What Drives a Private Investigator? Seeking Truth in Complex Times At Inter-State Investigative Services, we’re often asked: “What does a private investigator actually do?” and “Why do you choose this line of work?” While popular media may lean on dramatics such as surveillance vans, car chases, or dark alley stakeouts, …
In the field of private investigations, accuracy and clarity are everything – especially when interviewing witnesses who speak a language other than English. When a witness interview is conducted in Spanish, the process of translating that interview into English must be approached with care, precision, and cultural sensitivity. Why? Because …
Amidst the dazzle of technology, we cannot overlook the enduring value of human investigation. Human investigators possess a unique blend of intuition, empathy, and critical thinking that simply cannot be replicated. While Artificial Intelligence can sift through vast amounts of data and detect patterns, AI lacks the innate human capacity …
Why You Should Hire a PI Before You Are Charged With a Crime Pre-indictment investigation is a relatively specialized field within criminal defense investigation,however, for many cases this is the stage where investigation can have the most impact. Ifexculpatory evidence is uncovered BEFORE an arrest is made, or before the …
Post Indictment Investigations: Understanding the Process When an individual is indicted by a grand jury or charged with a crime by a prosecutor, it marks the beginning of a complex legal process that can have serious consequences for the accused. Following an indictment or charge, law enforcement agencies, in many …
The decision to fire an employee, and how you go about it, can be one of the most difficult, and potentially perilous, choices you make as an employer. Termination concerns (especially if you are firing someone for cause) broadly break down into two areas: pre-termination and the termination process itself. …
Is Hiring a P.I. Worth It? Consider the Return on Investment The work of a private investigator is pretty mysterious for most folks. Whether you envision film-noir clichés or Sherlock Holmes, you’re probably not quite sure what goes on behind thescenes. If you’re an attorney, insurance company, or employer with …
Businesses are only as good as their employees. For any successful business, reputationand performance are extremely important. Even the smallest mistake in who you hirecan jeopardize your business’ financial future. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average cost of a “bad hire” is up to 30%of the employee’s first-year earnings. …
Experts say that may not be the case… You commonly hear it, “That is the face I will never forget,” but most likely you will forget. Research shows memories can change over time and affect what you remember, especially during an intense situation. “You can’t guarantee what somebody else sees even if it …
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, scammers have taken advantage of the situation for their personal gain. A USA Today report suggests that as many as ten different COVID -19 Scams are spreading right now and many people are falling for them. Experts believe …
