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Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations provides the essential tools you need to become a successful private investigator. From conducting straightforward background investigations to more complicated cases involving accidents and fraud, you will learn the critical skills needed to conduct all types of investigations and build a thriving business. Specifically tailored to meet the requirements established by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, this easy-to-use resource offers an excellent balance between theory and practice, and is the definitive guide for private investigation instruction. Learn About Eight Types of Investigations: Accident investigations Background investigations Criminal investigations Domestic investigations Fraud and financial investigations Insurance investigations Missing persons investigations Undercover investigations Inside This Textbook You Will Learn: How to apply the scientific method to the investigation process How to conduct research, interviews, and surveillance How to manage the products of an investigation The ethics of being a private investigator The law of public and private investigations Review: Great book - Highly recommend Review: Very informative and especially good for PI's in Virginia - Very informative and especially good for PI's in Virginia. I have been a registered PI in Virginia for 10 years and I found this book to be helpful and factual. He nails the regulations and gives some great examples from real experience. A "must-read" for new PI's and a good review for those "old guys"...
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 181 Reviews |
R**C
Great book
Highly recommend
B**S
Very informative and especially good for PI's in Virginia
Very informative and especially good for PI's in Virginia. I have been a registered PI in Virginia for 10 years and I found this book to be helpful and factual. He nails the regulations and gives some great examples from real experience. A "must-read" for new PI's and a good review for those "old guys"...
H**R
Great Read
Very Informative And This 3rd Edition Is Cool
M**C
Exelent book!
I've been a private investigator for twelve years. Read many books on the topic. This is by far, the best well put and easy to understand Private investigator book for a private investigator who's just starting in the field, or a private investigator who's been in the field for twenty years. Excellent book!!!
S**Y
reads like a stereo pamlet, but it's a book
Maybe I'm being harsh, but this is a good book to make the decision to make that step. I say this because I got a new book that takes all the guess work out with valuable websites and more. This book is also really bias to the East Coast and he makes that clear by saying " find out your local requirements. No book in print will lay it out state by state. Some states require no PI license. hint: a book for idiots(incorrectly named)
B**R
Solid book and gave a great overview of what private investigating is
Solid book and gave a great overview of what private investigating is. I would suggest reading it before getting into the profession. Also, it's more or less a text book, so don't expect it to be riveting with excitement.
J**R
Introduction to PI
Introduction to PI work - this book goes from A-Z in all subjects. They also give examples with their subjects. Great book. I highly recommend it.
P**E
Both informative and annoying
There is a good deal of basic information contained within this book, and it is worth committing to memory, though most of this profession is something one learns from experience. While most of the book is plain information, well-organized, I did find it annoying anytime the author's personality came through; he is a college professor in DC, and it certainly shows. Those who are able to read between the lines may find themselves wishing they were not intelligent enough to do so as they navigate Mr. Becnel's book. Overall, it is useful knowledge.
J**Y
more academic theory than practice
A must read if you wish to become a private investigator in the state of Virginia. Otherwise a little dry read but worthwhile to learn a new occupation, certainly one that is rarely considered. Well written by an expert in the field.
J**E
Five Stars
Great thanks
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