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Private investigators operate a business that, while unique in many aspects, is still a traditional business. There are many reasons why private investigators should carry insurance, but it boils down to risk. Is a PI willing to risk the potential for financial harm to themselves and their business in the event they are sued? Is a PI financially prepared to

Private investigators can often be put in dangerous situations, especially if they are gathering evidence for a suspected crime or contentious domestic situation, such as child custody or a cheating spouse. While many private investigators come from a background in law enforcement or the military, not all have had the benefit of defensive training to protect themselves. With the recent

The topic of private investigator licensure is one that often provokes a significant amount of commentary. Back in 2012, guest contributor Robert Orozco explained the significance of private investigator licensing in a post that we featured in our PI newsletter. This past summer, we wrote about a bill that would have extended a requirement for private investigators to be licensed

Private investigators interview people for a number of reasons. Investigators could be conducting interviews for something as benign as a background check or they could be interviewing to get information about a crime or missing person. With that said, most private investigators will agree that no matter the purpose of the interview, interviewing a subject is an art. It’s not

With 2021 underway, in-person events for private investigators are popping up on the calendar alongside virtual events. Connecting with fellow private investigators can provide you with the opportunity to learn new information, tips, and techniques — from the business side of being an investigator to surveilling subjects. Additionally, events provide excellent networking opportunities and the chance to hear about new

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Steven Mason of Mason Investigative Solutions about historical scene canvassing using body cameras. The opinions expressed here belong to Steven Mason. If you’ve been a private investigator for any length of time, chances are you’ve researched an individual’s driving history – a significant source of information and intelligence in almost any type of

While 2020 was full of uncertainty, PInow’s goal remained to provide relevant and helpful content to all manner of private investigator. We hope that throughout the COVID crisis, our articles provided a place you could turn to for support and information, whether you wanted to learn more about the pandemic or be distracted from all the chaos. Here are some

With the holiday season upon us, businesses in every industry, including those in private investigations, reflect on the past year and think about how grateful they are for their clients, employees, and work. The opportunity to show appreciation and give back to the community is one that provides fulfillment and joy to both the giver and the recipient. Keep reading

Whether the subject matter of a private investigation case is too personal or something else colors perspective, succumbing to bias is something that all private investigators have faced at some time or another. After all, private investigators are human and we are all subject to the same propensity toward unconscious (and perhaps even conscious) biases. A bias occurs when someone

Let’s face it, people are being surveilled everywhere. From street corner cameras to the apps on an individual’s phone, a person’s whereabouts are constantly being recorded, and especially in cases of smartphone apps, this data is often publicly shared. Unbeknownst to many smartphone users and to the benefit of private investigators, some of the data is publicly available. Let’s explore