Local Saint Paul Private Investigation Services
ICS provides a full range of investigation services for the City of Saint Paul and all surrounding metropolitan areas. Submit a free online private investigation consultation form, or call our toll free number to speak to a private investigator at (800) 828-9198.
A private investigator in Saint Paul must apply for a license through the State of Minnesota’s Private Detective and Protective Agent Services. Before applying, the state requires all private investigator applicants to have a minimum of 6000 hours of investigative experience, as well as a full background check.
You can rest assured that any Saint Paul Private Investigator assigned to your case with ICS are fully licensed and insured in accordance with Saint Paul laws and participates in any required continuing education.
Saint Paul Private Investigator
There were over 146,000 offenses reported in the State of Minnesota in 2011, representing 2,757 for every 100,000 in population. Of those, only 26% were cleared by arrest. For a State with a population of over 5,000,000 people, Minnesota is at the lower end of the spectrum in terms of violent crime rate, with only 2.21 annual crimes per 1,000 residents, well below the national median of 3.9. The property crime rate is also below the national median of 29.1 annual crimes per 1,000 people, coming in at 25.49. For St. Paul specifically, the crime rates are much higher when compared to the rest of the State of Minnesota. The city itself is rated safer than only 10% of U.S. cities, with 6.54 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, and 41.45 property crimes per 1,000 residents. In a city like Saint Paul, the government law enforcement agencies are stretched to their limits, creating a need for highly skilled, licensed private investigators.
Private investigators in the State of Minnesota are regulated under Minnesota Statute § 326.32-339 (found here: https://dps.mn.gov/entity/pdb/Pages/statutes.aspx). Generally speaking, to become a licensed private investigator in Minnesota, one must be at least 18 years of age, must be without any felony convictions, must supply a $10,000 Surety Bond, and must be honest and of good character and integrity, as determined by a thorough background check.
How to become a Private Investigator in Saint Paul
- The Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services requires you to have at least 6,000 hours working for a licensed private investigative firm, a government investigative agency, a police or sheriff's department, or another position that would qualify as related experience.
- Apply for a license and pay the required fee. In addition, you must provide proof of work experience, authorize a background check and include 5 references.
- Complete the mandatory 12 hours of pre-assignment training and an addition 12 hours of firearms training if you plan on being armed.
Saint Paul Private Investigator Restrictions
In order to conduct private investigations in Saint Paul, all private investigators must comply with local and federal laws.
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Impersonate Law Enforcement - Private Investigators in Saint Paul cannot carry a badge, wear a uniform or say anything that might imply that the private investigator is a police officer or federal agent.
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Make an Arrest - Private Investigators in Saint Paul cannot legally make an arrest. If there is evidence that suggests an arrest should be made the investigator should contact law enforcement.
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Wiretapping - Wiretapping is illegal without a proper warrant. Private Investigators cannot tap a phone.
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Trespassing - Private Investigators cannot break and enter onto private property.
Saint Paul Criminal Investigation
Do you need a Criminal Investigation in Saint Paul? Are you in Saint Paul but need a criminal investigation conducted somewhere else? There are many reasons as to why someone would need a criminal investigation conducted. Regardless of why you need the investigation, our private investigators are here to help. Since 1967 our private investigators have been helping clients with criminal investigations. Call us today and learn more about Criminal Investigations in Saint Paul and find out what kind of action plan we can come up with to help you with your investigation need.
Saint Paul Locate Lost People
Are you trying to locate a lost person in Saint Paul? Are you in Saint Paul but are trying to locate a lost person somewhere else? With so many missing persons cases every year the police are often overwhelmed and do not have the available resources or manpower to do a thorough investigation into the matter. If you are trying to locate a lost person in Saint Paul and have nowhere to turn contact ICS. International Counterintelligence Services has been providing clients with locate lost people investigations since 1967. Contact us today to learn more about a Saint Paul locate lost people investigation and find out how we can help you get your case started.
Saint Paul Background Investigation
Are you in Saint Paul and need a background investigation? Are you in Saint Paul but need a background investigation somewhere else? Whatever your needs are, ICS has the ability, expertise and resources to gather the information your seeking. In many investigations a background investigation is a substantial part. However, not all investigations can be completed with a background investigation. Investigations that require a lot more detail may need other investigation services as well as a background investigation. If your in need of a background investigation contact us and learn how we can help you with your case.