You have a situation in your life that requires a private investigator to help you uncover the truth. You've gone and done your research on the profession, interviewed a few potential candidates and now feel like you have enough of a grasp on the industry to get to work. Your private investigator is going to specialize in discrete observation and research techniques monitoring those that you suspect are engaged in deceitful behavior.
What exactly, however, is your investigator going to provide you with upon completion of the assignment? It's one thing for a private investigator to go out and observe activities, but in order for you to make best use of his services you are going to want to see the correct evidence and documentation of what you are after. Here are a few tips on what to request from the private investigator you are going to be working with.
Video Evidence
A good private investigator has a variety of modern tools at his disposal. If you need clear, defined and conclusive proof of an event or activities, then video is the surefire way to go. A good investigator should definitely have a wide variety of video equipment in his arsenal. And for legal situations a good video is excellent proof when arguing a case.
Correct Documentation
If the evidence for which you've hired your investigator to find is meant to be used in a court of law, be sure to check if the private investigator has the experience and know-how to properly prepare and document this evidence. Documentation and correct paper work is often required for evidence to be considered eligible in a case. The last thing you want is to lose a court case due to incorrect procedures.
Video Still Cuts and Photo Evidence
A video can function in two ways. One advantage is the ability to capture actions along with audio, showing the behavior and interactions of the subjects. If there are specific moments or exchanges, particularly ones that only last a few seconds, technology also allows for still photographs to be pulled from the clips. If this is a request you may have, be sure to check with your investigator before hand, to be sure they have the capacity to provide this feature.
Full Investigation Report
Whether or not your investigation will lead to legal action, a professional private investigator will provide a comprehensive report on all his activities. This will serve as a complete record of all the evidence gathered, procedures used throughout the investigation and the conclusions that were drawn. A proper report should include plenty of precise detail, including times, dates and locations for all operations, supported by the evidence and proper documentation.
Conclusion
We hope that this information has been of help to you, and wish you the best of luck in solving any difficulties or problems you may be dealing with. If you are still at the beginning of your search for a private investigator, or are still contemplating how we may be of assistance with your situation, please feel free to contact us for a consultation.