Download or read book Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations written by Philip A. Becnel IV and published by Coventry House Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-10 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations provides the essential tools you need to become a successful private investigator. From conducting straightforward background investigations to more complicated cases involving accidents and fraud, you will learn the critical skills needed to conduct all types of investigations and build a thriving business. Specifically tailored to meet the requirements established by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, this easy-to-use resource offers an excellent balance between theory and practice, and is the definitive guide for private investigation instruction. Learn About Eight Types of Investigations: • Accident investigations • Background investigations • Criminal investigations • Domestic investigations • Fraud and financial investigations • Insurance investigations • Missing persons investigations • Undercover investigations Inside This Textbook You Will Learn: • How to apply the scientific method to the investigation process • How to conduct research, interviews, and surveillance • How to manage the products of an investigation • The ethics of being a private investigator • The law of public and private investigations