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So you want to be a Private Investigator? (Surveillance)

If you're considering entering the world of Private Investigations as a Surveillance Agent, read on, you may be surprised.. In this day and age of Government funded courses, private investigation training is available en-masse to those seeking work. Do a course, get a...

Private Investigators and Drone Surveillance in Australia

by Terry

Drones, Multirotors, UAVs. This new form of radio controlled aircraft offers another angle on the world and opens up potential opportunities for surveillance use by Private Investigators. Considerations In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) governs...

Monitoring Employee Internet Use

by Terry

In a recent survey conducted by Websense and Harris Interactive, it was found that employees are using company internet connections an average of 3.4 hours a week for personal surfing. IT managers believed that figure is higher, and estimated personal...

Signs your Spouse may be cheating online

by Terry

The signs, or "red flags", listed here are common ways of helping to determine if your spouse is cheating on you online. Some will apply to the internet specifically, whilst others are more generic and apply to all forms of cheating. Note: With...

Spy Software – Monitoring Computer and Internet Use

by Terry

What is Spy Software? Spy Software is an application that allows the recording and logging of activities on a computer. The term spy is used as the software may discretely record activities without the users knowledge, such as when parents wish to...

How to catch a spouse cheating online

by Terry

• People spend up to 3 hours per week devoted to sexual activities on the internet. • 9.9% of men are addicted to sex and the internet. • 6% of women are addicted to sex and the internet. • 63% say online sexual activities do not have a positive effect...

Behavioural Interviewing Techniques

by Steven Van Aperen

The suspect was sitting in the interview room of Flemington police station listening to my every word. I had arrested John on suspicion for the commission of 25 burglaries in the Flemington area. Now I had to prove it. Flemington is a heavily populated...

The polygraph as an investigative tool in criminal and private investigations

by Steven Van Aperen

Throughout history there have always been problems in ascertaining the truth. In the 1500-1600’s the truth was verified by means of threat, promise and in some cases torture. However, the justices of the era soon realised that admissions gained could...

The Surveillance Vehicle Cooler

by Mark Gamer

For all of you Surveillance Operatives working in hot climates, here is an idea that will keep your surveillance van, car or four wheel drive cool. The system uses ice water circulating through a cooling element. Air is then drawn over the element and...

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