Observe someone without being observed.
Dig up long-buried dirt.
Catch a cheating spouse.
The Everything Private Investigation Book shows you the basic research
techniques and tricks the pros use. You'll learn how to get background
information using a wide range of sources, including newspapers, court
records, military files, and even the DMV. Written by experienced
investigators, this guide helps you to:
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Use the Internet to get information on anyone and anything
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Conduct background checks for prospective employees or tenants
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Uncover hidden identities and assets
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Manage a physical or electronic surveillance
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Protect privacy and avoid identity theft
Whether you're a journalist, an amateur genealogist, a business owner, a
landlord, or just curious, you'll find essential information in this
guide. In addition to being a valuable resource, The Everything Private
Investigation Book is also a fascinating read. Even "armchair
detectives" will enjoy reading about famous real-life and fictional PIs
and the little-known secrets professionals use to crack the case.
Sheila L. Stephens was the first female Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
(ATF) special agent in the state of Alabama and one of the first in the
nation. She recently graduated from Boston University with a master's
degree in criminal justice. After leaving the ATF due to injury, Ms.
Stephens opened a private investigation/security business. She is a
criminal justice professor at Andrew Jackson University and a
contributing writer and associate editor of The Agent, the newsletter
of the National Association of Federal Agents (NAFA). Ms. Stephens lives
in Bessemer, AL.
