Category: Gear
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Body Armor and Protective Clothing
Body armor is an item or piece of clothing that is designed to protect the wearer against a variety of attacks. They can be made to stop different types of threats, such as bullets, knives and needles, or a combination of different attacks. There are two types of body armor – soft body armor, which [...]
Understanding The Difference Between Consumer, Professional, and Law Enforcement Grade PI Gear
It’s important for professionals to understand that there is a huge difference between professional grade gear and consumer grade gear so you know and understand what it is you are buying. The devil is always in the details and it’s important for you to look at the specifications of each piece of gear you obtain [...]
New Technology in Covert Video Products: IP Receivers
Continual improvements in technology increase flexibility and save valuable time for professional investigators. IP receivers are the latest developments in digital wireless covert video products and are a valuable investment due to their sophisticated functionality. As an entirely standalone receiver, the IP receiver does not require a computer and eliminates the hassle of installing special [...]
SPYTeK And Lawmate America Release 150 New Cutting Edge Products Products
Press Release from Ralph Thomas: Spymaster Ralph Thomas and his son Spy guy Cody Woods have announced the release of over 150 new cutting-edge law enforcement and investigative products that have been released by SpyTeK and Lawmate America. These products involve high definition covert video products including a new touch screen pocket DVR and [...]
Every Private Investigator Needs a Digital Audio Recorder
Working in an office has its advantages; setting reminders on your computer or jotting down quick notes doesn’t require much more effort than picking up a pen and a post-it. However, if you’re an investigator in the field, using a pen and paper is a daunting and inefficient solution for keeping notes during a busy [...]
Deterring Unfriendly Dogs While on Assignment
We all know that encountering dogs can be a problem while working in the field; I’ve had many unfriendly canine confrontations while working bail enforcement and private investigation assignments and while process serving. In many rural areas, you just cannot avoid dogs on the loose altogether. Stephanie Mitchell wrote an excellent article about preventing and [...]
Are You Getting Poor GPS Tracking Results?
The most common issue that new customers experience with their GPS device is poor tracking results caused by a less than optimal antenna location. In this article I will review some of the most likely antenna locations and rate their relative strengths and weaknesses. One thing that all GPS tracking devices have in common is [...]
Body Armor for Fugitive Recovery Agents
I’ve had a few questions regarding concealable body armor lately, especially what type and what level of protection. So I thought it would be best to discuss it here. I firmly believe that going home to my family every night is a GOOD THING and body armor has saved many lives in the field. Body [...]
