As our lives are increasingly connected to the digital world, the need for cyber specialization has grown everywhere – including private investigation services. Today you will see some PI businesses label themselves as "cyber investigators." But what does that mean, and how does it differ from someone calling themselves a "private investigator"? Let's take a [...]
Do your clients know what your guards do? Security guard companies can spend a lot of effort advertising the business, but they should always remember that clients are primarily interested in the guards themselves, and what specific skills they offer – far beyond simply armed and unarmed. This is good news: It means that your [...]
The private investigator has three methods for direct interviews available today: Phone, in person, and video chat. Which method is best can depend on the situation and additional circumstances (lockdown orders from COVID-19, for example, are quickly changing PI interview strategies around the world these days). Let’s take a look at these options and their [...]
Security guard companies are facing a fascinating industry shift in 2020 due to the considerable changes created by COVID-19 and the measures taken to protect the public from the coronavirus. This has posed a particular challenge for guard services specializing in protecting public places: What do you do when those public spaces are now empty? [...]
For the past several years, we’ve noticed a growing trend toward “deceptive sales” lawsuits in the alarm industry. These lawsuits can often be a tangle, with major providers like ADT suing both smaller partners and larger rivals, states suing installation companies, and a maze of settlements or payouts following the cases. However, the problem comes [...]
One of the worst – and unfortunately common – lawsuits that a security guard firm can face is a wrongful death suit. These lawsuits are typically filed when a security guard is involved in an incident that leads to the death of someone nearby. The relatives of the deceased then sue the security guard company [...]
Everything You Should Know About Smoke & CO Monitor Laws Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are a key part of an alarm company’s offerings: They’re important devices for both homes and businesses, and they can easily function as the primary focus of a system or as an important add-on to a larger security project. However, [...]
The process of service industry is small. So small, in fact, that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t collect statistics on process servers. The BLS lumps them into reports on sheriffs and sheriff's deputies. However small, the process service industry is one with a rich history and many advantages. In order for courts to exercise personal [...]
The construction market is healthy and expected to grow even faster in the coming years. One key aspect of that growth is greater incorporation of smart devices in new developments – and this provides security installation companies with valuable opportunities. Now is a great time to work on partnerships with nearby builders, contractors and developers [...]
People choosing PI services will have a number of questions about privacy, experience, specific skills, and much more. However, one thing they will want made very clear is your fee structure, and how much they can expect to pay for specific services or ongoing jobs. Private investigators should always try to state this information as [...]
