Choosing a Private Investigator - Los Angeles Private Investigators
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CHOOSING A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR by ForeFront Investigations
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At last count we understand there are over 10,000 private investigaors
nationwide! How to select a private investigator if the need arises
1. Check the credentials of the Firm or Private Investigator your
considering. Many times we have seen the worst of the worst in the
Private Investigation business. There are many “private investigators”
out there that have what we refer to as “book smarts” but have little
or no experience in the investigation field at all. They hang a
shingle on their door and start advertising for business. At 4Front
Investigations rank and file are 100% retired law enforcement agents
WITHOUT exception.
2. More often than not, the field of investigations is something that
cant be learned from a class or from a book. There are many
Investigation firms that hire college kids, young adults, people that
have attended schools or investigation courses, truth be told this is
no where near enough to qualify them as an Investigator. In management
alone at 4Front Investigations we have over 300 years of Law
Enforcement Investigation experience. Serious criminal investigative
experience such as homicides, rape, arson, fraud, corporate crimes and
so on. We host and teach Homicide Investigation seminars for other
Investigators yearly.
3. In the matter of Domestic Infidelity Investigations. An
Investigator has to maintain the knowledge of basic investigative
skills to know how to investigate infidelity matters. We have seen
very very sloppy investigations with many other firms that frankly we
couldnt believe a client paid for.
4. If your first impression with speaking with an Investigator or Firm
is “questionable” go with that gut feeling. More often than not your
gut tells you what is right and wrong and instinct is correct most of
the time.
5. When a client calls 4Front Investigations our approach is NOT to
hurry and make a sale. We flat out tell our clients why do you think
you need the services of a private investigator. There have been
countless times we have told clients your not ready for a Private
Investigator or call the Police of Law Enforcement Investigators and
save your money. Trust us, you wont hear this honesty from most
private investigators in this business who are in too much of a hurry
to make a sale and collect your money.
6. Comming from Law Enforcement and spending a great number of years
in Homicide Investigations as well as serious crimes unit, there are
far too many "hang a shingle on the door" type Private Investigation
firms out there preying on the consumers. Many of the so called
Private Investigators have zero law enforcement background, take a few
courses or read a book and then advertise for clients. If you are
looking to select a private investigator in any arena, be it a Divorce
Matter, Infidelity, Asset Search, Sexual Harassment case, Fraud,
workers compensation or other, the last thing you want is some
"college kid" trying to portray himself as an Investigator. Its like
comparing a Ford Pinto to a Rolls Royce.
7. Often times a client does not need the services of a Private
Investigator. If your involved in a relationship and for instance your
spouse comes home very late one night and your questioning his or her
where abouts, dont rush out and pay good money for a Private
Investigator. Sit back and over a period of time review the persons
behavior. If you see many of these circumstances occuring with
frequency than call a private investigator. There are too many
"vultures" out there pushing sales for their services on the consumer
right away. Too many of these less than proffesional Private
Investigators want your money and not to help you with your problem.
8. Be smart when choosing a Private Investigator. Many times there are
indicators of a firm that should be overlooked. We at ForeFront
Investigations have been seen on countless TV programs and
publications for one reason or another but we dont feel the need to
advertise this. Frankly, there is no need to. Often times the consumer
will see Firms advertising "as seen on TV" or "as seen on channel such
and such" These may be firms to use caution with. If a private
investigation firm feels they need to "toot their own horn" about
being seen on TV, usually this is an indicator that they may lack the
down home investigation skills you are looking for and are more a
"show boat" private investigaton firm looking to be noticed as opposed
to providing genuine solid Investigation skills
9. In short, ask questions, ask for references, dont ask what book
they wrote or what tv channel they were on. Dont be afraid to call
around and go with your gut instinct. Your number one and your matter
is most important to you so be cautious and make an informed decision
Al Bundy
4Front wrote:
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> 9. In short, ask questions, ask for references, dont ask what book
> they wrote or what tv channel they were on. Dont be afraid to call
> around and go with your gut instinct. Your number one and your matter
> is most important to you so be cautious and make an informed decision
OJ should have hired you guys to find his brain, his stuff, or the
real killer. He was a tight end, but that could change soon.