A private investigator or PI for short can go by many names, such as private eye, private detective or inquiry agent. Private investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. A handful of very skilled PI's work with defence attorneys on capital punishment and criminal defence cases. Many also work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims. They can also be hired to work on cases of adultery, child custody and alimony in order to gain grounds for divorce or for the process after.
Most PI's require a license depending on the country or state, this also depends on whether they are allowed to carry firearms or not. Some are ex-police officers, some are ex-military, ex-spies or were perhaps bodyguards and security guards. While they may investigate a police matter, they do not have the power of police, and as such only have the same powers a civilian would have. They must keep strict documents of all activity if called upon in court.
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