| Q:: |
How can a
client choose a trustworthy Private Investigator? |
| A: |
Every Private Investigation Agency in Singapore must be licensed by the Security Industry Regulatory Department. Client should know what is the description of the task being covered by the Private Investigator for the amount of fees paid. It is advisable not to accept a 'Package' deal as it sounds misleading, and it is unlikely any Private Investigator can guarantee result for client. Private Investigator must keep every client's information fully discrete and confidential. |
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| Q: |
What types of evidence may be presented by Private Investigators
in Court? |
| A: |
Three types of
evidence may be presented by Private Investigators are
Documentary Evidence, Oral Evidence and Real Evidence. Court
only recognize direct and concrete evidence, whereas hearsay
evidence is not admissible in Court. Most importantly of all,
Private Investigators must not fabricate evidence. |
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| Q: |
In what circumstances will a Private investigator reject a
client's request? |
| A: |
Private
Investigator can reject a client's request to carry out illegal
operation such as telephone tapping, using of unlicensed
equipment, tracing a person's particulars through mobile phone
number, monitoring movement through GPS/GPRS tracking system,
cyber crime, stalking, taking video/photo of the 'act',
trespassing etc. Any client who engage a Private Investigator to
carry out illegal operation can be charged for abetting, which
is considered a criminal offence. |
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| Q: |
What is the
difference between a Private Investigator and a Police Officer? |
| A: |
A Private
Investigator is only an ordinary Citizen and does not have the
the right to search premises without a search warrant. Police
Officers can conduct search on premises with a warrant and have
the power to arrest. Private Investigators are specialized in
Civil Law, whereas Police Officers undertake criminal cases. |
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| Q: |
How should a
Private Investigator carry out investigation? |
| A: |
Private
Investigators should carry out investigation based on the
client's instruction and information. The Private Investigator
is required to know the 4 Ws- Who, When, Where, Why and How to
commence the assignment. Private Investigator can conduct
surveillance, background check, interviews and act as undercover
and/or informant to accomplish the task. |
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| Q: |
Is the client
required to reveal his/her particulars to the Private
Investigator before engaging the service? |
| A: |
Client need not
reveal his/her particulars unless he/she has decided to engage
the service officially. |
