If you’re reading this you’re likely considering hiring a private investigator. But you may be asking yourself, “Does my particular case actually require these services?” While there are countless situations in which an investigation can prove beneficial, it’s not always necessary. In light of this, Ben Butler Investigations offers complimentary consultations to initial callers. But it’s important for potential clients to feel that they are informed before making a decision, and above all to feel like they’re the ones in the driver’s seat. Continue reading “How Do You Know If You Need a Private Investigator?”
Eugene Private Investigation Case Study #1: Skip Tracing
Let’s imagine you’re a newly licensed private investigator, let’s say you live in Eugene, Oregon, since that’s where I live. You’ve just gotten your first case. Your client wants you to find someone. You’re given a first and last name, we’ll call her, “Margaret B.” You’re given her last known address, a rough age estimate, her last known phone number, her license plate and her home state. Based on what the client has told you Margaret moves frequently and definitely doesn’t want to be found. Based on the client’s reasons you don’t want Margaret to know you’re looking for her either.
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The Humane Animal
Do animals matter less than humans? It’s not a new idea, but it does imply that there is something special about humans, something intrinsic. It sounds rather mystical to me, but let us entertain the idea. Intrinsic value is a sticky subject, if it’s about the opposable thumbs then our designation of animals as property would amount to bigotry against paws. No, there are deeper differences at play, we are assured by our internet philosopher friends. Something within the human package endows us with our status above animals. That it seems hard to nail down is not discouraging, as we have tools of inquiry at our disposal. Continue reading “The Humane Animal”
Thoughts On Getting Information
Did you ever play the game six degrees of separation? You have to connect two disparate points by making a trail of sub-connections between them. That is not unlike locating someone. We are given fragments of information and charged with fleshing it out into a clear picture. It could be a bar someone used to frequent, a job they had ten years ago, and a name.
Tips For Hiring a Private Investigator
When a person considers hiring a private investigator, they may not know what to expect. They may feel vulnerable from having to provide personal details of their lives to a stranger, they may fear they’re being taken advantage of, or that the investigator won’t respect their privacy. They may be concerned that the investigator is not telling them everything. Bottom line, the client should feel that they are the ones driving the investigation and have the power to stop it at any time. So here is a short list of tips for hiring a private investigator. Continue reading “Tips For Hiring a Private Investigator”
3 things to consider when becoming a private investigator
People often fail to consider the realities of private investigation when choosing this career path. Realities which include the costs associated with any startup, irregular business hours, licensing requirements, etc.
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