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When it comes to hiring a P.I.
In most states, a private investigator is required to pass a background check and undergo a character investigation before being issued a private investigator’s license. In addition, many states require the person to pass a test or another form of evaluation to prove adequate knowledge and qualifications. In many cases, a person applying for a private investigator’s license must also have prior law enforcement experience and be able to supply several positive character references before being eligible for the license. Hiring a Private Detective


Gadgets of the P.I.
Of course, no private investigator would be complete without gadgets. The first known private investigation gadget dates back to 1889. This glass magnifier was 3 inches round and 4/8 of an inch thick. It was handed out as a souvenir at the 1889 International Detective’s Conference in St. Louis, where private investigators from around the world gathered to share stories and secrets from the field of private investigation. Tools of the trade

 

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