What can Private Investigators do legally?
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In Pennsylvania (states are different) we can do anything a policeman can do except arrest on sight - arrest takes a private criminal complaint to be filed with the local district justice, and reviewed for legality by the DA in the county sought. Actually, the PI has a broader scope than a policeman, who can only work in his political subdivision - PI's can work country-wide with their license.
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Private Detective or historian. I guess
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You might try a career in criminal investigations (Like CSI), law enforcement officer, private security guard, or try your hand as a gumshoe (private investigator).
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There aren't any rules, just don't break any obvious laws that you won't be able to explain later.\n\n1. Always keep your distance. Don't invade anyone's space and do not engage in any overtly violent act no matter how justified you feel.\n\n2. If you're going to take photographs make sure you are in a public place and your targets are also in a public place. If they are in a restaurant, bar, or car that's okay. Taking photos of them through the window of a private residence is a definite no-no. You could be charged as a voyeur ("peeping Tom").\n\n3. Do not resort to any kind of electronic audio bugging. The 'evidence' could land you in jail. Never 'wiretap' a phone or similar. This is a Federal offence and will land in serious trouble.\n\n4. If you are engaging in covert work on behalf of a client obtain a Private Investigators license. It'll keep you out of trouble later and you can deduct taxes too.\n\nOver all, use common sense and objectivity.
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If you have the cast, get an established,certified, qualified and respected private investigator
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www.pro-detective.com----------but you have to pay for these things----------i dont know of any freebies,and you will have diferent state laws etc.
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Let the professionals handle it .They know how to .Tell the police and they will know what to do.
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This REALLY depends on a case.\nBut here is some guesses as to WHO MIGHT be needed\n1. Private Investigator -- if the police already "convicted" you in their mind and won't look for extra evidence that supports your case\n2. Good general witnesses in particularly the ones that can supply yo u with an alibi(they seen somewhere else)\n3.  Good characters witnesses\nAnd finally\n4. Your family and friends to support you during the  tough time.\n\nas to WHAT\nI would recommend a LOT of money. It will definitely help. Ask your lawyer how.
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yes, but you will need a warrant from the FBI or  a local law office.  This is considered private info. and there has to be a  legal reason for wanting it.
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Private investigator, eventhough now you can do most of the searching online yourself.
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ask police.They knew the best methods
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You are not required to speak to police, but you can subpoenaed as a witness and required to answer any and all questions that do not incriminate you or violate certain protections, such as attorney-client, physician-doctor, or spousal relationships.
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Ask them.\n\nThat is private information that is protected through privacy laws.  If a bank or someone gives that out, they would be in TROUBLE!!
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Hire a private investigator who specializes in adoptions.
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I agree with the answer above, however I have to restate your question the way it SHOULD read:\n\nWhat rules does a private investigator have to follow while watching you? ... Spelling is so important if you're going to be taken more seriously.
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Date a Private Investigator.
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Hire a private detective, or better yet, get another boyfriend or a therapist.