NIGHTHAWK INVESTIGATIONS

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Modesto/Sacramento                             Carlsbad/San Diego
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Since only a small percentage of the population will  ever have to deal professionally with a private investigator so consequently most people's knowledge of the industry has been gathering watching C.S.I., Monk or old Rockford reruns on television .  A great many phone calls to our office begin with a prospective client hesitatingly stammering "I'm very nervous," "I've never done this before" and/or "I don't know where to begin."  For that reason we've put together this page of the most commonly asked questions by clients over the years.
 
     Q:  Are you licensed?
     A:  Absolutely. In order to work in California as a Private Investigator that individual must have a California state Private Investigator license, or be in the employ of a licensed qualified manager.  The license is issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. There is a public website which lists all current license holder and through them you will be able to ascertain if that individual has any had any disciplinary actions taken against them as well.
 
     Q:  How do you get licensed?
     A:  The state of California requires that in order to become licensed one must be at least 18 years of age, undergo and pass criminal background checks by both the DOJ and FBI, have 6,000 hours of compensated experience in investigative work; or a law or police science degree plus 4,000 hours of compensated experience in investigative work then pass a rigorous examination covering laws and regulations, civil and criminal liability, evidence handling, undercover investigations and surveillance.  Once that is out of the way we pay a fee and are issued a license.
 
     Q:  What information do I need?
     A:  Each case that comes to us is unique but as a general rule of thumb the more information you have the better.  Any information we develop takes time which translates to money.  That said generally name, DOB, SSN, description, picture, vehicle(s) description and plate #'s, home address, work address, schedule, known acquaintances or activities are all a good place to start.  If all you have is a name we can work with that but again, the more the better.
 
     Q:  How much do you charge?
     A:  It depends on the service.  We do have a list of fees and expenses which have been carefully considered in order to remain both affordable and competitively priced.  Our services won't be the least expensive nor will they be the highest.  After discussion of your needs we can give you a fairly accurate quote.  All costs are discussed up front and a retainer for services is required.  We work with you to set a budget and in most cases it shouldn't be necessary to exceed it.  If your case does require more work than initially projected we will always discuss the services to be rendered, their costs as well as their anticipated benefits.
 
     Q:  What are the signs someone is cheating?
     A:  Signs of cheating are not necessarily the same thing as proof of cheating. Without proof, few cheating spouses will admit the truth. Human perception is biased. Any behavior, or change in behavior, can be interpreted in many different ways. If you trust your spouse, you're likely to overlook obvious signs of infidelity. But, if you're suspicious, you are more likely to notice signs of cheating everywhere you look (even if they are not there). These lists can become like a Rorschach Test, where people see what they want to see. With this in mind, it may be wise to approach these lists with some degree of caution.
 
SEXUAL SIGNS
  • Unaccounted for use of erectile dysfunction medications (e.g., viagra)
  • Unexplained discovery or loss of items of clothing
  • Unexplained hiding of clothes or sudden interest in doing the laundry
  • Unexplained stains in underwear
  • Unaccounted for use of birth control (e.g., missing condoms)
  • Unaccounted for or unexplainable loss of time
POLITE DISENGAGEMENT SIGNS
  • May seem to need more space, privacy, autonomy, or time to self
  • May seem bored with you, family, work, or home life
  • May seem emotionally distant or checked out
  • May not say “I love you” as much or express affection
  • Less excitement to see you or enjoyment to be around you
  • May express concerns about being in love or the relationship
  • May seem reluctant to make future commitments and plans
  • May offer excuses about not planning future trips, vacations, and family visits
  • May try to avoid conflict, fighting or arguments
  • Less interest in having sex or sex is less passionate
  • May feel like your partner is going through the motions or seem distant during sex
  • Less expression or sharing of feeling
  • Sudden changes in schedule is making it difficult to spend time together
  • Partner may seem depressed, distant, confused, or caught day dreaming
  • Unusual mood swings
  • Unusual phone activity or text messaging
  • Suddenly keeps cell phone away from you
  • May try to fix perceived insecurities (e.g. lose weight, workout, new clothes)
  • May be more difficult to reach or get a hold of than before
  • Phone calls might not be returned right away
HOSTILE DISENGAGEMENT
  • More willing to pick fights, arguments, and conflicts
  • Less forgiving, understanding, and accepting
  • Very critical, hostile, or maybe abusive
  • Not sharing new information or feelings
  • Reluctant to do things together or spend time together
  • May become less gentle, polite, or concerned
  • Little, or no, interest in sex
  • Sex becomes more physical than emotional
  • May refuse to have sex
  • Develops interest in new activities, hobbies, or interests
  • Sudden changes in clothing, exercise routine, and other self-improvements
  • Suggests that things are not working or that there are problems
  • May mention that how he or she is not happy or satisfied
  • May forget anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions
  • Unwilling to make future commitments and plans
  • Changes in work habits, schedule, and spending of free time
  • More conflict over money and finances
  • Disinterested in things around home and family
  • Loss of interest in doing things together or spending time together
CONFUSED ENGAGEMENT SIGNS
  • Drastic mood swings and may seem emotionally unstable
  • Partner seems distracted, confused, detached, or distant
  • Alternates between sexual interest and lack of interest
  • Sex may be much more emotional
  • May suggest new things sexually then loss interest
  • Exaggerated displays of affection and love followed by quiet periods
  • Overly affectionate and passionate at times
  • Increased expressions of love
  • Sudden changes in clothing, appearance, or interest in getting in shape
  • Sudden change in habits, hobbies, or schedules
  • Increased reference or talking about the third party
  • Unusual phone activity or text messaging
  • Suddenly keeps cell phone away from you
FEELING TRAPPED SIGNS 
  • Seems annoyed, frustrated, or unhappy
  • Quick to display anger, hostility, criticism, and perhaps abuse
  • Lack of interest in sex or affection
  • Less intimacy, sharing, talking, and disclosures
  • May be difficult to start fight with partner, because he or she does not care
  • Spouse or partner does his or her own thing and becomes indifferent to doing things together
  • Frequent time out of the house and away from home
  • May miss or cancel events with you
  • Little regard for your feelings, wants and concerns
  • You may feel like you are being avoided, ignored, or dismissed
  • Will avoid having sex – just goes through motions or lack of interest
  • Does not respond to “I love you” or other forms of affection
  • Sudden need for privacy, space, autonomy, or freedom
  • May fight more over money
  • Little interest in things around the house
  • Develops active life outside of home and relationship
  • Spends a lot of time on the computer, phone, or text messaging
  • Unavailable, unpredictable, and hard to get a hold of
  • Erratic changes in work schedule
  • Sudden change or concern with appearance, interests and hobbies
  • Forgets anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions
     Q:  How soon can you begin working on my case?
     A:  If your situation requires it we can be working immediately however as a general rule the more time we have to prepare and plan the better the chance of success.  
 
     Q:  Have you ever been caught?
     A:  No, we've never been caught.  On occasion the subject of our investigation may have been tipped off by something the client said or otherwise divulged and is suspicious but confidentiality is paramount to us and, even if confronted, we would never reveal our client to anyone.  We tell all clients that, before and during the investigation, it is important they "act naturally" around the subject so as not to put the subject "on guard."  We are very skilled at what we do and have dealt with even the most "aware" individuals and generally by applying our finely honed and advanced techniques and equipment we are able to be successful.
 

 
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