We have been doing investigations for more than 35 years. We do everything from civil litigation investigations to insurance fraud to small business theft. But our number one stream of business still is domestic cases, including child custody and cheating spouse (or domestic partners). So we've learned a few things over the years that we know you should be on the look out for (BOLO), which should raise your suspicions. If you observe any of the following things this week, it may be time to give a private investigator a call.
Most private investigators, whether they are working insurance fraud, worker’s compensation, child custody, or cheating spouse cases, know that a significant amount of our work is surveillance. This means long, grueling hours sitting in a vehicle, watching a house or a vehicle, waiting to capture something useful on video. Will this approach be the same in the near future?
Since the North American International Auto Show is coming to a close in a few days, I thought I’d take a moment to write up a few of my thoughts on the future of surveillance based on the “tech tussle” and “mobility shift” that was on full display at the show. Google’s self-driving car division's push into the auto market, Uber’s ongoing development of self-driving cars, and cities’ growing partnerships with automakers highlight that the future of transportation may belong to robots that navigate smart grids tapped into the Internet of Things (IofT). What will this mean for private investigators? Well, a lot. Some changes will be good for us, some bad. Here’s a list of three changes and what they may do to surveillance practices and the PI business. This is not a comprehensive list, so share your own in the comments. For those who served, and for those who died: Memorial Day. Take a moment to say "thanks" this weekend.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year lavish with pleasant surprises, delights, and inspiration for you and your nearest people!
We all know that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.This is a good saying, suitable for any situation in our lives. In this post, we’ll put this maxim to use by discussing vehicle protection from theft, burglary, or vandalism.
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Equipment is importantCovert Investigations uses Gen-3 military grade night vision on all night surveillance. See a demo at:
http://www.covert-pi.com/services.html and http://www.covert-pi.com/ Gen-3 equipment gives you facial recognition from long distances in the middle of the night and with little to no light. The Gen-3 equipment is not to be confused with the inadequate night shot feature that comes standard with all video cameras. That video when produced only gives silhouetted images and is useless for evidence purposes. If you have an assignment at night and you want quality identifiable evidence please call me or search a company that has similar equipment. If an agency says they have Gen-3 equipment demand it be used and refuse to pay for the assignment if the it is not used. Covert Investigations will never bill a client for failure on our part. Your evidence is important to your case. Be sure your Investigator has that equipment. Observations & Interviews, a blog by Chet EngstromChet Engstrom is owner of Covert Investigations Services, a private investigations firm located in Lewisville, Texas (DFW area). Texas license number: C10745. Archives
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