A private investigator (PI), also known as a private detective, is a professional hired to conduct investigations and gather information for individuals, businesses, or legal cases. They often work on a wide range of tasks, such as:
Surveillance: Monitoring people's activities to uncover evidence or gather information.
Background Checks: Investigating someone's history, such as criminal records, employment, or financial status.
Locating Missing Persons: Finding individuals who are missing, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Investigating Fraud: Detecting and documenting cases of fraud, such as insurance or financial fraud.
Assisting Legal Cases: Helping lawyers gather evidence, interview witnesses, or conduct other research for court cases.
Infidelity Cases: Collecting evidence of suspected marital infidelity.
Private investigators may work independently or as part of an agency, and their work often involves discretion, problem-solving, and attention to detail. They're not the same as police officers and don't have the same legal authority but can be invaluable in providing information and evidence within the bounds of the law.
