What Does a Private Investigator Do?

What Does a Private Investigator Do?

A private investigator helps individuals, businesses, and attorneys gather information, uncover facts, and obtain evidence for personal, legal, or corporate matters. Investigators conduct surveillance, background investigations, locate individuals, uncover fraud, and document activities to help clients make informed decisions.

Common Services Provided by Private Investigators

1. Surveillance Investigations – Investigators discreetly observe and document a person’s activities to gather evidence in cases involving infidelity, custody disputes, insurance fraud, or suspected misconduct.
2. Infidelity Investigations – Private investigators collect evidence when a spouse or partner is suspected of cheating, often through surveillance and activity documentation.
3. Background Investigations – Investigators conduct detailed background checks to uncover criminal records, civil cases, employment history, and other relevant information.
4. Locating Missing or Hard-to-Find Individuals – Also called skip tracing, investigators locate missing family members, debtors, or individuals avoiding contact.
5. Child Custody Investigations – Investigators document parental behavior and living conditions to support custody disputes and court proceedings.
6. Corporate & Employee Investigations – Businesses hire investigators to examine employee theft, fraud, misconduct, or internal disputes.
7. Asset Searches – Investigators help uncover hidden assets in divorce, fraud, or financial disputes.
8. Legal Evidence Collection – Investigators gather legally obtained evidence that attorneys may use in court cases.