Due to Hollywood and some of their best blockbuster hits, there are many misconceptions about private investigators. Where it is fun to step out of reality from time to time Hollywood has altered the image of a private investigator far beyond what it really is. It is time to put some of these Hollywood myths aside. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami FL would like to set the record straight and bust some of these television and movie myths.
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The majority of Hollywood movies or TV series strongly indicates that the private investigator are men only. Very few movies or regular TV series will show a woman being a private investigator. This has created doubt that a woman can be equally as competent as a man. The reality is actually an asset to women as they can more easily conduct surveillance without being made because many people think there are no women private investigators! To set the record straight there are about 60,000 licensed private investigators and about 15 percent of them are women that are just as competent and successful as the men.
Can Private Investigators Break the Law?
Another Hollywood misconception is that private investigators works outside the law and are naturally rebellious. Again this is a false misconception. When a private investigator is given a case, they work within the realms of the law so that all of the evidence gathered can stand up in a court of law. Often private investigators will work alongside law enforcement in order to solve a case. Keep in mind that after a certain amount of time has passed, law enforcement detective professionals may need to drop a case. This is where many private investigators are hired to continue where law enforcement left off. If the case ever goes to court, especially if it is the clients favor, you want all evidence to be legitimate.
Do Private Investigators Work with Police
In order to make Hollywood investigators seem powerful and interesting they often glorify the power and authority a private investigator has. A private investigator has indeed a wealth of knowledge on how the system works. However, most of the investigation goes through public records. Private information isn’t open to them, so even detectives require a warrant and need probable cause to search deep into private records. Private investigators can indeed perform arrests, but so can civilians. If a private investigator witnesses an illegal act, he or she can perform a citizen’s arrest and call a police officer to come and detain the suspect. Because private investigators are good at keeping records, they often have video or photographical evidence of the crime. With this evidence, the suspect can be arrested and tried.
Are All Private Investigators Retired Police Officers?
In many Hollywood movies or TV series they often depict a private investigator as a dead-beat cop who has lost their job and then become a private investigator to pay the bills. Where many retired officers do become private investigators due to their vast knowledge and experience, they are not dispirited drunks who end up getting lucky at solving a case and become re-interested in life. Private investigators are professionals. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience. They offer both to help those in need.
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Please don’t allow these misconceptions to get in the way of your expectations or make you hesitant when hiring a professional private investigator. When you’re looking for answers Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami FL can help. Contact us today.
