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Finding the right private investigator for your case can be challenging. In order to make the right decision, first it’s important to think about what case you need them for. In our Service Page for Private Investigation we have articles with various specialities private investigators can take. Today’s blog will cover important things to look out for when you find yourself searching for a private investigator.

What might you need a private investigator (PI) for?

Is it to investigate potential fraudulent insurance claims? To acquire evidence for a child custody case? Or to interview witnesses? Do you want them to provide an expert witness testimony? Or are they here to make a background check on a company you’re considering going into business with?

Above all, it is important for you to have questions like these in mind when looking for a private investeigator.

What Should I Look for in a Private Investigator?

There are a number of basic characteristics you would want a private investigator to have. For example, they should be approachable and friendly. When working with a PI you’re going to have to divulge a lot of sensitive information. If you’re going to trust this person with said information, you need to trust them. Someone with a friendly and approachable demeanour is going to make you feel much more comfortable about this. A good private investigator will be sensitive to the difficulty of your position, and must approach your case with care.

Confidentiality is also a very important aspect of hiring a PI. Any private investigator worth their salt will be able to ensure the utmost discretion when discussing your case. Sensitive information requires a sensitive approach.

Experience is also an incredibly important aspect to consider when hiring a PI. Asking a PI for their experience or resume should not be a problem, and they should be more than willing to share this information with you.

Speaking of results, looking at your PIs case history and experience should give you a good idea of how successful they are. If you want to get to the bottom of your case, make sure you ask about their success rate with their services too.

So What Sets One PI Apart From Another?

The right approach to an investigation is crucial to success. A private investigator cannot be worried or overly concerned with what information to divulge to you when concerining your case. They won’t tell you what you want to hear, but the truth and what the investigation bring to light. This is also something important to prepare for when contracting any case, but doubly so for a particularly sensitive or personal case. Such as the infidelity of a spouse, or a child custody case.

A well prepared and trained private investigator must meet these standards. They must be honest and reveal all uncovered information, since any of it coud be relevant to the case.

If you are interested in hiring the services of a private investigator, follow the booking form and answer the questions so we can give you an estimation of the cost of your investigation and how long it will take to complete.