The Professional Private Investigator Training Manual

Menser Security and Detective Training Agency, Inc. (MSDTA) have amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fi eld of security. A former Law Enforcement Offi cer, Detective James D. Menser Sr. Ph.D, President and C.E.O. of Menser Security founded the organization and Detective Training, Inc., comes from a long history of undercover operations security enforcement. Detective Menser was fi rst introduced to security in 1973 where he performed as a store detective. Due to his success, he gained employment at larger agencies providing additional responsibility, a wealth of knowledge and the inner workings of security. Menser has personally experienced every capacity of security from actual security guard service to middle and upper management services as well as sales representative for ERS Security and Detective Agency (bodyguard).

Menser Security and Detective Training Agency, Inc. (MSDTA) have amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fi eld of security. A former Law Enforcement Offi cer, Detective James D. Menser Sr. Ph.D, President and C.E.O. of Menser Security founded the organization and Detective Training, Inc., comes from a long history of undercover operations security enforcement. Detective Menser was fi rst introduced to security in 1973 where he performed as a store detective. Due to his success, he gained employment at larger agencies providing additional responsibility, a wealth of knowledge and the inner workings of security. Menser has personally experienced every capacity of security from actual security guard service to middle and upper management services as well as sales representative for ERS Security and Detective Agency (bodyguard).

Since the publication of the first edition of this volume, many new certification programs have begun in private and community colleges, including a course designed by the author for Boston University and a specialty certification by the U.S. Association for Professional Investigators. Reflecting the surge in interest into the investigative fi

An informative and useful selection, it offers the inside knowledge and techniques used by the professionals. Covered are such topics as bodyguarding, skip tracing, missing persons, surveillance, surveillance, disguises, clue gathering, bad check artists and much more. With the aid of this manual and four comprehensive tests (also provided), you can quickly prepare to work as a private detective.

Introduction to Private Investigation is designed to provide the essential knowledge and procedures needed to operate successfully as a private investigator. It is both an instructional textbook for those individuals desiring a career as a private investigator, and a resource manual that can be an invaluable tool for later reference. The approach is a direct, concise style, which facilitates comprehension by novices as well as experienced private investigators, and makes possible competent and professional performance of all types of private investigation. The purpose for writing this book is to fill the existing need within the field for a precise comprehensive text detailing the development of skills necessary for professional investigative work. In addition, there is a lack of recent, up-to-date textbooks currently available to individuals wishing to learn about private investigation. Introduction to Private Investigation will help fill this void. This easy-to-read textbook for investigators is filled with practical information and stories that will provide extremely valuable training. One unique attribute of the book is its commitment to the practice of private investigation in the private business sector as well as the public sector. Another notable quality is its concern with both the portrayal of private investigation as a legitimate professional discipline and the subsequent degradation of the popular, media propagated misconceptions of private investigators. Two new chapters have been added in this second edition, "Criminal Defense Investigation" and "Bioethics, Investigation, and the Occult," due to a complete lack of material for each subject pertaining to Professional Investigation. It will enable the professional investigator or apprentice to sharpen the skills they use every day. Be it undercover, surveillance, interviewing, case preparation, or courtroom testimony, even the most seasoned veterans understand the need to be on top of their game in order to provide clients with the best possible results. This book will help you accomplish that understanding. It will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and required tools before you go into battle with the Scales of Justice.

The third edition of this popular volume continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels. More relevant than ever, this edition adds two new chapters on death and terrorism investigations and several new sections, including insurance fraud, fire and arson investigation; indicators of online marital infidelity; obtaining governmental reports; service of subpoenas for witnesses in federal courts; the Rules of Professional Conduct; niche markets in the investigative industry; and managing and marketing an investigative practice.