Private Eyes: What Private Investigators Really Do

The American public has long been fascinated by private eyes. A multitude of movies, TV shows, and novels, bear witness to this. Yet few people see beyond the romanticized Hollywood mystique to what private investigators really do. PRIVATE EYES is an inside look at today's investigation business. Eight top investigators, all with different specialties, tell you how they got into the business and reveal the tricks they use to solve their cases. Go behind the scenes to learn the latest on investigating murder and mayhem, using hightech listening or spying devices, tailing someone, going undercover, procuring evidence conducting interrogations, using public records, and working with police departments and government agencies This is a must for anyone considering becoming a private investigator, as well as for those already in the business who want a peek at the proven techniques of other PIs. Plus anyone intrigued with the work of private eyes will find this a fascinating read.

Author: Sam Brown and Gini Graham Scott
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 04/22/2010
Pages: 316
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781450224376

About the Author

GINI GRAHAM SCOTT, Ph.D., J.D., is a nationally known writer, consultant, speaker, and seminar/workshop leader, specializing in business and work relationships and in professional and personal development. She writes books about social trends, popular culture, lifestyles, and criminal justice. She is founder and director of Changemakers, and has published over 50 books on diverse subjects. Her latest books include: PLAYING THE LYING GAME, WANT IT, SEE IT, GET IT!; ENJOY! 101 LITTLE WAYS TO ADD FUN TO YOUR WORK EVERYDAY; and DISAGREEMENTS, DISPUTES AND ALL OUT WAR. Scott has received national media exposure for her books (including appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, Montel Williams, CNN, and the O'Reilly Factor). She also hosts and produces an internationally syndicated radio program CHANGEMAKERS. Her Websites are at www.ginigrahamscott.com and www.changemakersproductions.com.

SAM BROWN is the owner of Sam Brown Investigations, a full service, worldwide, investigative network. He began his career over thirty-two years ago, working for private investigators in San Francisco. He is a Certified Professional Investigator (CPI), a Certified International Investigator (CII), and a member of the World Association of Detectives (WAD). He is a past and current Board Member for the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) and has served as San Francisco District Director from 2007 to 2009. He received the California Association of Licensed Investigator's "Investigator of the Year" award in 2003. He also is the director of the Investigative Career Program, an 8-week state certified academy for those entering the field of investigations. He has appeared on several television broadcasts internationally. His Website is at www.sambrowngroup.com.

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