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Private Investigator Databases: What the GLBA Really Means to You
In the mid-1990s to early 2000’s, we entered an era when the “Information Age” precipitated a shift in the private investigations industry then made up largely of “Gumshoe Investigators” to one whose population was being replaced by a new age of “Internet Investigators.” Database companies were just starting to come online and I remember gaining [...]
3Mar2010 | Scott Harrell | 0 comments | Continued
PIeducation.com “Name our New Course” Contest Winner Announcement!
As announced in January, we’ve written a brand new surveillance course for PIeducation.com but Scott and I had not come up with a title that worked. Since then, you’ve Facebooked, you’ve commented and you’ve emailed us… now it’s time for us to deliver on our promise for the PIeducation.com “Name our New Course” contest!
I am [...]
The Power of Using a Badge
A bail enforcement agent stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher.
He tells the rancher, “I need to search your ranch for a bail jumper I believe is hiding on your property.”
The rancher says, “Okay, but do not go in that field over there.” as he points out the location.
The fugitive [...]
Contest: Help us Name our New Course and Win a $200 IRBStore.com Gift Certificate!
We’ve written a brand new Surveillance course but Scott and I still haven’t come up with an outstanding title that works for what will be in depth and current course on everything a private investigator needs to know about surveillance. The problem is that there are many books written about surveillance and we want our title to [...]
19Jan2010 | Stephanie Mitchell | 11 comments | Continued
Happy New Year! What are Your Business Resolutions for 2010?
Today… during this beginning of a new year and the dawning of a new decade, most of us find ourselves taking stock of our personal lives. For many, 2010 comes with new dreams, new goals and of course, new resolutions. January 1st has come to symbolize a chance to do away with the old and [...]
1Jan2010 | Scott Harrell | 4 comments | Continued
Merry Christmas and Holiday Cheer from Pursuit Magazine
Christmas: The time when everyone gets “Santamental,” so I’d like to leave you with a few thoughts:
Question: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Answer: Frostbite.
Question: Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?
Answer: Because he had low elf esteem.
Question: What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper?
Answer: Ribbon [...]
Private Investigator Jobs and Career Website
Looking for a Private Investigator career? Do you have an investigation job that needs to be filled?
Pursuit Magazine is proudly announcing the launch of our new private investigator job website, Our PI job board will provide career seekers the perfect place to find private investigator jobs and agency recruiters with a much needed vehicle [...]
Alabama Private Investigators Association Remembers Nadia Kersh at Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 7, 2009, IRBsearch Director of Brand Management and eMedia, Scott Harrell, and I had the pleasure of being invited to attend the Alabama Private Investigators Association (APIA) Annual Meeting. It was great being able to connect with other private investigators in the area as well as meet new people.
While training, certification and [...]
The Economy is So Bad… (Humor)
The economy is so bad… that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
The economy is so bad… I ordered a burger at McDonald’s and the kid behind the counter asked, “Can you afford fries with that?”
The economy is so bad… that CEO’s are now playing miniature golf.
The economy is so bad… if the [...]
Investigators Skills: Remembering Faces and Where You Saw Them (With a Test)
Remembering a face and knowing whether or not you’ve seen that person before is a critical skill for investigators in all fields and niche specialties. So is being able to “place the face;” knowing when and in what context you’ve seen that person.
Here is a link to a great facial recognition test…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/tmt/instructions_1.shtml
There are two [...]
Private Investigator Employment Opportunity (Humor)
Please answer “Yes” or “No” to the following questions:
1. Are you able to withstand temperatures exceeding 120 degrees while sitting in your underwear in the back of a vehicle peeing in a bottle and eating 7-Eleven brownies while staring at a garage door for upwards of 10 hours per day?
2. Have you given up all [...]
Free 99 Page Investigations eBook for Friends and Subscribers!
Free for our social networking friends!
The 2008 Pursuit Magazine Year in Review is a 99 page e-book of all of our most important and informative articles published in 2008. There is ZERO fluff in this e-book, only hard hitting, short articles for you, the professional investigator.
Inside, you will find information about marketing, investigative techniques, [...]
Pursuit Magazine is Now Available in 15 Languages!
Pursuit Magazine has gone global! Well sort of…
We have worked very hard to extend our readership and forum to investigators around the world. Our network of subscribers continues to grow and as a result of numerous requests, we found it necessary to provide Pursuit Magazine in other languages.
We have added a translation engine to our [...]
Important Updates to Pursuit Magazine’s Social Network
Dear Members of Pursuit Magazine:
First and foremost, Scott Harrell and I want to thank all of you for your continued support and participation of Pursuit Magazine. Without your support, we would not be what we are today.
Scott Harrell and I are pleased to announce that Pursuit Magazine has recently been acquired by IRBsearch, the leading [...]
24Aug2009 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued
