The Business
Weingarten Rights
If you do workplace investigations, you need to know about this 50-year-old Supreme Court decision that applies to interviewing union... Read More
Chasing Lines: A Private Investigator’s Guide to Staying Legal in Canada
The law isn’t the enemy for private investigators. It’s the shield between you and everything that can go wrong. The... Read More
Unmasking the Harasser: How Modern Investigation Tools Crack the Code on Burner Phones
Burner phones were once a shield for anonymity. Today, they’re just another thread we can pull to unravel a hidden identity. Private investigation has always been about keen observation, deductive reasoning, and following the breadcrumbs left by folks who think... Read More
The State of OSINT in 2025 <or> When Do I Lose My Job to AI?
Siri, tell me all the times AI has screwed up background checks. A year or so ago, I was interviewed... Read More
Investigating Edged Weapons Cases
Understanding the Five Types of Strikes Private investigators might find themselves investigating an edged-weapon case for various reasons: They might... Read More
How To Identify Unnamed Women In Historical Records
Because women’s identities have often been intertwined with men’s, it can be difficult to find their maiden names, or even their first names. A deeper dive can uncover those personal details. When I’m searching for birth parents, I often have... Read More
This Software Transformed Our Productivity, Efficiency, and Security
We needed a productivity platform to help us communicate better, organize records, and store sensitive materials. For us, Microsoft 365... Read More
Asset Searches: Dos and Don’ts
When you’re tracing hidden assets, cutting corners may be faster. But it’ll put your case — and your career —... Read More