What is a Private Investigator?
Private investigators and their agencies serve in positions of trust. Untrained and unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons not of good moral character, are a threat to the public safety and welfare. The private investigative industry in Florida is regulated and licenced by The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected.
A private investigator is any individual or agency who provides or performs the following activities:
- Subcontracting with the government to determine crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States.
- Determining the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any society, person, or group of persons.
- The credibility of witnesses or other persons.
- The whereabouts of missing persons, owners of abandoned or escheated property, or heirs to estates.
- The location or recovery of lost or stolen property.
- The causes or origin of fires, libels, slanders, losses, accidents, damage, or injuries to real or personal property.
- Securing evidence to be used before investigating committees or boards of award or arbitration or trial of civil or criminal cases.
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Why should I hire a Private Investigator?
We are professional and experienced fact finders. When there is a question you need answered, we will help. Over 30 years of solving cases and finding facts is the main reason why. Honesty and “Top Notch” customer service are the other reasons.
How much does it cost to hire an investigator?
Surveillance is billed on an hourly basis plus a mileage charge. Rates are dependant on where the surveillance will take place. As a general rule, in remote areas, the rates are a bit higher. Before the case is started, a strategy is established depending on the circumstances and your needs. Once this plan is in place a budget can be established. Investigation services are payable in advance of the work being conducted.
How many investigators are used on a domestic surveillance case?
The number of investigators used depends on a number of factors. Basic surveillance on an individual being followed from home or an uncomplicated work situation can be conducted by one investigator. More complicated scenarios, such as following someone from a high rise office building, or airport or hotel require an additional investigator. Other factors in which we may recommend a second investigator include fast and aggressive drivers and extra alert drivers who always watch the rear view mirror. Of course an additional investigator increases the cost of surveillance, and this factor is also taken into consideration in arriving at your budget. For a proper frame of reference, consider the fact that no law enforcement agency would ever conduct surveillance with less than two cars and few do that. The more investigators, the less likely the chance of detection.
How quickly can you start an investigation?
24-hr notice is usually plenty of time. It’s often possible to start a case immediately. Weekends are the busiest times and may require additional advance notice. We first need to gather all the facts and authorization forms before we can initialize the investigation
Is my information keep secret?
Yes. Licensed Private Investigators in Florida are required by law to keep all matters confidential. In fact, even by with a court order or warrant, they cannot disclose or turn over privileged communication.
May I request a free price quote?
Yes, you can either call us or go to our on-line Contact form for a no obligation free price quote.