LAUSD, the FBI, and What Every Investigator Should Know About an Incomplete File Charles CohenWhen the facts are sealed, it’s the investigator’s job to read between the lines of search warrants, emergency...
Digital Stakeouts: OSINT for Investigators Who Like Receipts Rebecca MaguireOSINT isn’t magic. It’s method. The glow from my laptop hits the windshield like a second dashboard light....
Public Records: The Most Powerful Tool in a PI’s Kit Steve MillerTips from a reporter-turned-private investigator to make your public records requests more likely to succeed. The Bandidos’ lawyer...
The Family That Never Existed: A Siquijor Island Investigation Leah PriceWhen a Boston man lost $12,000 to a fake Filipino family, our on-ground investigation revealed why, even with...
Second Time Around: 7 Lessons I Learned from Losing My First PI Firm Shaun GustavsonHere are some things I wish I’d known when I first pursued my dream to open a private...
Tools of the Trade Rebecca MaguireCovert surveillance gadgets don’t crack cases. Grit does. The spy gear just makes the job slightly less impossible....
The Digital Detective: How to Evaluate Online News Sources and Spot Bad Information Marcy PhelpsSearching online news can fill in the gaps of a background investigation. A little media literacy can help you sort good information from bad. Read More
The Digital Detective: How Online Research Strengthens Asset Investigations Marcy PhelpsOnline research can play a crucial role in asset investigations, from identifying leads, getting to know your subject,...
