This is the third edition of the "The California Private Investigator's Legal Manual," previously titled "The Private Investigator's Legal Manual (California Edition.)" The manual remains the only source for legal information of importance to California private investigators and the attorneys who hire and represent them. The 350+ page manual covers more than 150 topics, analyzes more than 180 court cases and 150 federal and state statutes and includes the text of some of the most significant statutes. The manual is fully indexed with more than 1,000 entries to allow for quick and easy referencing.
Chuck Chambers has seen it all in his 22 years as a P.I., working thousands of cases. His hands-on experience and hard-nosed detective work has made him one of the most sought-after private investigators in the business. Here, Chambers shares his insider expertise, with true case histories from his files, tricks of the trade, and step-by-step advice to help readers be able to: - Catch a cheating spouse - Uncover hidden assets, monetary malfeasance, and fraud - Tail and track a mark - Use the Internet to get information on anything and anyone - Protect one's privacy - Prepare an intelligence file on anyone-on and off line - Find and preserve legal evidence *The Private Investigator's Handbook is as fascinating to read as it is useful for anyone looking to get the undercover legal help they need, and the peace of mind they deserve.
The profession of private investigating looks interesting for a number of people who may consider it as a career or side business. At the same time, individuals want to learn investigative techniques to solve their personal problems. Inside The Private Investigator: Beginner's Guide you will find all you need to know in order to make the first steps in this profession. The information is gathered from secret services officers and police officers too. After you will read this book, you will know: *What a private investigator does *What one needs in order to become a private investigator *Legal regulations on this profession *What are the data and information sources and how to exploit these sources *Specific method, means and techniques for obtaining information *How to organize an investigation from A to Z *Specific surveillance methods, including undercover scenarios *How to act if you are followed by a detective and you want to evade surveillance *Other catchy information about all aspects of private investigating In this book you will also find advanced techniques and business advice if you are interested in starting your own investigative or background screening agency.
This is a training manual for those thinking about becoming a Private Detective or Investigator. How to do it! What is needed to be a success! How to make money as a PI. Most of all, Do You Want to Do It? How you can get training, start a business, get clients, how to dress and the type of car to use. It is all in one writing, written by a lifetime Investigator, based on real experience's. There is nothing else, the Investigator knows of, that is written on this subject, revealing so much "How To" information.
The Original Private Investigator's Handbook and Almanac is designed to provide the essential knowledge and procedure needed to identify, locate, and understand how to become a private investigator. It is both an instructional guide for those individuals desiring a career as a private investigator, and a resource manual that can be an invaluable reference. The approach is direct and concise, which facilitates comprehension by novices as well as experienced private investigators, and makes possible competent and professional reference of all private investigation in the United States and internationally.
Private Investigator Sam Marlowe was enjoying a dry martini at his usual bar in North Beach. He then got a call from Cosette, a dazzling dame who was nothing but trouble. As a man once burned, he knew he should stay away from her. However, as a PI he was interested in what she had to say. Cosettes friend, an exotic dancer in San Francisco, was murdered in Washington Square. Two underage girls from the Broadway strip joints also went missing at the same time. Sam suspected a connection between these crimes. Before he knew it, he was embroiled in the sordid underbelly of the citys sex trade. Sam runs into opposition from corrupt cops and city officials who dont want him conducting his investigation. But despite being followed by hired goons every step of the way, nothing can dissuade this hard-boiled detective from closing a case. This mystery also includes Sams remembrances of previous cases, accounts of San Franciscos historical figures, observations of city life, and walking tours covering the storys locations.
This book tells you how to be a good private investigator and the author describes techniques that can be used to solve various kinds of investigations. Further, you will learn what is expected of you as an investigator and as a witness in court. It also tells you how to prepare your notes and your evidence that your clients have asked you to prepare for them. Included in this book is the The Private Security and Investigative Services Act that regulates private investigators in Ontario. The Act is similar to the ones in other provinces in Canada. The book also describes criminal law and the court system and refers to other Acts as they relate to police officers and private investigators.
The threat against the homeland continues and the private investigator plays a critical part in this effort. This includes in providing criminal, civil and background investigation, protective service, security consulting and electronic sweeps. The text will provide an overview of the role of private investigation in protection of the homeland and show how such skill can be utilized by business and government in this effort.
This book is a comprehensive and exclusive compilation highlighting the skills required by a conventional detective as well as cyber detective for the first time, heralding a new era of the Detective profession. It encompasses various interesting tools and sites to achieve the objective. This book also has enlisted questionnaire in the appendices, for the ease of the Private Investigator to handle any type of case(s). The book generally focuses on the Indian conditions, but the methodologies mentioned will be suitable for any country. This book is compiled for those who have want to spread their wings in investigations, but do not have the required basics in the field. The individuals whether one wants to work for some body or open their own Investigation Agency, can find the book very useful. The book will lead you to a path to start your new venture in this domain either independently or with grooming and support from Cyber Crime Helpline LLP. If you like the book and the contents useful, wait for the advanced version in near future!
While many books have been written about private investigation, this text is different in that it does not deal with the subject from traditional perspectives. It examines how private investigation has grown, particularly since 9-11, into an exacting and sophisticated occupation. The book looks at the key issues in what it describes as private intelligence; that is, intelligence activities practiced by operatives other than law enforcement, national security, or the military. Eleven world experts contribute chapters addressing key practice issues concerning the skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary in the new realm of private intelligence. The initial three chapters provide a report on present-day private intelligence and offer an overview of the specifics of intelligence issues that follow. Eleven subsequent chapters take the reader progressively through various intelligence-related subjects. Major topics presented include: skills for intelligence-led private investigators, open source intelligence, target profiling, fraud intelligence, political intelligence, anti-terrorist and anti-gang intelligence, illicit organizations and financial intelligence, counterintelligence, clandestine communication methods, preparing a prosecution brief, legal issues for intelligence-led private investigators, and ethical issues for intelligence-led private investigators. Additionally, the text contains several features that will appeal to both students and instructors. These include a set of key terms and phrases, a number of study questions, and learning activities in each chapter. Written in a clear and concise style, the text provides a foundation of practical and useful information. It will be a most important and unique resource for undergraduate students in private investigation courses as well as intelligence practitioners and general readers interested in self-development study.
