Lawyer Wants PI Bala’s safety Guaranteed
January 15, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The lawyer for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam said today the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) willingness to meet with his client is a positive development but insisted that the private investigator’s safety must be guaranteed.
“It certainly appears to be a positive statement but we will have to wait for the MACC to contact us directly with acceptance of the conditions set for the interview,” said Americk Sidhu in an email to The Malaysian Insider.
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Surveillance 101
April 28, 2009
Surveillance request are on the rise and having done some surviellance work I can say that the trick is blending in. I recently had to do a surveillance job in a tight knit community with narrow streets and kids with their parents out in the front yard playing amongst many of the homes on the block. After doing a drive thru I realized the big black suburan I was in stood out and had to abort.
The key is to look so ordinary that no one even knows you are there. Any little thing that stands out whether it is clothing, hair style, automobile etc that can draw some glance that would be memorable by a passer by or the target is troublesome.
Why hire a female P.I?
February 9, 2009
Female sleuths are on the rise. Just as investigation techniques have changed dramatically over the years, so have private investigators. Once the world of retired policemen, private investigation has evolved along with the technology that drives it. Many tech-savvy women are entering this growing field.
While human surveillance is certainly still part of the job, much investigative work is done with technology. With the rise of the Internet, there are plenty of methods for information gathering. For instance, anyone can open an account on a social network and learn more about a target. Those with a private investigation license can access public databases such as the department of vehicle licensing. Much more research can be accomplished at a desk than in times past.
When female investigators do need to find evidence in the field, a high-powered camera can help them gather the information they need while remaining a safe distance from the target. Female investigators may even have an advantage in one area: many people tend to be more forthcoming in talking with a woman. Hi tech tools are leveling the playing field, revealing that women who are good with research and technology can be successful private investigators.
For more information on this topic, see http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008694399_femalesleuths01.html
Rules for Private Investigators Becoming More Stringent in Washington State
February 9, 2009
For private investigators in the state of Washington, staying under cover is about to become more difficult. In a recent session, state legislators passed RCW 46.12.380(4), which requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to notify the registered owner of a vehicle if an attorney or private investigator request the owner’s motor vehicle record under public disclosure.
The DOL is in the process of revising WAC 308-10 by adding sections 80-100. The proposed section 100 (13) restates the legislation above as a rule. This rule states that the DOL will notify a vehicle’s registered owner with the name, address and phone number of an attorney or private investigator requesting the information. This contact information must be made available to the vehicle’s registered owner in case they have questions.
Several private investigators have voiced concerns over these rules. These concerns include safety issues and the ability to do their job unimpeded. For investigators who do high volumes of DOL lookups, simply responding to inquiries from the vehicle owners will be costly considering the time involved. The rule has not yet been adopted, but likely will be as the legislature requires these actions.
