Private Investigators and Relationships

Employing the services of a Sydney private investigator isn’t an easy decision; it is often a last resort. Whether trying to catch an unfaithful partner or look into the history of a potential business associate, it takes a great deal of thoughtfulness and professionalism to deal with such cases and the client places an enormous amount of trust in the private investigator. These frequently asked questions should offer readers with a comprehension of some of the issues that have to be considered very carefully before trying to catch a cheating spouse.

Is it ethical?

This is one of the most common anxieties when thinking about hiring a private investigator, especially when attempting to catch a cheater. If a secret affair could be described as two-faced and deceiving, then how would we describe the act of secretly employing an investigator to watch their every move?

Unfortunately, cases in which initial suspicions prove true account for the majority of matrimonial investigations, well over 80%  In these cases, there is hardly a moral case to argue as the suspicions of the client were proven true. Often, the suspecting spouse has given the cheating partner every chance to admit their affair, choosing only to turn to the help of a private investigator when the sequence of suspicion and lies continues again and again. But that doesn’t make the decision to hire a private investigator any easier – it is one of the hardest things you will ever do.

In cases when activities can be explained innocently, the moral and ethical case can seem less clear. But finding out that initial suspicions are incorrect can also bring long lasting peace of mind. In these cases the questioning party may choose to tell their partner which aspects of behaviour caused the suspicion in the first place, prompting them to change their ways and help re-establish trust within the relationship.

What steps can I take before hiring a licensed private detective?

If you are reading this article, it would seem that you already have strong suspicions that your partner is having an affair and feel that hiring a private investigator might offer a solution. But how can you be sure that you've taken every step to offer your cheating partner to admit infidelity? Confronting your partner may be enough to either confirm or allay your concerns. However, if you still have doubts, it’s time to call in the experts. The  other side of this point is that if you confront your partner before investigating the issue, then they have just be made aware that you are suspicious in the first place and this may encumber a surveillance investigation further down the track.

What if my spouse finds out I had them observed?

When attempting to catch a cheating partner it is most important to select the best private investigator for the job. An experienced private investigator will have all the necessary skill and know-how to carry out surveillance efficiently and discretely without compromising the client. Choosing the right private investigator is one of the most important factors that will determine the results achieved.

Do I really want to know the truth?

You already know the answer to that question. Finding out the truth can be one of the most overwhelming and painful moments that life can throw at you. For some relationships the damage is irreversible but others learn to work through their issues, emerging from the ordeal stronger and with a renewed sense of promise.

Should you wish to contact us here at Lipstick Investigations in Sydney or in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, please call us on 1300LIPSTICK or email us directly at enquiries@lipstickinvestigations.com.au

Sydney Private Investigator meets Homeland

Leading Sydney private investigator Lipstick Investigations was recently asked to teach a quick investigation training course for some media journalists to coincide with the promotion of the Emmy award winning US television program “Homeland”.

Lipstick Investigations, along with sister agencies Agency99Investigations and Integral Investigations, and its training subsidiary The Investigative Collective organised a crash-course in being a Sydney private investigator corresponding with the release of Homeland Season 2.

The first part of the surveillance training course was held in a posh hotel suite, and then after covering all of the basics the students set out into the Sydney CBD for a field exercise. Of course we had to engineer the whole private investigation exercise due to the limited time so we had a handful of licensed private investigators organised to be the ‘bad guys’ and there were two other private detectives showing the students around explaining surveillance methods and the ideal way to carry out an investigation of this type. We had to engineer the course in such a way that it utilised the usual types of activities a target will do – static surveillance (watching a target form a fixed point), foot surveillance (following on foot) and mobile surveillance (following in vehicles).

The journalists / students followed one target through the Sydney streets in the morning peak hour on foot before she climbed on to a bus, then catching a ferry, where she met with a second target and switched some ‘stolen plans’. They both then went and caught a train, before separating. The new target (now holding the ‘plans’) then got into a taxi where we had a surveillance car waiting. The cab was tracked to a drop-off point some kilometers away where the ‘stolen plans’ were handed over to a final target.

The students and the private investigators all met up at the end for a debrief and a giggle about the morning’s activities – and the successes enjoyed. All the journalists agreed that being a private investigator in Sydney is not the easiest thing to do!

After the course there were a number of articles written by the journalists including these light-hearted looks at being a Sydney private investigator. The first is a story written by Toby McCasker from the Fairfax publication “The Vine”. You can read the article by following this link http://www.thevine.com.au/life/news/i-was-a-terrible-real-life-spy-for-a-day-20130918-265359/ 

And a second entertaining critique was penned by Cathy Morris and printed in mXMagazine – of which over six hundred thousand copies are handed out to Sydney commuters.

Lipstick Investigations have offices in Sydney and the Gold Coast, and have trusted affiliates right around the Australia. Call us on 1300LIPSTICK or email your inquiry to enquiries@lipstickinvestigations.com.au