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UNITED KINGDOM PROFESSIONAL
INVESTIGATORS NETWORK
THE LEADING PROFESSIONAL UK
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS NETWORK
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS
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Call us on:
0203 286 2622
International: +44 (0)203 286 2622
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Testimonial:
Steve Sweet
Dip PI (UKPIN)
"I have completed this course from UKPIN and would highly recommend it for anyone wishing to prepare for a career as a Private Investigator. The UKPIN course is far superior to all the distance learning courses I have researched.
The best thing I have ever done was to study with the UKPIN. Support is ongoing throughout your training and career.
At this present time, my wife is undertaking the UKPIN course and, after studying with them, I am confident that she will be a great PI and join me working together in our agency"
SDS Investigations
Surrey. England
sds-investigations.co.uk
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PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE INVESTIGATION
DIPLOMA TRAINING COURSE
Train to become a private investigator and learn how to
start your own successful private investigation agency
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PRIVATE INVESTIGATION COURSE
SYLLABUS
Module 1: Overview of a Private
Investigator
Overview of a private investigator
How do you become a professional pi?
Power and authority
Police officers and detectives
Private detectives
Private investigators
General Instructions
Instructions private investigators
undertake
Process serving
Tracing
Status and credit reports
Accident and insurance enquiries
Repossessions
Matrimonial and surveillance work
Qualifications
Important qualities for aspiring
Private Investigators
Conditions of work
Working hours
Equipment required
Module 2: Process Serving
Overview of Process Serving
What is process serving?
Two factors to ensure success
Read the instructions
Identify the papers
Sealed envelopes
Checking procedures
Hearing dates
Identification
Evasive people
Non-cooperation
Named persons
Leaving documents
Whether to serve
After service procedures
Permissible times
Permissible places
Imparting information
Identification
Verbal Presentation
Destroyed documents
Substituted service
Letter box service
Problems
Types of documents and papers
Affidavits
Process serving at a glance
Tips for successful service
Module 3: Affidavits
Overview of Affidavits
Letter of appointment
Affidavits
Swear an affidavit
High court
County court
Magistrates court
Witness summons
Bankruptcy petition
Winding up petition
High court order
Statutory demand for payment
Substituted service of a statutory
demand for payment
Notes on completing affidavits
Getting it right
Court jargon
Word processor
Important points to remember
Module 4: Surveillance
Overview of Surveillance
Introduction
About surveillance
Surveillance tips
Case study
Detailed surveillance
Motor vehicles
Planning
Vehicle surveillance
Foot surveillance
Static surveillance
Module 5: Photography & Video
Surveillance
Video surveillance
Photography
Basics of photography
Two-way mirrors
Remote video surveillance
Fibre optics
Keeping records
Discretion
Module 6: Tracing
Overview of Tracing
Client types
Absconders and runners
Long Term absentees
Here but hidden
Accumulating information
Checking Addresses
Covert techniques
Forwarding addresses
Making local enquiries
Doubtful information
Name changes
Employment
Motor vehicles
Databases
Sub-agents
Alternative Methods
Failure
Fees
Dealing with Solicitors
Keeping records
DVLA
Tracing Methodology
Module 7: Missing Persons
Overview of missing persons
Missing persons
Introduction
Missing family members
Money and work
Friends
Morals
Costing
Keep the case open
Probate matters
Summary of tracing missing persons
Module 8: Accident Reporting
Overview of Accident Reporting
Accident reports
Introduction
Check the paperwork - verify the
facts
Check the accident report
Interview the driver
Driver (or witness) interview sheet
A note on witnesses
Photographing the scene
Preparing sketch plans
Writing your report
Conclusion
Summary
Module 9: Status Reports
Overview of status reports
Originating instructions
Fees
Status investigations
Procedure
Obtaining instructions
Detrimental reports
Final reporting
Computer Data Agencies
Summary
Module 10: Repossessions
Overview of Repossessions
Morals
Procedures
House repossession
Securing property
Boarding up
Closing down services
Taking an inventory
Mail / post Handling
Final report
Equipment
Motor vehicles
Locating properly
Simple repossession
Dealing with problems
Vehicle on public road
Not in Attendance
Repossessing office equipment, etc
Summary
Repossession Key Points
Module 11: Debt collecting
Overview of debt collecting
Before you start
The licence
Debt counselling and adjusting
Debt collecting
Group account collections
Legality of debtor
Debtor evasive actions
Visiting frequency
Bailiff Duties
Limited companies
Court action
Normal debt collection
Negotiation
Module 12: Legal matters
Overview Legal matters
What is 'The Law'
Authority
Protection
Personal protection
Perjury
Impersonation
Conclusions
Communications
Investigations
Administration
Perseverance
Willingness
Patience
Sense of humour
Professionalism
Business sense
Summary
Module 13: Tools of the trade
Overview of tools of the trade
Equipment needed
Essential equipment
Car
Cameras
Polaroid camera
Video camera
Binoculars
Compact tape recorder
Other equipment
Module 14: Electronic Methods
Overview of electronic methods
Counter Measures
Bugs & Types
Technical breakdown
Frequencies and scope
Legality
Sweeping
Locations
Hidden tape recorders
Overhearing sensitive information
Telephone taps
Other listening devices
Electronic counter surveillance
Electronic de-bugging
The warning signs
What to do next
De-bugging techniques
Physical searches
FM bugs
Action on discovery
Advice, hints and tips on bug
detection
Guidelines for debugging
Module 15: Undercover & Covert
Operations
Overview of the undercover agent
Description
Stock control
Information theft
Morality issues
Getting the details right
Investigations
Dedication
Observation
Report Writing
Timeframe
Reacting to situations
Risks
Industrial espionage
Corruption
Conclusion
Module 16: Tricks of the trade
Methods, actions and procedures
to achieve goals and overcome
problems.
Of
course, only to be
revealed in the training manual.
Module 17: Detecting Lying
Overview of Lying
Detecting Liars
Detecting Body Language & Facial
Expressions
Interpreting Verbal Responses
Applying Techniques
Module 18: Setting Up Your
Private Investigation Agency
Types of business - Options
Tax & VAT considerations
Overheads
Investigative Equipment - Options
Start-up Costs
Assignment Costs & Estimations
Charging - Fees and Hourly Rate
Insurance & Indemnity
Naming Your Agency
Employees and Sub-Contracting
Module 19: Marketing and Promotion
Getting Your First Clients
Advertising and Promotion
Mail Shots and Print Media
Direct Selling
Potential Market Breakdown
Approaching Solicitors
Website and Internet Presence
Module 20: UKPIN Networking
System Overview
How to Sub-Contract
Agent-to-Agent charging
Exploiting the Network Potential
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Act now and have a great
career by becoming a
private
investigator with the UKPIN
Training Course.
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