Most of the time, your success in a case highly depends on how good your private detective is. When choosing a private detective for your Sydney case, you must keep in mind a few key factors.  

Choose a professional to do a professional’s job 

Situations that require private investigation likely require both the skills and the tools of a professional. Whether you simply need to find the owner of a phone number or you need to do a full background check on a person, it is a professional who can get these done efficiently.  

You might be tempted to hire an amateur, an ex-law enforcement officer, or perhaps even a hacker who moonlights as a private detective. You might have received a recommendation from a friend, or you are looking to hire them as their services may be less pricey than professional investigative services.  

However, when it comes to the situation you are in, what you should be focusing on is the quality of the results. You want to have the assurance that you will get correct answers as fast as possible, way before you move your money. You can only have this assurance when you choose to work with professionals or agencies who are experienced and licenced.  

Additionally, choosing a licenced professional or agency also assures your own information safety. A licenced private detective in Sydney is bound by protocols and best practices for confidentiality.  

Check for their licence and experience 

Speaking of, it would be worth it to check for a private investigation team’s CAPI licence before hiring them. CAPI stands for Commercial Agents and Private Inquiry. You can verify their licence either by checking your state’s police register or getting in touch with relevant offices such as Business Affairs offices (as private investigation agencies are also required to have a business licence.) 

Of course, a person or agency’s licence does not necessarily cover their breadth and depth of experience. So, you want to look into their experience as well. You can do so by reading customer testimonials on their website or reaching out to the person who recommended them to you to ask about their services.  

You can usually just ask an agency directly. How long have they been operating? What is their history? They can give you a few examples on situations they have worked on that are similar to yours – they are unlikely to disclose any specific information, but it would help your decision-making when they describe that situation and their solution for you.  

Choose a private investigation team that specialises in handling cases like yours 

While many private investigators can cater to all sorts of situations, you still would be better off choosing one with a specialisation that matches your situation.  

For example, if their specialisation is on personal situations – cheating partners, online dating scams, background checks for new friends you are suspicious about – you want to choose an investigator that has had much experience with these situations as they are likely to pick up a pattern in those dynamics and can get answers for you quickly.  

Or, if the situation is extremely urgent like when you are trying to locate a missing person, someone with experience in that can be of great help. There is a chance that he/she has worked with other industry professionals or local agencies many times before that they’re able to pick up the task quickly.  

Conversely, if you run or represent an organisation or a business, you do have a specific set of needs. Whether you require investigations for new applicants or potential business partners, an investigator who has worked with organisations before would understand your specifications immediately. When working with them, you would not have to explain yourself too much as they can anticipate your needs. 

Ask if they can tailor their services to your needs 

A situation may fall under a general category, but still, no two situations are the same. For sure, there would be unique details in your situation, or you would have your own specific preferences or requests that you would like for your private investigator to work on.  

The one you choose must be able to provide some legroom for you to bring these up. For sensitive or urgent personal situations, in particular, they must also be empathetic enough to understand what you are going through. Investigators who are serious about empathy and customer care are hard to come by, so if you find one who you feel comfortable and assured with, you are likely to get out of a bad situation faster and in a better disposition. 

Check if they offer a range of services 

Of course, you do not want to find yourself in a situation that would require the services of a private investigator again in the future. However, knowing one and establishing a relationship with one will make you feel more assured moving forward that you have someone or a whole team to turn to in case things go awry.  

If you are looking to partner with a private investigation company for your business, you also want to make sure you have one number to call for all your needs – these can range from applicant screening to credit card fraud. 

Also, if they offer a range of services, you can recommend them to friends and family who might later need their help.  

If you are looking for a private detective in Sydney, get in touch with Sticky Beaks Anon today  

Anytime you need investigative services – whether you are simply looking to match a number with a name or perform an asset search for legal purposes – the team over at Sticky Beaks Anon can help. Call us at 1300 882 433 or email us at info@stickybeaksanon.com.au.