When it comes to private investigative work, there are many different sources and aspects that make it a success. Surveillance is a major component of private investigations, and when safely performed by a trained professional, the information gathered during the surveillance process is extremely beneficial. Surveillance is often associated with missing person cases, cheating spouses, recurrent thefts, vandalisms, and various employment needs. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida has the state of the art equipment, training, and experience to perform surveillance work for our valued customers. But with this service, we often get quite a few questions for a better understanding of what’s involved with surveillance work.

Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida answers some of the more frequently asked questions regarding surveillance and monitoring.

Question: Is surveillance legal?
Answer: In most cases yes, there are laws that must be adhered to however there is a “reasonable expectation of privacy”. For example, if someone is in their home or own yard, the reasonable expectation privacy is applied, but if they are out in a public park, street, parking lot, or such it does not apply. Generally, audio recordings are illegal and not recognized in court unless both parties are aware and have a signed agreement.
Question: What general information does an investigator require to get started on surveillance?
Answer: To begin surveillance work, most professionals require a retainer agreement and a fee before getting to business. Otherwise, as much detailed information about their vehicle as you can provide.
– All vehicle information is extremely valuable with vehicle license plate, make, model, color, year, and any distinguishing marks, decals or blemishes.
– A photo or a precise description of the subject in question. In some cases, having a photo of them in their casual state and one in their work attire can help. If there are any unique qualities that can help us identify them, it could help as well. For example; accents, birthmarks, tattoos, frequently worn jewelry, favorite article of clothing, like a hat, or jacket, and related features.
– Any pertinent information about whereabouts they frequent. A favorite bar or club, gym, restaurants, or any related places they are likely to be can help get surveillance started all the sooner.
Question: How long does the surveillance go on for?
Answer: When you deal with human behavior and all the variables that can influence it, it isn’t an exact science to determine the length of time investigators survey, every case is different. However, most professionals include amount of hours in the retainer agreement and do not exceed them without client’s approval.
Question: How do professional’s generally perform surveillance?
Answer: It can be a challenging service, but with patience and diligence, professionals will often start off in public places where they visit and will be oblivious to a professional’s presence. Unlike the movies, sitting outside their home is never favorable as professionals want to blend in and be as discrete as possible. For an extra security measure, many professionals will notify the local police department and inform the basics facts in the event the subject does notice the investigator’s presence, or a close neighbor or friend does to avoid any conflicts.
Question: Is detection common?
Answer: It can be for inexperienced investigators to be made, but the majority of the time, even green investigators are well trained and only gets noticed on occasion.
Question: How do investigators get successful results?
Answer: With great planning and strategy, patience and commitment, good private investigators apply their skills and expertise to achieve the surveillance needed to customers. Customers who are good to their investigator, loyal, respectful and courteous are treated the same in return, and the professional will often go to great lengths to get the valued customer the information and evidence they need.

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At Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida, our valued customers are our priority and we take the surveillance service seriously to assure you that you get what you need. If you are in need of a private investigator that will go above and beyond your expectations, you need the best in the business. Call Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida today to set up your consultation!