| Private investigation entails a lot of risks. Often a | | | | Computer Tools- since a almost everyone |
| PI works alone and maybe subjected to threats if | | | | transacts online, a private investigation will not be |
| he gets too close with the subject. One must | | | | complete without browsing the net for |
| have the necessary skills and tools to properly | | | | information. There are programs which allow one |
| collect the necessary information and connect | | | | to be half a globe away and still monitor the |
| them to solve a case. | | | | activities of a subject while on the internet. Some |
| Spy Tools | | | | software takes note of key strokes used during |
| Aside from the skills that are honed in the training | | | | email, browsing, chatting, or sending of messages |
| school and while on the field, the best spy tools | | | | online. This can later be used to access the |
| will greatly help in the success of a private | | | | private accounts of subjects which will reveal vital |
| investigation: | | | | information. |
| Camera- a PI always needs to take photos | | | | Mini spy cams - this can be used to capture |
| of his or her subjects from afar. A good camera | | | | videos or pictures of important documents, |
| with a good set of lens to help focus on the | | | | locations, or conversations without being |
| subject may accomplish the job. Smaller digital | | | | discovered by the subject. |
| cameras with powerful telephoto lens may be | | | | Classic Pad- a PI doesn't have perfect |
| very useful. | | | | memory and should always carry a reliable PI pad |
| Voice Recorder - the digital voice recorder is | | | | in case of gadget malfunction. |
| a must for every private investigator. The digital | | | | Important Network of Informants |
| recorder has evolved to have features like MP3 | | | | Private investigator tools are not complete |
| Player, automatic record setting, and onboard | | | | without the human factor. A PI must have a |
| memory. The digital voice recorder is very useful | | | | network of informants who can help him or her |
| during interviews to make sure that a PI will not | | | | solve a case. An informant may be someone who |
| miss information from a source. It can also be set | | | | can help during surveillance of a subject. The |
| up to record phone conversations automatically. | | | | informant can send the PI information about the |
| Everything can be reviewed so conversations can | | | | whereabouts or activities of a subject even when |
| be transcribed properly. | | | | mobile. |
| Card Recorder - this is a technological | | | | The PI must keep a very good rapport with the |
| innovation which does not require a physical | | | | informant. Motivation is the key so the informant |
| recorder. A PI can record business calls, cellular | | | | will cooperate throughout the private investigation. |
| phone calls, or residential phone calls. It allows | | | | The informant may be compensated in monetary |
| recording both ends of the line and valuable | | | | form unless he is a potential witness in court. A |
| communications are monitored and recorded | | | | paid witness will be inadmissible in the courtrooms. |
| hands-free. | | | | These tools of the trade will guarantee a |
| Wireless Audio Receiver- This allows listening | | | | smooth-sailing private investigation leading to |
| to conversation which are a few meters away. | | | | cases that are lved faster. A PI must invest on |
| Perfect for eavesdropping during surveillance | | | | these tools to flourish in the business. |
| activities. | | | | |