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In Case of Emergency
Next time you pick up your cell phone, think "ICE". Nothing to do with the temperature, but it's a cool thing to do. "ICE" on your mobile phone means "In Case of Emergency". Most newer phones come with ICE in bold or red letters as the permanent first entry in your contact list or phonebook. Take a minute or two to add a few contact numbers (some phones will allow 3 or more different contacts within ICE).
Why? If you are in an accident and can't communicate or if you are lost or missing and your cell phone is recovered, emergency personnel or a fellow citizen can assist by contacting a family member, friend or medical care by simply dialing one of your ICE numbers. Most of us load dozens of speed dial numbers into our mobile phones - too many for a stranger to sift through in order to guess at and eventually contact the proper person. Speed is critical in an emergency, and your life could depend on it.
If your mobile phone is older and does not have an automatic ICE entry, create your own. If someone scrolls through your contact list, they will find it and be able to help if you have an emergency.
So, remember - regardless of the weather outside, think "ICE" to keep yourself safe in an emergency.
- Lou
A Valentine's Day Message
Well, it's Valentine's Day - typically one of the busiest days of the year for Private Investigators working in "Domestic" matters.
Whenever a client or potential client calls to tell me that they believe a spouse or partner may be cheating on them and that they would like to do something about it, my first response is "If you are suspicious enough to share such difficult news with me, then chances are your hunch is correct."
Now the question is, "If you hire me to secure information and gather evidence, what do you hope to accomplish? Are you seeking to confront someone with the evidence, are you satisfying your curiosity and looking for personal closure, or are you building a case for divorce, custody or support?"
As difficult as it is, when you engage a PI in the matter of a cheating spouse or partner, try to put your emotions aside and work with your PI and your attorney to map out the "what" and "why" of your case and the surveillance or research that may be involved. Always ask yourself the question... "Do I really want to know, and do I really want to see the evidence of my suspicions?"
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Why a Private Investigator?
The world of the Private Investigator is intriguing and fascinating, especially to people not involved in it on a daily basis. Books, radio, television and movies have all depicted the PI as a handsome and fearless man or a smart and sexy woman doing whatever it takes to serve their clients. Always a lot of gunfire, travel to exotic destinations, and briefcases filled with cash.
Your Private Investigator is really about "Information". They seek information, gather information, verify information and provide information. There may be some travel. Hopefully, no guns are involved (but we should know what to do when confronted). And we all like to get paid for our work.
A PI worth his or her fee is someone who excels in the business of information. You hire a PI to seek, gather, verify and provide this information because your google search or the personal stalking of your husband's suspected lover is simply not enough. The information is too valuable to be left to amateurs - you need a trained professional with credentials and a proven background, and with knowledge of the tools required to successfully seek, gather, verify and provide. Some of us are more experienced in business settings, criminal situations, foreign locations, or covert operations. Just ask and learn more about what your PI can do for you and the information you need.
Your Private Investigator is really about "Information". They seek information, gather information, verify information and provide information. There may be some travel. Hopefully, no guns are involved (but we should know what to do when confronted). And we all like to get paid for our work.
A PI worth his or her fee is someone who excels in the business of information. You hire a PI to seek, gather, verify and provide this information because your google search or the personal stalking of your husband's suspected lover is simply not enough. The information is too valuable to be left to amateurs - you need a trained professional with credentials and a proven background, and with knowledge of the tools required to successfully seek, gather, verify and provide. Some of us are more experienced in business settings, criminal situations, foreign locations, or covert operations. Just ask and learn more about what your PI can do for you and the information you need.
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Best wishes for a great summer,
Lou