Individuals who conduct investigations to detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishments or seek, examine and compile information for private clients. Private detectives and investigators offer many services including executive, corporate and celebrity protection; pre-employment verification; and individual background profiles. They also provide assistance in civil liability and personal injury cases, insurance claims and fraud, child custody and protection cases and premarital screening. They are trained to perform physical surveillance, often for long periods, in a car or van. They may observe a site, such as the home of a subject, from an inconspicuous location. The surveillance continues using still and video cameras, binoculars and a cell phone until the desired evidence is obtained. They also may perform computer database searches or work with someone who does. Computers allow detectives and investigators to quickly obtain massive amounts of information on individuals' prior arrests, convictions and civil legal judgments; telephone numbers; motor vehicle registrations; association and club memberships; and other matters. Specific duties depend on the needs of their client.
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