Tips from the Master

Private Investigation: Interrogation Approaches and Tactics

Direct Approach A direct approach is normally used to interrogate a suspect whose guilt is reasonably certain. A crime that falls into the category of “reasonable certainty” is often opportunistic in nature, involves a single offense, and is committed without an accomplice. In the direct approach you assume an air of complete confidence with regard…

Private Investigation: Discovery

In American law, discovery is the pre-trial phase in a lawsuit in which each party through the law of civil procedure, subpoena or through other discovery devices, such as requests for production of documents, and depositions can request documents and other evidence from other parties and can compel the production of material held by the…

Private Investigation: Male Stalker Characteristics

A male stalker is likely to be someone who: Has difficulty developing a meaningful relationship with a woman. Has a history of unsuccessful attempts at standing out, at being “somebody”. Needs recognition, attention. Very possessive of women. Follows the woman of his interest and tries to isolate her. Is jealous of the woman’s male friends….

Private Investigation: Pretexting

Pretexting is a practice used by private investigators to obtain personal information under false pretenses. Private investigators will pose as authority figures (law enforcement agents, social workers, potential employers, etc.) and present seductive stories such as the person of interest is due money. For example, wages due or an insurance payment. In this manner, the…

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