Becoming a Private Investigator in Australia: What You Need to Know
Becoming a Private Investigator in Australia: What You Need to Know Introduction A private investigator plays a crucial role in uncovering the truth in various situations. Whether it's locating a missing person, gathering evidence for a legal case, or conducting background checks, private investigators are skilled professionals dedicated to finding…
Public Speaking for Private Investigators
Public Speaking for Private Investigators In the world of private investigations, presenting evidence in court is a crucial skill that can make or break a case. A key component of this skill set is the ability to engage in effective public speaking. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or just starting…
Striking the Balance: Work-Life Harmony for Private Investigators
Striking the Balance: Work-Life Harmony for Private Investigators The world of private investigation is one filled with intrigue, suspense, and the relentless pursuit of the truth. Private investigators often find themselves immersed in high-stakes cases, where their skills are put to the test. However, the demanding nature of this profession…
A Glimpse into the World of Government Investigations
A Glimpse into the World of Government Investigations Behind the headlines and within the corridors of power, a world of intrigue, complexity, and relentless pursuit of truth unfolds: the realm of government investigations. These investigations form the backbone of ensuring justice, accountability, and safeguarding the integrity of institutions. Working in…
The Future of Private Investigations
The Future of Private Investigations The world is changing and private investigators will have to change with it. Gone are the days of fretting partners engaging your services to stake out their cheating spouses from the car. With social media and find my phone apps it’s harder than ever for…
Do insurance companies and law firms use surveillance?
Do insurance companies and law firms use surveillance? Surveillance can be defined as the careful watching of a place or person. The place or person being monitored, is commonly known as the 'subject' Surveillance can either be conducted overtly or covertly. Simple examples of overt surveillance would be council or…
The History of Private Investigators
The History of Private Investigators When you think of a PI do you imagine a professional sleuth, clad in a trench coat and fedora slumped in a car with a long lens camera peaking out of the window? You’d be forgiven for thinking this is what a PI looks like.…
Becoming a Plaintiff Investigator
Becoming a Plaintiff Investigator Investigations is a very competitive field. Here at ASSET we receive lots of enquiries every week about getting into this exciting industry. And it’s no wonder considering the intrigue that a career in investigations offers and the fact that this industry is predicted to grow by…
Private Investigations Isn’t Actually What You Think It Is…
Private Investigations Isn't Actually What You Think It Is.. When you think of investigators, what comes to mind? Taking pictures of cheating spouses, hiding in bushes, conjugating with crims to get the insider scoop of what’s going on in the underbelly… That is a pretty common and misconceived stereotype of…
So What Do Investigators Do?
So What Do Private Investigators Do? [Updated 16th March, 2023] When someone asks 'what does a private investigator do?', what do you picture? You might have a mental vision of a middle-aged man, in a trench coat and a fedora. Sleuthing his way through a parking garage, taking pictures with…