Investigations, by definition, involve the collection of information. Depending on the type of investigation being carried out, different methods may be used to collect such information.
All investigations involve the gathering of facts--usually this is done through overt interviews with witnesses and experts, review of documents or evidence, and the collection of information using reports and forms and the like. These methods often suffice in getting to the bottom of the matter at hand. However, when someone who is the subject of an investigation is trying to hide something, it might be necessary to employ more unorthodox techniques to find out what’s really going on. It is situations like this where covert surveillance can be a valuable tool.
Many businesses end up being the victims of employee fraud and misconduct, and with such a high number of companies located here in NYC/Long Island, it's only natural that many companies here will experience this problem as well.
Surprisingly, many businesses don't even realize that they're being taken advantage of until long after the money has been taken. Consider a couple of Long Island and New York examples if you're not convinced:
Businesses don't operate in a vacuum. They rely on teamwork and allies – not only from employees, but from partners, suppliers, vendors, accountants, and more. In short – you'll likely end up doing business with a lot of different people in order to keep your company moving forward.
From time to time, you might find that the use of a private investigator is needed. A private eye isn't really what the movies make it seem like, and as such it's worth taking a look at what they can do for a business. You might be surprised at the positive impact they can have on your bottom line.
With that in mind, here are the top ways that a private investigator can help your company.