Investigation
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... 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 be hired by a family seeking closure on a cold case, where an unsolved stabbing crime has lingered without resolution,... 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... 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
Virtual Employee Interviews: To Record or Not?
Modern tech makes it easy for corporate security pros to video-record suspect statements virtually. Should you do it? Among other takeaways from the pandemic, we learned some hard lessons about fraud — and the practical need for investigative interviews in... Read More
Unlocking Troves of Data from an Email Address
We know what’s in a name and a Social Security number. But what discoverable secrets does an email contain? Many... Read More
Investigative Hacks for Investigators Who Are NOT Hacks
A veteran Miami homicide detective shares a few creative investigative maneuvers he’s learned on the job. The Urban Dictionary defines... Read More