate constitutionally protected individual rights, but he can report where uncle George is and where he lives and any aliases he is going under. The PI is not limited as to jurisdiction and free to pursue clues and leads where ever they may lead. The PI’s reports are his work product, contracted by you. Therefore, the PI can share information that the PD is reluctant for some reason or another to share with you.
Cases Suited to Private Investigators
Certain cases lend themselves for private investigation more than others. Adult missing person, person locating (skip tracing, child support, etc.), fraud, due diligence and back ground checks. For business operations with an excessive incidence of employee theft or shop lifting undercover operations can be conducted, something the local PD probably would be reluctant to be involved with or more likely lack the resources. Security operations like event security or long-term building or business hours security is another service uniquely offered by as well as executive protection.
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There are many areas of activity both criminal and civil that are more effectively handled by a private investigator versus local law enforcement. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami FL offers expert private investigation and security services. Contact us today!
