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Amateur to Expert: The Private Investigator's Training Guide
Introduction
Course Overview and Objectives
Understanding the Role of a Private Investigator
Interview Questions / New Clients
Professionalism
Misrepresenting and Bias
PI Associations
Conflicts of Interest
Employer and Employee
Quiz
Legal Foundations of Private Investigations
Laws and Regulations Governing Private Investigators
Virginia Statutory and Administrative Code
Criminal Law/Courts VA, NC, SC
U.S. Constitution
Researching the US Constitution
The Relationship between Law Enforcement and Private Investigators
PI Reciprocity Agreements
Magistrates
Probable Cause
Warrants
Bail
Grand Juries
Felonies and Misdemeanors
Rules of Evidence for the Private Investigator
Rules of Evidence State Specific (Virginia)
Ethics and Professionalism in Private Investigations
Lawsuits filed Against PI's
Investigative Techniques
Surveillance and Observation
Practical Exercise (1:36)
Comprehensive Guide to Conducting Surveillance as a Private Investigator
Pi Equipment
Information Gathering and Analysis
Techniques for gathering OSINT
Data Accuracy and Interpretation
Interviewing Techniques
Practical Exercise
Report Writing and Documentation
Importance of Documentation in Private Investigations
Report Writing Best Practices
Technology in Private Investigations
Utilizing Technology for Investigations
Online Research and Social Media Investigations
Research Tools
Social Media
Case Management and Client Relations
Managing Cases Efficiently
Industry Best Practices for Case Management
Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
Special Investigations
Polygraphs
Private Polygraph Licensing Requirements VA/NC
Workers Compensation Investigations
Wiretapping
Background Investigations
Due Diligence Investigations/Differences
Accident Investigations
Child Custody Determination Investigations
Infidelity Investigations
Missing Person Investigations
Undercover Investigations
Skip Tracing
Voir Dire Preparation
Criminal Defense Investigations
Private Process Service
Counter-Surveillance
Quiz
Drone Use
Technical Devices
Cameras, Microphones, GPS
Equipment Links
Test Preparation and Career Guidance
Test-Taking Strategies for Private Investigator Licensing Exams
Marketing For PI's
Conclusion
Recap and Final Thoughts
Next Steps for Advancing Your Career as a Private Investigator
Final Exam
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Pi Equipment
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