Private Investigator Entry Level (02E): An Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations - Softcover

Becnel IV, Philip A.

 
9781440194115: Private Investigator Entry Level (02E): An Introduction to Conducting Private Investigations
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1440194114 ISBN 13: 9781440194115
Publisher: iUniverse, 2010

Synopsis

While popular movies and novels romanticize the role of private investigators, the reality is quite different. It takes intense training, skill, and dedication to become a gumshoe and the journey is far from easy. Fortunately, professional private investigator Phillip Becnel offers his expertise to help you navigate this career in Private Investigator Entry Level (02E).

Drawn from Becnel's experience working as a private investigator and college instructor, this informative textbook offers an excellent balance of both theory and practice, and raises the bar on the quality of all private investigation instruction. Divided into informative, easy-to-understand sections, Becnel discusses important topics such as:

  • Types of investigators
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • General investigative skills
  • Documents and laws exclusive to the investigating profession
  • Categories of investigations
  • And much more
Written specifically as an instructional tool for the entry course required of all private investigators in the state of Virginia, this essential handbook nevertheless is a perfect textbook for beginners and a reference manual for more seasoned investigators. Both entertaining and educational, this guide is a must for anyone interested in delving into the world of private investigating.

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About the Author

Philip Becnel is the managing partner of Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group LLC, a national private investigative business based in Washington, DC. He is presently a registered private investigator in Virginia and a licensed private detective in Maryland and Washington, DC. Becnel lives in Washington, DC with his girlfriend, Melissa, and his two children, Ava and Philip.

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Publisher
iUniverse
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1440194114
ISBN 13 
9781440194115
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
224