Methods
How do private detectives use surveillance?
Monitoring online activity, using hidden cameras, observing certain person (stalking)
If necessary, can private detectives impersonate law enforcement officials?
No they can not.
What is a bounty hunter?
A type of private detective that locates and apprehends individuals that have skipped bail or refused to appear in court.
To gather as much information of a person needed, what may a detective use to gather the information?
Background checks
What is true of evidence that a private detective may gain that is illegal?
It is inadmissible.
What does a child support/custody private detective do?
Gather information and evidence relevant to child custody cases, focusing on a parent's fitness or well-being of the child.
Aside from interviews, how may a private detective get confidential information of a person?
They may speak to people close the certain individual.
What must be maintained to ensure evidence is admissible?
A clear and complete chain of custody.
What do cell phone records private detectives do?
Obtain cell phone records and data ONLY for investigations.
In order to gather evidence of the person a private detective is investigating, what operation is most effective to undergo?
Undercover operations
What do private detectives not have access to?
Private Records
What to asset search private detectives do?
Assist in locating a person's items. EX. property, vehicles, bank accounts, etc.
What source of DNA do private investigators gather at crime scenes to help with investigations?
Fingerprints
How can private detectives conduct warrantless searches?
They can't..
What type of private detective is allowed to help solve criminal cases?
All of them.