Hiring a private investigator can answer many questions. When is it the right time to ‘pull the trigger’? Can you investigate a husband or wife? What about the kids? What if you are suspicious of a girlfriend, boyfriend, future partner, or the mother-in-law? The answer for each individual can vary, depending on circumstances. Meaning, do you want to investigate because you have doubts, or do you have actually evidence. Remember, hiring a private investigator will honor boundaries and limitations. Investigators are not social media stalkers, but professionals who are trained in the legal system to investigate ethically.
Why Consider ‘Checking’ or Validating an Individual?
Doubt fuels curiosity. When a person senses doubt, urgency becomes the priority in order to uncover the truth. Here are some reasons past clients have claimed why hiring a private investigator was the right thing to do.
- Financial reasons, too much monetary gain or loss.
- Inconsistent stories about a person’s background.
- Irregular behavioral patterns or personality changes.
- Suspected criminal activity.
- Fake social media accounts.
- Discovery of hidden information or sensitive documents.
What Can You Find Out Yourself?
Conducting your own background check is possible. You can uncover some information such as searching social media accounts and using Google to find public documentation. Some rely on conversations with family or friends, engaging in a relationship to find out more about a person. There are limitations that involve legal boundaries and limited access to databases or records. Or you might believe that installing a tracking device on a person’s car to verify their whereabouts is okay. It’s not. That’s where hiring a private investigator could be the right solution for your situation.
What A Private Investigator Cannot Do
If you are looking to hire a private investigator, or you are worried about someone hiring one to track you, it’s important to note the legal constraints. A private investigator cannot:
- Wiretap phones without consent
- Hack emails, phones or computers
- Pretend they are the police
- Gain access to old or protected information without legal consent
- Install trackers without authorization
- Harass or threaten a suspect
- Trespass on private property
Surveillance
Surveillance means discrete observation, usually without the knowledge of the individual. Private investigators use this technique as a way to uncover hidden information. This technique takes in-depth planning and preparation. First is the goal of the surveillance. What are we trying to find out? What is the person’s baseline activity in order to understand behaviors and what can be deemed as potential evidence. As surveillance is conducted, we ensure that all steps and information gathered is documented legally as it may be used in court as evidence.
Wondering If You Should Contact an Investigator?
If you’re thinking of opening a private investigation, it’s best to consult with a private investigator to understand all of your options. Remember, it’s not recommended to investigate and surveille a person on your own. Chicago private investigator RGH Investigations can help you with any issues that you may have including spousal investigation, car accidents, or surveillance to name a few.
