miercuri, 12 noiembrie 2014

Most Commonly Used Gadgets During Private Investigations

By Mayra Pierce


It is not easy to work as an investigator. More so if you are on a covert task that requires you to follow subjects without their knowledge. Without proper training, you will risk divulging your identity and even harming the reliability of your office. And for a government agent, this could be the worst case scenario that can cost him his entire career.

Finding facts, solving crimes and getting concrete information from credible sources will not be easy without any backup. In the case of private investigators, this backup comes in the form of technological advances. Private investigations Oregon for instance pay high regards on the important role played by technology. Such is visible on their agents assigned on the field.

But since working in this department involves covert operations, agents need to have access to equipment that will help them get the job done. After all, they are covert investigators. The last thing they would want is to blow their cover while following a high profile subject. Let us get to know some of the most commonly used gadgets in this operations and see if any sounds familiar.

First we have the bulletproof vests. The usage of this one is not just limited to investigators. Even police and high profile judiciary members make use of this for basic protection. Private investigators who are constantly exposed to danger have to wear this as a standard operating procedure.

Then we have the digital voice and audio recorders. This is highly valuable especially during interviews. It helps agents keep track of minute, important data in a conversation. Also, it can serve as a solid evidence in nailing a culprit once a formal case is filed.

Third are electronic phone bugs. A lot of us may not like the idea of someone listening to our phone calls and reading our messages. It is invasion to our privacy. In fact, it is. But private investigators who work directly under the orders of the government have special clearances to do just that. This however is limited to people who are under surveillance. So unless you did something terrible to merit the agency to monitor your communication lines, then you do not have to worry.

Fourth are the cameras that can be placed on your clothing. Investigators use this when they need to take videos and photos covertly. Some are installed on glasses, others are on the shirt. It is technically difficult to spot its presence directly unless you really look close. This is why it is so convenient to use. Even more convenient at times than hidden cameras inside rooms and offices.

Last but not the least is the GPS. This device is used to track vehicular activities thus pointing the location of the subject. Agents find this convenient especially if they need to identify the location of a person without having to be in the same place.

Being a private investigator is not easy. Even seasoned agents who have been working for their department for years admit that the job is constantly fluid and is full of unpredictability. But with a heart that is willing to serve people, a keen mind to do quick analysis on facts and high end gadgets around, the job becomes a lot easier.




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