Anyone (licensed or unlicensed) who works independently to solve crimes or looks into records is considered a private investigator and are also known as detectives. They are very similar to investigators who are members of police agencies. Private investigators use a variety of methods to solve crimes. Street work involves interviewing witnesses, which can be very time consuming. Detectives also rely on informants with whom they have networked over the years, who have connections with people a detective would not be able to directly approach. In addition, private investigators examine records and forensic evidence.
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