| A private investigator New York (a.k.a. private | | | | Tips to Find the Right Private Investigator |
| eye or PI) is someone who undertakes | | | | You should be sure to hire an investigator that is |
| investigations for a group or individual and uses | | | | licensed to practice in your particular state. Many |
| skill and knowledge to gather hard-to-find | | | | states require that investigators obtain a license. |
| information. Parents might hire someone to | | | | For instance, if you live in Dallas, Texas and want |
| investigate if they have a runaway teen. Lawyers | | | | to hire someone to conduct investigations within |
| often hire private investigators in civil cases. | | | | New York City, make sure they are licensed with |
| During divorce cases, an investigator may be | | | | the state of New York. Ask to see a copy of |
| hired to gather evidence of infidelity or other illegal | | | | their license. |
| conduct against the institution of marriage. | | | | If you're not sure whom to contact, check with |
| Insurance companies sometimes rely upon | | | | local or statewide private investigator New York |
| investigations to protect against insurance fraud. | | | | associations. Or, ask a lawyer or insurance agent |
| Private investigators New York must keep | | | | to recommend an investigator. You might also be |
| detailed records of all their findings, and must be | | | | able to locate investigators by searching the Web. |
| willing and ready to testify as a witness in court if | | | | If you live in Dallas, for instance, type in a search |
| necessary. Also, they must remain within the | | | | phrase such as "New York private investigator" or |
| scope of federal, state and local law while | | | | "investigations in New York." This will help you |
| conducting investigations. Their work may involve | | | | narrow the search to your local area. |
| surveillance for long hours or during irregular hours, | | | | When you meet with a potential investigator, ask |
| sifting through hundreds of files and records, | | | | if he/she can produce examples of reports from |
| visiting various locations to gather information, and | | | | similar cases. Also, be sure to agree on a price |
| even questioning those persons involved in the | | | | before getting started with the investigation. Ask |
| situation. For example, in the case of a runaway | | | | about retainer fees, hourly fees, special rates for |
| teen the investigator may ask questions of | | | | surveillance during off-hours, etc. |
| friends, prior boyfriends or girlfriends, school | | | | When seeking a private investigator, choose one |
| authorities, neighbors, etc. | | | | that is experienced in the type of work needed. |