Can a private investigator follow a child?

During a child custody investigation, the investigator may conduct surveillance to get a better idea of how the parent treats his or her child when he or she does not know about any monitoring going on.

What do private investigators usually do?

Private detectives and investigators search for information about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services, such as verifying people’s backgrounds and statements, finding missing persons, and investigating computer crimes.

Can private investigators take pictures of you?

Your licensed private investigator can take pictures in any public area without an individual’s consent. Being outside automatically assumes no privacy, and your PI can take as many photos as they desire.

Can a PI take pictures inside my house?

Yes, if they can do so from a legal vantage point. Anybody can take pictures of you in your home if you are able to be seen from the street, the sidewalk, an adjacent property, etc. They cannot trespass, use illegally planted cameras, etc, to obtain photos.

What kind of cars do private investigators drive?

Some investigators prefer minivans, some like SUV’s others find that small pickup trucks work best. The truth is that it does not really matter what type of vehicle you use, as long as it fits in the environment where the surveillance is being worked. However the color of your vehicle does matter.

Can a private investigator do everything a police officer can?

But you’d be wrong. Thanks to an endless stream of detective-themed movies, the modern view of a private investigator is that of an unlicensed police officer who can literally do everything a cop can—without the restrictions attached to the office. This is not true.

Are private investigators good at tracking down information?

Although private investigators are very good at tracking down information, there are certain limitations to what they can do. Private investigators are prevented from obtaining information protected by state or federal law. For instance, private investigators cannot obtain someone’s bank account information.

Can a private investigator break into someone’s house?

You can’t hire a private investigator to break into another person’s home. Private investigators, like law enforcement officials, cannot gain entry into a building or property without permission from the owners. It’s also illegal for a private investigator to open another person’s mail and read the contents.

Is it illegal for a private investigator to open someone’s mail?

Private investigators, like law enforcement officials, cannot gain entry into a building or property without permission from the owners. It’s also illegal for a private investigator to open another person’s mail and read the contents. Most states have stiff laws on privacy and trespassing.