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Happy National Private Investigator Day 2022!
Every year on July 24th, Private Investigators recognize National Private Investigator (PI) Day. It marks a special time where the contributions of licensed Private Investigators get recognition for their contributions... Read more...
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Great Security Guard Resume Examples
A resume is a one- to two-page summary of your education, skills, and work experience that gives potential employers an idea of why you would be a good fit for... Read more...
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Press Release: New Course Offering: Counter Terrorism, Advance Financial Profiling
NITA Announces New On-Line Curriculum: Counterterrorism, Advanced Financial Profiling Orlando, FL —NITA, the largest online training provider for investigators and security professionals, has added an advanced course on Counterterrorism. Classes... Read more...
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Best Surveillance Vehicles for Private Investigators
One of the most essential duties of a Private Investigator is conducting surveillance. When conducting surveillance, Private Investigators want to gather as much information as they can about the subject... Read more...
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Best Detective Tools for Private Investigators
Private investigators (PIs) have the important responsibility of retrieving information about a person, persons, or business. In order to do this properly, Private Investigators need to record and gather this... Read more...
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Security Guard Duties and Responsibilities
You’ve probably seen them at events, in front of high-dollar businesses, or in any number of public settings – security guards. Maybe you’ve considered becoming a security guard yourself and... Read more...
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Cannabis Dispensary Security Job: What to Expect
As more states around the country legalize the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana, the demand for this controlled substance has increased exponentially. In 2020, legal sales of cannabis hit... Read more...
MN Course Announcement May 2022
New Course Announcement - Board Approved Training (12 hrs) in Minnesota for Private Detectives and Protective Agents
NITA Approved to Offer State Required Training for Private Investigators & Security Guards in Minnesota Using Online PlatformOrlando, FL — NITA, is now approved to provide the state-required Minnesota Pre-Assignment... Read more...
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Criminal Profiling: An Introductory Guide
Law enforcement and investigators often use multiple investigative techniques to find the perpetrator of a violent crime and bring them to justice. Time is of the essence since finding the... Read more...
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What a Security Guard Can and Cannot Do
Security guards are commonly hired to secure private businesses, private residences, and events with large crowds. Individuals may also hire them to provide protection in a variety of situations. In... Read more...
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What is a Digital Private Investigator?
As technology becomes ever more ingrained into daily life, it is only natural that modern investigations increasingly involve some sort of technology. While private investigators may conduct surveillance on a... Read more...
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Types of Evidence in an Investigation and How They are Used
Fingerprints, interviews, analysis of a crime scene, background checks – what do all of these things have in common? In an investigation, these pieces of information can all be used... Read more...
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Investigator vs. Detective: What’s the Difference?
“Investigator” and “detective” are two terms often used interchangeably by the general public and in pop culture. However, these are two different careers with two different purposes in reality. While... Read more...
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Proprietary Security vs. Contract Security Companies: Which is Right for Your Business?
As companies grow and develop there is a greater need to protect their people, premises, and investments, and security becomes a priority. One of the most common questions that companies... Read more...
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How to Build a Security Team and Security Guard Training Program
The need for security continues to grow across the country as businesses and security companies everywhere look to constantly improve their operations and provide high-quality security services for themselves and... Read more...
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Security Guard Salary: How much Do Security Professionals Make?
Security Guard Salary: How much Do Security Professionals Make?Now is a great time to find a job in the security industry. The security field is booming. In fact, some projections... Read more...
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Security Officer vs. Security Guard: What’s the Difference?
Are you looking to start a new career in the security profession? The security field is growing quickly, and there are plenty of job opportunities available as security guards and... Read more...
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What are the Duties and Responsibilities of a Security Guard
Security professionals play an essential role in today’s society. All across the country, businesses, neighborhoods, schools, private individuals, and others are utilizing the services of security professionals to protect people,... Read more...
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9 Types of Security Guard and What They Do
Have you ever considered becoming a security professional? The security industry is growing at a steady pace, and there are a wide variety of exciting employment opportunities available today in... Read more...
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9 Best Jobs for Retired (or Former) Police Officers
Many police officers make a career in law enforcement their lifelong calling. However, like people in any other job, some police officers decide to switch careers. A key question that... Read more...
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10 Best Jobs for Veterans
Every year thousands of military veterans retire and make the transition from military life to civilian life. Transitioning can be intimidating at times, and veterans often have many questions about... Read more...
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Can a Private Investigator Use Social Media?
Did you know that more than 70% of people in the United States have a presence on social media? That’s nearly 250 million people! Each day many of these people... Read more...
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Interview vs. Interrogation: What’s the Difference and Which Can Private Investigators Use
Interviews and interrogations form the backbone of much of the fact-finding and fact-establishing investigative activities performed by law enforcement, and the findings gleaned from these activities can often be used... Read more...
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The Expert’s Guide to Writing Investigation Reports
As a private investigator, writing investigative reports is a critical piece of both the investigative and post-investigative processes. In many ways, these reports will form the backbone of what Private... Read more...
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5 Tips for Finding Hidden Cameras
Technology continues to advance and devices are getting smaller and smaller. Hidden cameras are no different. It is getting more and more hard to believe how small cameras can actually... Read more...
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6 Best Spy Cameras for Private Investigators
Hidden cameras are a great tool for monitoring your home, property, office, business, or personal space. There are thousands of spy camera options available on the market today, and these... Read more...
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How to Become a Security Guard
Are you looking for a rewarding career as a security professional? Security is a critically important function in society, and security guards are responsible for a wide variety of tasks... Read more...
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5 Best GPS Trackers for Cars, Kids, Spouses, and Pets
GPS tracking technology has made leaps and bounds over the past 20 years. GPS tracking systems continue to get smaller, more reliable, and more precise in their location services, and... Read more...
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9 Surveillance Techniques for Private Investigators
What comes to mind when you think of surveillance? Chances are you imagine something like a scene out of a classic spy movie where a detective stakes out at a... Read more...
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What Can A Private Investigator Do (and Not Do)
If you watch movies about private investigators, you may be led to believe that they are super sleuths who operate in legally questionable ways—hacking, breaking into buildings, bugging phones. However,... Read more...
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How to Conduct an Investigative Interview
One of the primary tools that private investigators use in conducting their investigations is the investigative interview. By asking questions of witnesses, informants, suspects, and others, private investigators can establish... Read more...
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How to Get a Private Investigator License
Are you ready to pursue a new career as a Private Investigator? Today in the United States, nearly 100,000 people work as private investigators, and new opportunities in the field... Read more...
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How to Become a Private Investigator in Texas
The investigative industry is growing all across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the country when it comes... Read more...
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How to Become a Private Investigator in Oregon
Across the U.S., the investigative industry is booming—with the Bureau of Labor Statistics noting in their 2019 numbers that the industry was growing at a rate of 8 percent—much faster... Read more...
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35 Types of Private Investigators
While it’s relatively easy to find information on how to become a private investigator, there is far less on how the different types of investigators—or investigative specializations—there are in the... Read more...
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How to Become a Private Investigator
Private investigation is a lucrative job, and in the United States, there are more than 36,000 people who have decided to make investigations their career. But while the industry is... Read more...
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How to Start a Private Investigation Agency
If you’ve ever considered becoming a private investigator, chances are you’ve also considered what it might be like to run your own private investigator agency—whether that means having a team... Read more...
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How much does a private investigator make?
For those considering a career as a private investigator, there are a lot of things to consider. From the state in which you become licensed to who you serve as... Read more...
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Pros & Cons of Becoming a Private Investigator
People pursue Private Investigator careers for a variety of reasons. Some love the challenge of uncovering information and piecing it together in a way that connects seemingly disparate circumstances. Others... Read more...
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Why Working Event Security Can Be Both Exciting and Rewarding
Many benefits come with a career in event security. It’s exciting to be an integral part of some of the most high-ticketed occasions people travel a long way to attend,... Read more...
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Cybercrime Investigation Techniques Explained
As more people depend on technology for work and personal affairs, cybercrime has become a growing threat to individuals, corporations, government agencies, and more. Cybercrime has become so prevalent in... Read more...
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5 Best Private Investigator Movies
Watching a well-written and captivating movie is always a great way to unwind and spend time with loved ones after a long day. Owing to the countless films about Private... Read more...
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7 Most Popular Private Investigator Specialties
The goal of any private investigation is to collect information. However, the type of information collected, and the clients involved, vary significantly depending on the Private Investigator’s specialty. The private... Read more...
What is the Typical Day of a Security Guard?
At the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA), our online courses are authored by Security Professionals who have enjoyed rewarding careers. One question they often receive from students at the beginning of their security careers is what is the typical day like for a security guard? Below, our Security Professionals answer that question and more to give prospective students a glimpse into what their future careers may become.What Makes Up Security Professionals’ Attire and Gear?Most Security Professionals have set schedules and routines that their lives can be planned around. Security... Read more...
Hard Lessons Learned as a New Private Investigator
The day that Private Investigators become licensed opens many doors for them. While this is a thrilling point in your career full of new opportunities, there are many lessons that Private Investigators learn with time and experience. Online private investigative training courses like those offered at the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) provide a wealth of knowledge that lays a strong foundation for a successful investigative career. However, there are great lessons that only come with years of doing the work. Here’s what we’ve found to be the top... Read more...
5 Reasons a Private Investigator Makes an Attorney’s Case Better
An experienced attorney understands that it takes a team to win a case. A successful legal case involves dedicated legal assistants to help with research and skilled experts on the witness stand. Often, Private Investigators are called to join legal teams. A trained Private Investigator’s knowledge allows them to bring a fresh perspective to the case and potentially discover new evidence.   Attorneys understand the intricacies of legal matters. However, their role in winning a case requires many tasks, including research, strategy, interviewing, and discovering new evidence. After that preparation,... Read more...
How Private Investigators Can Help Individuals Find Birth Parents
In recent years, there’s been a growing trend of birth parents looking for their adult children who they gave up decades ago. At the other end of the spectrum, adults searching for their birth parents has been quite common for years. In fact, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, about half of all adopted children search for their birth parents for various reasons. Perhaps they want to learn about their family’s medical history and genetics that could impact their health. Maybe they want to understand the circumstances that led... Read more...
NITA Introduces Florida State Examination Preparation Course for Private Investigators
Professionals with a desire to complete the Florida Private Investigator License Examination can look to the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc., (NITA) to study and prepare for the examination. This new and in-depth preparation course is open for enrollment and can be completed online from the comfort of home.   NITA launched the Florida State Examination Preparation course so applicants will be prepared and confident when taking the state examination. Private Investigators who complete NITA’s Examination Preparation master the topics covered in the Florida Private Investigator License Examination and can... Read more...
Why Continuing Education is Important for Your Security Job in Minnesota
At the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc., (NITA), our mission is to provide students with the necessary resources to develop their skills into a successful and rewarding career within the security industries. Many current and veteran security professionals have asked us whether continuing education is mandatory to retain licensure. While that answer varies from one state to the next, in this blog, we’ll consider what’s mandatory in Minnesota. Continuing Education is Required in MinnesotaCareers in the security fields are growing in Minnesota. The state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development projects... Read more...
How Private Investigators Can Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Shutdown
During the COVID-19 crisis, businesses deemed non-essential across the country had to close their doors and keep their companies afloat while working from home. As a result, some have had to alter their entire business strategy or close their doors forever. Work restrictions caused by COVID-19 have also impacted Private Investigators, and many are working from home in a limited capacity. However, there appears to be an emerging need for Private Investigators’ specialized services for global companies who do not have physical bodies in business locations strewn around the world.... Read more...