Private Investigators

[Youngblood]

Has anyone dealt with them?? Have they helped in your situation?? What's type of rates do they charge?

They do the same job as a police detective but are not employed by the police, so what's the difference?

 

[gucci]

Have used them for a few different situations ....all were successful in getting the info I was seeking. Costs can vary greatly...depending what your goals are.....and the outcome of an investigation may not what you want it to be.....

 

[SaveFerris]

I've done some research as to products that are available that may solve one's need for a P.I. ; I was astounded as to what's available. For instance, you've all heard about computer software that tells you every website visited, and allows you toread every email sent or received. But did you know that to load this software onto the computer you want to spy on, all you have to do is email it to the person, it will be unmarked, and if the person opens the attached file, the software is then automatically loaded, and you will get emailed every time there is activity on that computer. I was astounded to learn that it is THAT easy to spy on someone.

There are also phone tap eqpt, and listening devices that record every conversation in a particular room of a dwelling.

So if your problem is with a SO, looking into this type of eqpt might be a better way to go.

 

[ham2004]

Private Investigators can do only those things that a normal person can do.. in other word's they can not exercise any authority beyond that of a private citizen. That being said, all licensed "private investiagators" must complete some formal training and be registered with the Province as a bonded security agent.

I have always found the best investigators are either retired police officers or insurance investigators.

Depending on what you need, and where it is, you should consider doing the legwork yourself and then consult either a lawyer or paralegal for a discrete referal to an investigator.

 

[gucci]

Actually....when I used a P.D. I got his name from our local chief of police....he said " we use him all the time because he can get info that we can't"...meaning legally. If certain info is what you are after it might be the way to go....if you want it to stand up in court....well maybe the PD can get you the info and then you have to find a way to make it legal......I used mine in Ohio.....laws are different, but they are always quoting that constitution thing. It all depends on your situation and what your goal is.

 

[C Dick]

I good PI is not very expensive, $30-$40 / hour gets you someone who can do things other people can't. In theory, I could hide outside someone's house until 4am, then jump over the fence, steal his garbage and sift through it for what I was looking for. But it is better to hire a PI to do it.