An Open Letter to the Iowa Association of Private Investigators Hal HumphreysConference Report: When a PI association fulfills its mission—to educate and support its members—everybody wins. Read More
Keeping the Comments Classy: An Appeal to Fellow Professionals Hal HumphreysAs professional investigators, we can do better than ad hominem attacks. Make your case. Further the conversation. Read More
Investigator’s Notebook: Dog Bites Man Hal HumphreysHear the Beard: "Staying in"—investigating with passion and purpose—is only possible if you find the moments of joy in between the frustrations. Read More
Writing Contest: We Have Winners! Hal HumphreysTo read the winning entries, check this page on Wednesdays. We will post our top picks every week, from honorable mention to first place. Read More
Writing Contest: Criminal Defense Investigations Hal HumphreysWe're looking for smart, informative, and entertaining stories about criminal defense investigations. Read More
3 Deep Research Resources for Identifying Relationships Hal HumphreysReal tradecraft means going deeper in your research than Google and Facebook. And that means learning to use old-school archival sources. Read More
Reflections and Realizations: How I Became a Private Investigator Hal HumphreysHear the Beard: When an Otherwise Ordinary Moment Changes Everything Read More
Why Sharing Opportunities Is Win-Win Hal HumphreysHear the Beard: If you find yourself in the spotlight, share it. There's plenty to go around. Read More
