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Private Investigators: Who do you think they are?
Myth-busting "Private Eyes" When one conjures up images of a private investigator or "PI", what are some commonalities? Perhaps a long tan coat, a notebook, mustache, and of course your handy dandy - magnifying glass? Detective stories have long altered the perception...
Cyber Hackers, Private Information, and the Private Investigators Who Catch Them
Today's digital age has allowed people to be more interconnected, share more information, and stretched our capabilities for innovation in ways dystopian literature couldn't even have imagined. You think Aldous Huxley could have predicted the advent of Yelping...
Private Investigators and Drone Usage
Gone are the days when private eyes had to flip through physical documents and phone directories, or find the location of someone with an actual map. And now, thanks to the advancements in drone technology, some investigators are opting to do away with physical surveillance.
Hiring a Private Investigator for Human Trafficking Investigations
The recent surge of undocumented children entering the United States has brought up several issues, one of which is human trafficking. With so many minors coming in unaccompanied, many are worried that the children will become victims of this growing problem. Although...
Whistleblower Protection
Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and other whistleblowers have sparked an intense debate on the ethics of leaking secrets. Â Some view these people as martyrs, others view them as traitors. Numerous laws and acts have been put in place to protect those...
Investigations of a Different Breed: Uncovering Animal Abuse
For several decades, animal rights organizations have provided a voice to the animals that couldn't speak up for themselves. The fight against animal cruelty is ongoing, and despite new regulations, many animals are still kept in abusive conditions worldwide. One of...
Properly Vetting a Candidate
After a tragedy occurs, we often hear stories of survival. These stories give us hope, and allow us to emphasize with the victims who were brave enough to share their experiences. In these times of hardship, no one is going to question a victim's story. Haven't they...
Competitive Intelligence and Industrial Espionage: What’s the Difference?
In today's market, staying ahead of your competitors can drastically effect how well your company performs. Knowing a rival's next move and understanding their business strategy has helped corporations form their own business plans. That's why many organizations are...
Executive Background Checks
Hiring a new CEO, CFO, or COO can be a long and arduous process for many corporations. Sometimes, it's easy to overlook risks in a high-ranking executive or trust dishonest information. Before making a decision, corporations should consider hiring a private...
Investigating Sexual Assault in the Agriculture Industry
All over the country, immigrant workers spend hours harvesting the very fruits and vegetables that we put on our tables every day. However, many of these women face more than sore fingers and a blistering sun on the job. Verbal and sexual assault run rampant in the...
Private Investigator’s Role in Corporate Asset Investigations
Considering a lawsuit? Waiting to collect a judgment? If so, it may be time to hire a licensed private investigator to conduct a corporate asset investigation. Corporations are viewed legally as a separate legal entity from their shareholders, and are considered as...
Attorney Need for an Asset Search
The court has made a decision, but the most difficult part of a small claims case is far from over. Even if the court rules in a client’s favor, there is no guaranteeing that the judgment will be paid. Typically the court’s participation is done once the case is over...
New Bill Makes Licensing Mandatory for Colorado Private Investigators
Last Wednesday, a hearing was held regarding a new bill that would require Colorado private investigators to obtain a state license. The bill was approved 3-2 by the Democratic committee, and if passed, would make Colorado the 45th state that requires licensing for...
A Private Investigator that stands out in the crowd
Some may call him a dinosaur in the field of private investigations. Others would refer to him as a mentor. One thing we would all agree on, Thomas Lauth, a twenty-year veteran PI and owner of Lauth Investigations International is one private investigator that stands...
Corporate Espionage Against Nonprofits
Currently, the corporations that have the most information about their rival companies and organizations are the ones that have a financial and competitive edge over their competition. When this data is collected legally, it is known as competitive intelligence....
Essence
ESSENCE Special Report: How D.C.'s Disappearing Girls Highlight The Nation's Black and Missing Problem
Vice
What We Know About the Missing Teen Whose Parents Were Shot to Death
San Diego Tribune
Private eyes look for runaways, sex-trade victims to rescue
Stuff
Police reveal number of missing people who are believed to have been murdered
Cleveland
Activists call for dedicated missing persons unit; cities that have them caution against high hopes
Cape Cod Times
Most missing adult cases unsolved
Pheonix New Times
The National Center for Missing Adults’ Funding Was Slashed by the Feds, but Volunteers Are Keeping It Alive
Los Angeles Daily News
LAPD, family both trying to find man missing 4 1/2 years
Ann Arbor News
Is Olisa Williams still alive?