Hiring a Sydney Private Investigator?

Hiring a Sydney private investigator? Private investigators sometimes get a bad rap in the movies but in real life, they can help you with a number of investigative issues from finding missing people to making discreet inquiries about potential significant others. In Australia many investigations are solved by using surveillance techniques. As licensed professionals we often investigate a variety of issues that the police normally do not or will not handle. There are several reasons why you should not handle sleuthing matters on your own.

Knowledge of the Law

Do you know what you can and cannot do legally when it comes to investigating by yourself? Unless you are well-versed in the law, an expert should be hired to conduct the investigation for you. Licensed private investigators will know and understand the law as well as the best legal way to collect evidence that will hold up in a court of law should the situation call for it. Because you likely will not know or understand the many nuances of the law, you could potentially gather information or evidence illegally or unintentionally contaminate it – negating it’s use, and landing yourself in hot water.

Experience

The average person will not have the experience necessary to conduct an investigation. Hiring a professional makes sense because they are more likely to identify lies when questioning people as well as know when they are following false leads. They can handle themselves in various types of tricky situations and have the general experience to take an investigation through to the end.

Skills and Technology

Investigative work is a special ability that takes a lot of study, training and dedication. It takes more than tailing a vehicle or taking covert pictures of cheating spouses. They understand the legalities of tracking and listening devices, how to conduct surveillance properly whether it is following a vehicle or stationing themselves at a particular location without being seen.

Technology is a large part of investigations these days so an investigator will know which internet resources to tap, what databases to search through and even trace IP addresses and emails. Investigators have access and know how to use a variety of surveillance equipment that can help their cases as well.

Potential danger and the time factor are additional reasons why you should not conduct an investigation on your own. You likely do not have the experience to stay safe or identify hazardous situations. Plus, investigating takes time and sometimes it is tedious work. Can you clear your schedule and devote yourself to your case? Chances are you have to work, go to school or raise a family, leaving little time for investigating. Take the safe and smartest route and look to professional private investigators to help you.

Agency99 have offices in Sydney and the Gold coast, and have trusted affiliates right around the country. Call us on 1300 547 784 or email your inquiry to enquiries@agency99.com.au