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A Career In Private Investigations as a Private Investigator

Posted by Long Island Private Investigator
We receive several calls weekly from people interested in becoming private investigators.
A career in private investigations can consist of several positions. If you choose to become an investigator, working out in the field, then experience is a must in NY, in order to obtain a license. It is law in New York and most other places, to obtain a license to be a private investigator. For those individuals who have prior law enforcement experience,obtaining a license is fairly simple since you already meet the requirements. But for those inexperienced people looking to break into the filed, it is more difficult to qualify.
The only advice I can give is to call and send resumes to as many established agencies as possible, seeking employment. You do not need to be licensed if you are an employee of a licensed agency. After you complete the specific amount of time required by the state, you can then take the steps to apply for a license.

Private Investigator Long Island - TrueScoop on Facebook

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There is a new app on Facebook called TrueScoop that allows Facebook account holders to search for quite a bit of private information including criminal records. There is some information stating that this is NOT a substitute for a true criminal background or any background check. But will people realize this?
Am I the only one who sees the potential problems with this service? This is surely no substitution for a REAL criminal background investigation using the tools of our trade and going straight for the court systems for accurate records. Privater Investigators sound off.

Private Investigator Long Island - Holiday Shopping and Keeping Safe

Here's an article I found while scanning sites for Holiday Safety:

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Private Investigator Suffolk County Nassau Long Island - Wall Of Shame Update

As you know we have been following this closely. The latest news is that Nassau County has fired up the wall of shame again, but this time it lists only those convicted of the DWI type offenses. This seems much more acceptable, doesn't it? I wonder why it's limited to DWI?
Sound off!

Private Investigator Suffolk County Nassau Long Island - DWI Wall of Shame

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Nassau County officials recently unveiled a new program. This program targets DWI arrests. What the county is doing, is posting arrest photos and personal info of anyone caught driving while intoxicated. Notice I wrote "arrested" and not "convicted." Herein lies the debate:
Recently, a woman was involved in an accident. When the police responded, they interviewed her, the driver, and subjected her to a breath test, which she passed. Based on her demeanor or actions, or whatever they viewed, they arrested her based on the assumption she was driving while under the influence of some unknown drug. Her photo and personal information were posted on the "Wall" and displayed on Newsday's (our Long Island paper)web site and for all intents and purposes, labeled a drug user.
Well, guess what? She was a diabetic who was having some sort of diabetic illness at the time, accounting for her accident and actions. She was completely innocent and all charges were dropped. County officials simply said "sorry."
I would guess this woman will file a legal suit, as I believe she should.
So, please sound off! What do you think of this policy? Should people be subject to this type of public embarrassment BEFORE they are convicted?

Minimum Retainer Fee Lifted! - Private Investigator Suffolk County Nassau County

No Minimum Retainer or Hours Fee!

Effective August 24, 2008, Long Island Investigations, Inc. has initiated a new policy with regards to minimum retainers. We no longer have a minimum retainer/hours policy for surveillance cases. Cases such as child custody surveillance, locates, photo evidence, cheating spouses and workers compensation cases will be reviewed along with the client's input, to determine the actual hours required to begin a case.
Thank you to all clients who have requested this policy; we have listened and we have acted.