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Why Should Private Investigators Be Licensed?
Over my career, I've mentored and helped guide countless numbers of investigators. I am very passionate about the profession, and yes I do call this a profession. I do not want to call this an industry. Why should private investigators be licensed? Quite simply,...
Colorado Private Investigators Seek Licensing
I am a past President of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado. The reason why Colorado private investigators are seeking to establish a licensing requirement is simple: consumer protection. For the past 11 years that I have been a private...
Pre Trial Investigators for Denver and Colorado Wide Cases
You can never have too much information. Wars have been lost for lack of data. Use API's licensed private investigators as your resource for pre-trial investigations, and don't risk a lack of details leaving your flank exposed in court. How overworked is your...
At Risk Clients and Family Law Investigations
As professional private investigators, at times we are called in to family law cases to determine if the client is secure. Divorce is very emotional and therefore can be volatile by nature. Although many are settled quietly and respectfully, some divorces can bring...
Investigations in Family Law Mediation
The mediation process can be complicated when children are involved. Using a licensed professional private investigator prior to mediation may help the attorney identify issues that might not otherwise surface until court. Investigations provide key information that...
Do It Yourself Investigations
The latest "fiscal cliff" highlighted just how tight today's economy really is. It's no surprise that people are trying to cut back spending where they can, to include 'do it yourself' private investigations. Here's why that can end up costing you money, instead of...
Social Media Investigations
Most private investigator agencies provide for a "social networking search" or a "social networking background" of some sort. Usually this is done through a Google search of the person's name, and some of the more well-known platforms (such as Facebook and Myspace)...
Continuing Education and the Licensed Investigator
In order to make the most efficient use of time and energy at work, most people in this day and age make use of the latest technology and knowledge. For example, if you're driving an unfamiliar route, you might make use of a GPS navigation device in your car or on...
Statements and Interviews
Interviews, statements and interrogation methods are often glamorously portrayed in today's media. The popularity of crime dramas and mysteries on television make getting that crucial bit of information a cornerstone to solving the entire case; it is often a tense...
GPS Tracking in Colorado
Advanced Professional Investigations has cautioned against the misuse of GPS tracking technology for years. Why is GPS tracking technology such a grey area for the typical consumer as well as for private investigators in Colorado? API has compiled some recent news...
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