What Qualifications should a Private Investigator have?
Any private investigator you consider should be licensed, and if they carry a firearm they should be licensed for that as well. Often,Licensed Private Investigator are retired police officers, military police officers, or other officers of the law. They should be prepared to keep detailed notes, and have experience testifying in court as to their observations. A good PI should have a clean criminal record, and he or she should be prepared to work any hours necessary to settle your case. There is not necessarily an educational requirement to being a PI; in theory, anyone able to pass the licensing test and experience requirements can get a private investigator’s license in any given state. Many PIs do specialize in a specific area, such as following spouses, doing extensive background checks, or tracking down missing persons.
