Hiring a private investigator in Sydney or the Gold Coast?
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 locating missing
persons 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 number of issues that the police
normally do not undertake. There are several reasons why you should not carry
out private detective matters on your own.
Do You Know the Law?
Do you know what you can and cannot do legally when it comes to
do an investigation by yourself? Unless you know your Australian law (and even
that varies from state to state), a trained expert should be employed 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
assist in a court of law should the circumstances call for it. Because you will
not know or understand the many points of the law, you could potentially gather
information or evidence illegally or unintentionally contaminate it – negating
it’s use, and landing yourself in legal distress.
Training and Experience
The average person will not have the experience necessary to
carry out an investigation. Hiring a professional makes sense because private detectives are more likely to identify reality when questioning people, as well
as know when they are following false leads. They can handle themselves in a
variety of situations and have the general experience to take an investigation
from beginning to end. Investigators in Australia need to be licensed in their
respective states and all those holding a licence will have training
qualifications under the national training framework guidelines
Skills and Technology
Investigative work is a special ability that takes a lot of
study, training and perseverance. They understand the legalities of tracking
and listening devices, how to conduct surveillance properly whether it is
following a vehicle or positioning themselves at a certain location without
being observed.
Technology is a large part of investigations these days so an
investigator will know which internet resources to look at, what databases to
search through and even trace emails. Private investigators have access and
know how to use a variety of surveillance equipment that can help their cases
as well. Remember that Australian privacy laws are very strict and surveillance
is one of the few avenues we have of gaining results.
Other reasons why you should not conduct an investigation on
your own include the possible danger. You do not have the experience to stay
safe or identify hazardous situations. Plus, investigations can take time and
sometimes it is tedious work. Can you take the time out and devote yourself to
your case? Chances are you have to work, go to school or raise a family,
leaving very little time for the investigation. Take the safe and smartest
route and look to professional private investigators to get the results for
you.
Lipstick Investigations have been in business for 15 years and
have offices in Sydney and on the Gold Coast, also covering Brisbane. We also
have trusted agencies right around the Australia. Phone us on 1300LIPSTICK or
0411 853 111, or email your inquiry to enquiries@lipstickinvestigations.com.au
