Annotated Bibliography: the Private Investigator
Annotated Bibliography: The Private Investigator
Regina Harris
University of Phoenix
Axia College
There are many exciting opportunities that exist in a career as a Private Investigator (P.I.). Working along with other law enforcement agencies, the court systems, lawyers and assisting a number of clients in the field would be a factor to helping others. A professional Private Investigator assists with crimes in businesses, insurance compensation claim frauds and other Private Investigators. Licensed Private Investigators work for some attorney’s in civil cases or on the behalf of defense attorney’s. (E Investigator.com, 2009) Some adventures with assisting others include but are not limited to locating neglectful parents, domestic investigations, or doing background checks on babysitters. To excel as a Private Investigator, one must be professional and have belief in the ability to handle any situation. The first priority of being a Private Investigator is the training. Many states may or may not be able to carry firearms depending on local laws. (E Investigator.com, 2009) In most states, to become a Private Investigator one is required to be licensed. Some Private Investigator also has a college education and/or with some previous experience in doing investigations. Many people become Private Investigators after graduation from college with an associate or bachelor’s degree. The more experience and the more contacts they gain would better the chances of an increased income. Every state that requires a license to be a Private Investigator requires a background investigation a part of the licensing process. If one has had a felony conviction then that would be an automatic disqualification. Misdemeanors depending on the crime would be considered for the approval of a license. (Harrell, 2005) In 2006 education that was achieved for a Private Investigator, in percents, as listed below. (Figure 1) 18% of high school graduate or equivalent had become a
Regina Harris
University of Phoenix
Axia College
There are many exciting opportunities that exist in a career as a Private Investigator (P.I.). Working along with other law enforcement agencies, the court systems, lawyers and assisting a number of clients in the field would be a factor to helping others. A professional Private Investigator assists with crimes in businesses, insurance compensation claim frauds and other Private Investigators. Licensed Private Investigators work for some attorney’s in civil cases or on the behalf of defense attorney’s. (E Investigator.com, 2009) Some adventures with assisting others include but are not limited to locating neglectful parents, domestic investigations, or doing background checks on babysitters. To excel as a Private Investigator, one must be professional and have belief in the ability to handle any situation. The first priority of being a Private Investigator is the training. Many states may or may not be able to carry firearms depending on local laws. (E Investigator.com, 2009) In most states, to become a Private Investigator one is required to be licensed. Some Private Investigator also has a college education and/or with some previous experience in doing investigations. Many people become Private Investigators after graduation from college with an associate or bachelor’s degree. The more experience and the more contacts they gain would better the chances of an increased income. Every state that requires a license to be a Private Investigator requires a background investigation a part of the licensing process. If one has had a felony conviction then that would be an automatic disqualification. Misdemeanors depending on the crime would be considered for the approval of a license. (Harrell, 2005) In 2006 education that was achieved for a Private Investigator, in percents, as listed below. (Figure 1) 18% of high school graduate or equivalent had become a
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