Description of Private Investigations in this Area
They have databases and information systems that are kept up-to-date to assure the investigation process is fully enhanced. During a surveillance of a subject’s home, investigators use binoculars, cell phones, and video tape recorders. It is against the law for investigators to ‘video eavesdrop’, meaning to record someone during their private moments, especially when they are undressed or engaging in a sexual act. Because of that, clients who are trying to find out if their spouse is cheating, they can’t get visual proof of the actual act.
Voice recorders also have laws about recording someone without their consent. All parties must say that it is okay, prior to the recordings. The parties involved that do give their consent have to say it on record. There are sometimes exceptions for only one party that needs to give consent.
On some cases, environments can change radically from a nice room to an underground club. There are also times when a job could get dangerous and requires weapons, as an example, a bodyguard. All detectives don’t carry a weapon since there job is to only gather information and evidence for a client. They also work in stores and hotels as a means to prevent loss, theft and vandalism. Those who commit vandalism or thievery will be apprehended and possibly testified against in court by the detective.
Private investigators aren’t the only ones who aren’t able to listen in on individuals’ private moments. There are times when an individual, group of individuals that will bug someone’s house or phone, so that they can listen to you when you think that you are alone. Private investigators in Chicago offer a sweep for bugs. If you ever think that you are bugged, you should do something about it immediately, because the people who have bugged are criminals most likely trying to get confidential information.
Whenever you are planning to get a private investigator for whatever reason, be sure that you are positive that they have a license. An individual who says they are an investigator and are being paid to do investigations without a license can be convicted by law.
Local Associations and/or Important Resources
Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns
IllinoisIn Illinois, one must pass an exam in order to become licensed. The website for licensing in Illinois was difficult to navigate., Reference Website: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/dtct.aspContact Information:Website: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/dtct.aspEmail: Consumer Services 320 W. Washington, Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62786 Phone: (217) 785-0800 Fax: (217) 782-7645 Associations: Associated Detectives & Security Agencies of Illinois, Inc http://www.the-adi.com/Citation Statute: 225 ILCS 447/ http://law.justia.com/illinois/codes/chapter24/2474.htmlQualifications Requirement: Applications for licensure by examination, together with all supporting documentation, including verification of work experience, must be on file at least 60 days prior to the date of the examination.
No candidate shall be admitted to the examination until having fulfilled the experience and/or education requirements specified in Section 15-10(a) (6) of the Act. To determine such fulfillment, the following standards shall be applied:
The term "year" shall be 12 months with an average of at least 20 work days per month during which the applicant was engaged in full-time employment equal to 1500 hours or more annually.
"Full time supervisor in a law enforcement agency" shall mean a sworn peace officer serving in a full-time position responsible for the direction and performance of other law enforcement personnel.
"Investigator in a law enforcement agency" shall mean a sworn peace officer who serves in the capacity of a full-time detective/investigator or above rank.
The passing grade on the examination is 70 or above.
Upon notification of successful completion of the examination, the applicant may apply to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division) for licensure. The application must be complete and must be accompanied by one of the following:
Verification of electronic fingerprint processing from the Illinois Department of State Police or one of the Illinois State Police approved vendors. Applicants shall contact one of the approved vendors for fingerprint processing;
Out-of-state residents unable to utilize the Illinois State Police electronic fingerprint process may submit to one of the Illinois State Police approved vendors one fingerprint card issued by the Illinois State Police, accompanied by the fee specified by the vendor; or
Verification, on forms provided by the Division, of proof of retirement as a peace officer within 12 months prior to application in lieu of fingerprints. A peace officer is defined as any person who by virtue of his/her office or public employment is vested by law with a primary duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses; officers, agents or employees of the federal government commissioned by federal statute to make arrests for violations of federal criminal laws shall be considered peace officers. (Section 5-10 of the Act) Such verification shall be signed by the applicant's employer;
Proof of at least $1,000,000 of liability insurance held by the applicant as evidenced by a certificate of insurance from the insurer; and
The required fees specified in Section 1240.570.
A successful examination score shall be valid for 6 years. After 6 years the examination score will be void and an applicant will be required to file a new application, meeting the requirements at the time of the new application, and will be required to sit for and pass the examination. Reciprocity: The state of Illinois does not have reciprocity agreements with any other states. Testing: One must pass an exam in order to obtain a Detective license in the state of Illinois. The exam cost $282.40, and the schedule of exams is posted on the following link:
http://www.continentaltesting.net/ProfDetail.aspx?Entity=2&ProfID=25 Fees: Endorsement of Application fee
$500.00 Renewal Information: Illinois has online license renewal at the following website:
https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/renew_cc/renwchck.asp Forms: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/forms/pd-ex.pdf Illinois State requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards and Agencies.
Only licensed investigators can conduct investigations in Illinois.
State Licensing Authorithy: Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Website: http://www.idfpr.com/default.aspEmail: kmcshane@continentaltesting.netPhone: (217) 785-0800 Illinois
licenses are only good in Chicago Illinois and surrounding areas in the
state. There is no State Reciprocity in the state of Illinois.
Private Investigation Cases which can be covered in this Area:
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Accident Reconstruction
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Maritime or Boating Investigations
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Activity Checks
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Medical and Dental Malpractice
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Adopted Child Locate Investigation
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Mergers and Acquisitions Investigation
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Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
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Mind Control or Brainwashing Investigations
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Arson or Fire Loss Investigation
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Missing Persons
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Background Checks (Online Dating)
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Mobile Phone and PDA Seizures
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Background Investigation
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Money Laundering Investigations
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Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial)
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Mystery and Secret Shopper
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Birth Parent Locate Investigation
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Organized Crime Control or RICO
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Blacklisting and Blackballing Investigations
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Other (Please Describe)
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Bomb Threats and Detection
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Paternity Investigations and Testing
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Cheating Decoy Investigations
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Personal Injury
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Child Abuse or Molestation
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Personal Protection
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Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
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Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
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Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography)
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Domestic Purposes
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Child Support Enforcement and Collection
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Employee Purposes
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Child Support Modification
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Pre Employment Screening
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Cohabitation Investigation
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Pre-Employment Screening
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Cold Case Investigations
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Probate Investigation
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Competitive Business Intelligence
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Process Service (Worldwide)
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Computer Forensics Investigation
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Professional Malpractice Investigations
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Counter-Surveillance
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Public Interest Investigations
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Criminal Background Checks and Search
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Real Estate Fraud Investigations
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Criminal Investigation (All Types)
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Religion or Faith Based Investigation
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Dependency Investigations
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Runaway and Missing Children
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Discrimination Claims Investigations
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Securities Investigations
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Divorce Investigation
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Sects Occult or Cults Investigations
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Document Examination and Assessment
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Security Consulting (CPP & PPS Certified)
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Domestic Investigations (All Types)
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Sexual Harassment Claims
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Drug Testing
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Slander and Defamation of Character Investigations
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Due Diligence Investigation (General)
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Spousal Maintenance or Alimony Modification
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Eavesdropping Detection (Bugs and Taps)
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Stalking and Harassment Investigations
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Elder Abuse Investigations
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Sting Operations
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Electronic Discovery Services
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Stock Options Fraud
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Email Tracking and SMS Tracing
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Surface or Forensic Drug Detection
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Embezzlement Investigation
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Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
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Employee Theft Investigation
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Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Tenant Screening
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Financial Fraud Investigations (CFE & CFS)
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Traffic and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
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Hidden Assets Investigation
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Undercover and Covert Investigations
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Hidden Assets Search (Lost or Forgotten)
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Unfaithful or Cheating Mate (Non-Marital)
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Identity Theft
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Unsolved Crime Investigations
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Insurance Fraud Investigations (Active Case)
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Vendor Screening Investigations
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Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement
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White Collar Crime
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Juror Vetting (Jury Selection)
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Wire and Electronic Communications Crime
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Labor Dispute Monitoring
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Witness Locates and Interviewing
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Land Ownership and Title Investigation
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Workers' Compensation Fraud (AOE/COE)
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Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case)
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Workplace (ADA, EEOC, or FMLA Sensitive)
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Loss and Theft Investigations
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Wrongful Death Investigations
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Malpractice Investigation
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Wrongful Imprisonment
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Top Case Types for This Area
Office Information
Illinois - Chicago |
(Open to the Public 2007)
(Territory Under Strategic Alliance)
Chicago,
Illinois
| Phone: | 800-828-9198 (toll free) |
| Hours of Operation |
| Mon: | 24 Hours |
| Tue: | 24 Hours |
| Wed: | 24 Hours |
| Thu: | 24 Hours |
| Fri: | 24 Hours |
| Sat: | 24 Hours |
| Sun: | 24 Hours |
Agents: Michael Rabern, Robert Raupach, Kyle Murdoch
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Hebrew, French, German, Arabic, Russian
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Illinois - Chicago (BL) |
558 W. 37th Street
Chicago,
Illinois
60609
Office Contact: Ben Lopez
Agents: Michael Rabern, Robert Raupach, Kyle Murdoch
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Illinios - Naperville (JD&A) |
1807 S. Washinton Street
Naperville,
Illinois
60565
Office Contact: John Day
Agents: Michael Rabern, Robert Raupach, Kyle Murdoch
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Case Studies
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Adultery Surveillance Case Study
A concerned husband solicited the services of the trained professionals at International...
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Affair During Divorce of Wife with Attorney Case Study
A husband was in the middle of an international divorce, and his wife was overseas. The husband’s...
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Business Background Checks for New Employees or Possible Business Partners
Conducting a due diligence investigation provides a business with a complete history of a subject...
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Business Owner Investigates Internal Employee Theft Case Study
The owner of a franchise chain restaurant discovered that over $13,000 in deposits were...
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Case Study for Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
A distraught mother of two contacted International Counterintelligence Services, Inc. (ICS) out...
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October 09, 2008
Eavesdropping on the Rise
Recent anti-terrorism legislation has opened the door for the United
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September 17, 2008
Missouri to Require State Licensing in 2009
As of January 2009, Missouri will begin enforcing a state law requiring licensing of private investigators.
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July 09, 2008
Affairs of the Heart on the Rise
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lice...
April 17, 2008
Charles Eproson Joins ICS
International Counterintelligence Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Charles Eproson of Charles Eproson Investigations has joined the ICS netw...
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