- Make sure they have a license!
Vast majority of states in US require that anyone engaging the practice of investigations be licensed. A Private investigator should be able to produce a copy of such a license immediately for you.
- Do you need to meet with the P.I.?
No, not unless you want to. Much of what we do can be done quickly and with a minimal amount of inconvenience and the formality of a meeting is usually not necessary.
- Always get a contract
Like any other service, you should get a contract that indicates what you are hiring the P.I. for and what you will get in return. If they cannot or will not present you with a contract, hang up the phone.
- Experience
Some private investigators have little or no investigative background. They enroll in some Private Detective school and after two months, they become a P.I.Investigative Resources of Texas opinion is that the more experienced investigator greater the likelihood that your desired results will be achieved.
- Licensed and Bonded
Being bonded is almost always a requirement to get a PI license. If you see a PI advertising that they are “bonded” that does not mean that they are a better investigator or that they offer you some special protection or status.
- Are they insured?
Keep in mind that the private investigator who you hire is working for you, as your agent. If he or she is working on your case and they damage someone’s property, get in a car accident, presents false information, etc. They should have ample insurance to cover any loses that arise. If they don’t, you, the one who hired them, are exposed. It is just good common sense to check for insurance coverage before you hire a PI.
Simple hiring a private investigator may not solve your problem; you need an expert private investigator like Investigative Resources of Texas in East Texas. With their experience and skills, Investigative Resources of Texas has helped thousands of people. To learn more about their services, visit http://www.texasgumshoe.com/services/.Call Dallas: 214-662-1006, Fort Worth: 817-773-1385, Houston: 832-260-8389.
