11 Jul How to choose the best private investigator for you
The best private eye for your needs
How do you choose the best private eye for your matter? A number of private investigators conduct professional investigations all across the state. It could be a matter of catching your cheating spouse (the speciality of Lipstick Investigations), finding your long lost friend or gathering evidence for the sake of your child custody. Whatever may be the case, only some of the agencies are proficient enough to deal with your investigation. If the agencies follow the federal, state and the local laws, you can be sure of the fact that the private eye you have chosen is at least trained and licensed.
However, the decision of hiring the best private investigator absolutely depends on you. Don’t fall for a smooth talker promising you the world – a licensed private eye can’t deliver the world. We can only do what the law allows us – think about it for a moment before making your decision.
Determine the type of your investigation:
You have to first decide about the type of investigation you are looking for. People appoint private investigators for varied reasons. You may need them for investigating into the historical past of someone, finding a lost person or helping you with a divorce. Different investigators have proficiency in different areas of investigation. In Australia, the investigation itself is a relatively small field and most licensed investigators take on everything – although some tend to lean just towards surveillance or skip tracing. Work out your requirements then decide.
Inquire about the license of a private eye:
You should also inquire about the license of a private eye. A good number of people perform the job of private investigation without a license. However, it’s always better to trust somebody who is having a proper license. In order to get the license, an investigator has to pass certain tests as well as background checks, and depending on the Australian state is monitored by the police or state government. Moreover, with a license, it becomes easier to inspect an investigation agency about its business for checking out whether it has any complaint or not. Do something as simple as Google the business – any bad press should surface quickly. Then you can choose the best private eye for you.
Make a written agreement:
It will always be a wise decision to make a written agreement. You should make a written agreement before hiring a private detective. This will help you to prevent any form of misunderstanding in future. Furthermore, it will help to protect you legally. Some agencies have thick legal contracts, more for their protection than yours. But do get something in writing – an email will suffice – or even something as simple as an SMS – just so you know what page you are both on.
These are just a few simple considerations you can follow while hiring your private detective. Search for the best by weighing up these considerations and give your investigation the best chance of success.
If you have any questions at all, just call us on 1300 LIPSTICK or email us at enquiries@lipstickinvestigations.com.au
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