Skill Development Articles
Practical advice, techniques, and resources for aspiring investigators or curious readers. Topics range from surveillance basics to social engineering tactics, interview strategies, and ethical considerations in the field.
Techniques Every Investigator Should Know - Part 1
In this guide, I will outline some of the most critical techniques every private investigator should know, focusing on the preparation that happens before surveillance, the methods used upon arriving at the location, best practices for documenting activities, the importance of having a believable cover story, and the ethical and legal restrictions that frame all investigative work. I will also discuss what to do when you leave a surveillance site and how to handle the tail end of your case documentation. While mobile surveillance deserves a guide of its own, I will include a brief mention here to set the stage for a more detailed discussion in a future article.
Techniques Every Investigator Should Know - Part 2
This guide is intended as professional development for licensed private investigators. Following people without a legal reason and the proper licensing can result in criminal charges.
The methods discussed here focus on mobile surveillance methodology carried out by a single investigator, as is often the case in routine assignments. While the techniques described derive from common industry practices, investigators must remain mindful of local laws, maintain personal safety above all, and adapt their methods to what is discreet in the environment where they operate.