PI's: Investigative Creativity

Successful private investigations work relies on knowledge, skills, abilities, and training. There are times that creativity is a critical part of the investigative process. Here are few creative ways that private investigators can find successful conclusions to difficult situations and investigations: 

• The Mirror - Working for a private company, the investigator finds that surveillance cameras do not adequately cover a hallway. Solution - Added a large mirror to the hallway wall to capture additional areas then zoomed the camera to the mirror to observe the suspect around the corner taking items from storage. 
• Surveillance Time Saving - Investigator conducting surveillance in an infidelity case has a suspicion that the target may be concerned they are being surveilled. Solution - Investigator stages a hunting camera in a parked vehicle to capture the suspect entering a house at all hours, other than the times surveillance was normally being conducted. 
  
• Package "Gotcha"! - Investigator is looking for an employee taking items from packages received by a company but camera surveillance of the dock area is lacking. Solution - Investigator ships a package to the company with a battery powered, wireless camera set to connect to the company network. Suspect employee is viewed on camera opening the package and removing the items. 

These are just a few creative ways to reach a successful conclusion in an investigation where creativity played a crucial role. When you encounter a difficult situation, take time to think of creative solutions. 

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