Florida Private Investigator

CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC. – Private Investigators that providing many investigative services customized for you such as: background checks, surveillance, and asset searches. While our main office is in Hollywood, Florida, our South Florida private investigators can and will cover nearly the entire state. Feel free to call Cory Knight or any of our Florida Private investigators today for a FREE consultation at (954) 652-0733.

If you want to know the truth, ask your Florida Private Investigator……

After investigating thousands of cases, our clients have entrusted our licensed and insured investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC with their confidential investigative needs. The Florida private investigators in our agency will obtain the background information, asset searches, surveillance, or any other search you request in a timely manner. On a daily basis, our private investigators are called upon by South Florida personal injury attorneys that specialize in both plaintiff cases as well as insurance defense. We have many Florida surveillance experts that are willing to assist you with your Florida workers’ compensation investigation. Whether you are a workers’ compensation attorney or case manager / adjuster, Cory T. Knight, and our private investigators will be more than happy to offer you a free consultation. Our surveillance and investigation specialist have years of experience and our reputation speaks for itself. We offer discrete, fast, cost effective and thorough services to offer Florida personal injury attorneys, Florida workers’ compensation attorneys, as well as individuals looking for assistance.
Our surveillance experts utilize state of the art equipment, and our expertly trained Florida private investigators take pride in their career. Furthermore, we have the ability to forensically analyze your surveillance tapes to evaluate and assist with prosecution. Our computer forensics team will work with you to exceed your expectations discretely. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC specializes in surveillance, computer forensics, background checks, asset searches, finding lost family members, pre-employment screening, and many other investigations conducted by licensed Florida private investigators. With the hundreds of searches and investigations we offer, we specialize in the following areas:

Computer Forensics:

Our Florida Private Investigators and computer expers know how much evidence can be found on a computer. Our staff computer forensic experts apply their years of training and experience coupled with cutting edge computer forensic tools with old fashion

private detective work to provide you with superior computer forensic investigations.
Spousal Surveillance: The Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have years of spousal surveillance experience. Our investigators understand the fear of infidelity when it overcomes your life, you need answers. We clearly realize that contacting a Florida private investigator to check on your loved one or spouse is hard to do, but living with doubt and fear can be worse. Not only will our surveillance experts get you the proof that you need to move forward with your life, they will do so in a discreet and tasteful way to minimize your anxiety. Contact Cory T. Knight today to discuss your spousal surveillance needs.

Child Support Investigations:

Our Florida private investigators field daily calls where one spouse or significant other has the need to investigate the other parent to provide a piece of mind, along with evidence for your custody case. The ever overcrowded court systems does not allow for case workers to complete onsite investigations. If you think that your significant other has your child in an unsafe environment, please feel free to contact us today.

Background Check:

If you are a small business owner or a CEO of a fortune 500 company, our Florida private investigators can assist you with your hiring decisions. Our investigators can provide you with a background check on your potential employee, nanny, roommate, boyfriend, or to simply check someone you met online…make an informed decision prior to your final decision. We have completed many online dating checks for people that met on MySpace, FaceBook, J-Date, and many other online chat and dating services. Our licensed and experienced Florida Private investigators can and will protect your interest.

Other Investigations:

These may include Asset Searches, Finding lost family members, Attorney services such as client sign-ups, witness statements, pre-employment screening and many other investigations. We encourage you to contact Cory T. Knight or any of our Florida private investigators today to discuss how we can assist you. All calls are confidential. Please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight or one of our south Florida private investigators at (954) 652-0733 to discuss your investigative needs. If you prefer, you can contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC via e-mail by clicking here.

What is a Private Investigator?
A Florida Private Investigator is a professional trained in the art of investigations and surveillance. In Florida, a license is mandatory. Like with an attorney or doctor, the State has mandated that certain qualifications, training and experience be required for licensure to protect the public from those who do not have the experience or qualifications to do the job correctly. Our Florida private investigator’s are highly trained in all aspects of investigations, and have met or exceed the requisite licensure. Our Florida private investigators hold your work strictly confidential and are always here to assist you with your investigative needs.

What does a Private Investigator actually do?

Our south Florida private investigators, are here to assist you with your various investigative needs. Our detectives can and will gather information for businesses and individuals, and provide you with the information you desire. The facts may not always be what you expect but we will provide you with unbiased information in an ethical manner. Our private investigators work on many different types of cases such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation investigations, and our agency assists Florida personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys on a daily basis. It does not make a difference if you are a fortune 500 company, a personal injury attorney, workers’ compensation adjuster or an individual with a personal problem; we take each case with dedication and professionalism. Our private investigators are trained to perform functions like surveillance, research and client or witness interviewing. Our detectives in our agency have access to computer databases and searches, that the public does not, which allow us to quickly obtain large amounts of information. Because of the nature of our work, we also can be called to testify in court.

Our south Florida private investigators can confidentially get you the answers you need, in an efficient, accurate, affordable, and ethical manor.

What makes CTK INVESTIGATIONS the best choice to be your private investigators?

The bottom line is, We Get You Results! We offer professional services in a timely and ethical manor at reasonable prices. Many other investigators are less expensive, however the old adage is true, “You get what you pay for.” While most private investigators are retired law enforcement officers working by themselves, out of their homes, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC. is a diverse agency with well trained Florida private investigators who utilize the best tools in the industry to provide you with results. Our private investigation agency will not take your case unless we are confident that we are suited to deliver precisely what is requested. Once we take your case we will conduct the investigation in a time efficient and professional manner, always keeping your satisfaction as our main goal.

If you have a case in an area where we are not able to provide you with service, we would be more than happy to give you a FREE referral to a private investigator that we know who can assist you.

We understand that many times hiring a private investigator may be uncomfortable. You have our assurance that no matter what your situation entails, we will listen to you and give you a detailed explanation of how we can help. As always, a consultation with one of our Florida private investigators is FREE and strictly confidential. Call Cory T. Knight today at (954) 652-0733 or click here to e-mail us today.


Code of Ethics:
The employees of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have the common understanding that all private investigative work and professional relationships must be of the highest ethical and moral standards. Our Florida private investigation agency shall provide professional and competent services to all of our clients. This code of ethics constitutes those core values agreed to by all of our employees of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC. This code is to be honored and practiced as a guideline for all professional activities.

1. An employee shall provide professional services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
2. An employee shall observe, and adhere to the precepts of honesty, integrity, and truthfulness.
3. An employee shall be truthful, diligent, and honorable in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.
4. An employee shall honor each client contract, adhering to all responsibilities by providing ethical services within the limits of the law.
5. An employee shall safeguard confidential information and exercise the utmost care to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of such information.
6. An employee shall refrain from improper and unethical solicitation of business; including false or misleading claims or advertising.
7. An employee shall use due diligence to insure that all employees and co-workers adhere to this same code of ethical conduct; respecting all persons, performing the job diligently and working within the limits of the law.
8. An employee shall never knowingly cause harm or defame the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients, owners, the company, or any employee of the company.
9. An employee shall never undertake an assignment that is contrary to the Constitution of the United States of America or the security interests of this country, or in opposition of State or Federal Laws.

We understand and agree to abide by all elements of the code as described above at all times while conducting investigations for Cory Knight and CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.

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Information on Florida Private Investigators
Nature of the Work

Private detectives and investigators use many methods to determine the facts in a variety of matters. To carry out investigations, they may use various types of surveillance or searches. To verify facts, such as an individual’s place of employment or income, they may make phone calls or visit a subject’s workplace. In other cases, especially those involving missing persons and background checks, investigators often interview people to gather as much information as possible about an individual. In all cases, private detectives and investigators assist attorneys, businesses, and the public with legal, financial, and personal problems.
Private detectives and investigators offer many services, including executive, corporate, and celebrity protection; pre-employment verification; and individual background profiles. They investigate computer crimes, such as identity theft, harassing e-mails, and illegal downloading of copyrighted material. They also provide assistance in civil liability and personal injury cases, insurance claims and fraud, child custody and protection cases, missing persons cases, and premarital screening. They are sometimes hired to investigate individuals to prove or disprove infidelity.
Most detectives and investigators are trained to perform physical surveillance. They may observe a site, such as the home of a subject, from an inconspicuous location or a vehicle. They continue the surveillance, which is often carried out using still and video cameras, binoculars, and a cell phone, until the desired evidence is obtained. This watching and waiting often continues for a long time.
Detectives also may perform computer database searches or work with someone who does. Computers allow investigators to quickly obtain massive amounts of information on individuals’ prior arrests, convictions, and civil legal judgments; telephone numbers; motor vehicle registrations; association and club memberships; and other matters.
The duties of private detectives and investigators depend on the needs of their clients. In cases for employers that involve fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, for example, investigators may carry out long-term covert observation of subjects. If an investigator observes a subject performing an activity that contradicts injuries stated in a worker’s compensation claim, the investigator would take video or still photographs to document the activity and report it to the client.
Private detectives and investigators often specialize. Those who focus on intellectual property theft, for example, investigate and document acts of piracy, help clients stop illegal activity, and provide intelligence for prosecution and civil action. Other investigators specialize in developing financial profiles and asset searches. Their reports reflect information gathered through interviews, investigation and surveillance, and research, including review of public documents.
Legal investigators specialize in cases involving the courts and are normally employed by law firms or lawyers. They frequently assist in preparing criminal defenses, locating witnesses, serving legal documents, interviewing police and prospective witnesses, and gathering and reviewing evidence. Legal investigators also may collect information on the parties to the litigation, take photographs, testify in court, and assemble evidence and reports for trials.
Corporate investigators conduct internal and external investigations for corporations. In internal investigations, they may investigate drug use in the workplace, ensure that expense accounts are not abused, or determine whether employees are stealing merchandise or information. External investigations are typically done to uncover criminal schemes originating outside the corporation, such as theft of company assets through fraudulent billing of products by suppliers.
Financial investigators may be hired to develop confidential financial profiles of individuals or companies that are prospective parties to large financial transactions. These investigators often are certified public accountants (CPAs) who work closely with investment bankers and other accountants. They search for assets in order to recover damages awarded by a court in fraud or theft cases.
Detectives who work for retail stores or hotels are responsible for controlling losses and protecting assets. Store detectives, also known as loss prevention agents, safeguard the assets of retail stores by apprehending anyone attempting to steal merchandise or destroy store property. They prevent theft by shoplifters, vendor representatives, delivery personnel and even store employees. Store detectives also conduct periodic inspections of stock areas, dressing rooms, and restrooms, and sometimes assist in opening and closing the store. They may prepare loss prevention and security reports for management and testify in court against persons they apprehend. Hotel detectives protect guests of the establishment from theft of their belongings and preserve order in hotel restaurants and bars. They also may keep undesirable individuals, such as known thieves, off the premises.
Working Conditions

Private detectives and investigators often work irregular hours because of the need to conduct surveillance and contact people who are not available during normal working hours. Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work is common.
Many detectives and investigators spend time away from their offices conducting interviews or doing surveillance, but some work in their office most of the day conducting computer searches and making phone calls. Those who have their own agencies and employ other investigators may work primarily in an office and have normal business hours.
When the investigator is working on a case away from the office, the environment might range from plush boardrooms to seedy bars. Store and hotel detectives work in the businesses that they protect. Investigators generally work alone, but they sometimes work with others during surveillance or when following a subject in order to avoid detection by the subject.
Some of the work involves confrontation, so the job can be stressful and dangerous. Some situations call for the investigator to be armed, such as certain bodyguard assignments for corporate or celebrity clients. Detectives and investigators who carry handguns must be licensed by the appropriate authority. In most cases, however, a weapon is not necessary, because the purpose of the work is gathering information and not law enforcement or criminal apprehension. Owners of investigative agencies have the added stress of having to deal with demanding and sometimes distraught clients.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

There are no formal education requirements for most private detective and investigator jobs, although many private detectives have college degrees. Private detectives and investigators typically have previous experience in other occupations. Some work initially for insurance or collections companies, in the private security industry, or as paralegals. Many investigators enter the field after serving in law enforcement, the military, government auditing and investigative positions, or Federal intelligence jobs.
Former law enforcement officers, military investigators, and government agents, who are frequently able to retire after 25 years of service, often become private detectives or investigators in a second career. Others enter from such diverse fields as finance, accounting, commercial credit, investigative reporting, insurance, and law. These individuals often can apply their prior work experience in a related investigative specialty. A few enter the occupation directly after graduation from college, generally with associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice or police science.
The majority of States and the District of Colombia require private detectives and investigators to be licensed. Licensing requirements vary, however. Seven States—Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, and South Dakota—have no statewide licensing requirements, some States have few requirements, and many other States have stringent regulations. A growing number of States are enacting mandatory training programs for private detectives and investigators. For example, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs requires private investigators to be 18 years of age or older; have a combination of education in police science, criminal law, or justice and experience equaling 3 years (6,000 hours) of investigative experience; pass a criminal history background check by the California Department of Justice and the FBI (in most States, convicted felons cannot be issued a license); and receive a qualifying score on a 2-hour written examination covering laws and regulations. There are additional requirements for a firearms permit.
For private detective and investigator jobs, most employers look for individuals with ingenuity, persistence, and assertiveness. A candidate must not be afraid of confrontation, should communicate well, and should be able to think on his or her feet. Good interviewing and interrogation skills also are important and usually are acquired in earlier careers in law enforcement or other fields. Because the courts often are the ultimate judge of a properly conducted investigation, the investigator must be able to present the facts in a manner that a jury will believe.
Training in subjects such as criminal justice and police science is helpful to aspiring private detectives and investigators. Most corporate investigators must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field. Some corporate investigators have a master’s degree in business administration or a law degree, while others are CPAs. Corporate investigators hired by large companies may receive formal training from their employers on business practices, management structure, and various finance-related topics. The screening process for potential employees typically includes a background check for a criminal history.
Some investigators receive certification from a professional organization to demonstrate competency in a field. For example, the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) confers the Certified Legal Investigator designation to licensed investigators who devote a majority of their practice to negligence or criminal defense investigations. To receive the designation, applicants must satisfy experience, educational, and continuing-training requirements and must pass written and oral exams administered by the NALI.
Most private-detective agencies are small, with little room for advancement. Usually, there are no defined ranks or steps, so advancement takes the form of increases in salary and assignment status. Many detectives and investigators work for detective agencies at the beginning of their careers and, after a few years, start their own firms. Corporate and legal investigators may rise to supervisor or manager of the security or investigations department.
Employment

Private detectives and investigators held about 43,000 jobs in 2004. About 26 percent were self-employed, including many who held a secondary job as a self-employed private detective. Around 27 percent of jobs were in investigation and security services, including private detective agencies, while another 15 percent were in department or other general merchandise stores. The rest worked mostly in State and local government, legal services firms, employment services companies, insurance agencies, and credit mediation establishments, including banks and other depository institutions.
Job Outlook

Keen competition is expected because private detective and investigator careers attract many qualified people, including relatively young retirees from law enforcement and military careers. The best opportunities will be in entry-level jobs with detective agencies or in stores that hire detectives on a part-time basis. The best prospects for those seeking store detective jobs will be with large chains and discount stores.
Employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. In addition to growth, replacement of those who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons should create many job openings. Increased demand for private detectives and investigators will result from fear of crime, increased litigation, and the need to protect confidential information and property of all kinds. The proliferation of criminal activity on the Internet, such as identity theft, spamming, e-mail harassment, and illegal downloading of copyrighted materials, will increase the demand for private investigators. Employee background checks, conducted by private investigators, will become standard for an increasing number of jobs. Growing financial activity worldwide will increase the demand for investigators to control internal and external financial losses and to monitor competitors and prevent industrial spying.
Earnings

Median annual earnings of salaried private detectives and investigators were $32,110 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,080 and $43,260. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $19,260, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $58,470. Earnings of private detectives and investigators vary greatly by employer, specialty, and geographic area.
Related Occupations

Private detectives and investigators often collect information and protect the property and other assets of companies and individuals. Others with related duties include bill and account collectors; claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators; police and detectives; and security guards and gaming surveillance officers. Investigators who specialize in conducting financial profiles and asset searches perform work closely related to that of accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and personal financial advisors.

Hiring a Private Investigator

Hiring a private investigator
The following are some tips to aid you in evaluating which private investigator to work with.
· Make sure they have a license! The vast majority of states require that anyone engaging the practice of investigations be licensed. A Private investigator should be able to produce a copy of such a license immediately for you. Note: there are many companies offering services on the internet which do not qualify as “investigations” but really should be. These companies are completely unregulated and what they give you is whatever they want. Most of these companies are “information brokers” who have access to databases of public records, like telephone numbers, address directories, voter registration filings, etc. These companies offer “background checks” that are nothing more than database searches of old public records. That may be enough to get you what you need, but if you need to be sure that the information is accurate, contact a licensed private investigator. Please be sure that you understand who and what you are dealing with and what they are going to give you, before you hire anyone working in this sector. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.
· Do you need to meet with the P.I.? No, not unless you want to. Much of what we do can be done quickly and with a minimal amount of inconvenience and the formality of a meeting is usually not necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.
· Experience. Some private investigators have little or no investigative background. There are those who have retired from a law enforcement or military career and decide that being a “private investigator” would be action packed and exciting. They enroll in some Private Detective school and after two months, they become a P.I. Does that mean that they are qualified to investigate your case? Not necessarily! It is important that you know the qualifications and experience of the investigator that will be working on your case. In our opinion, the more experienced the investigator, the greater the likelihood that your desired results will be achieved. You don’t want a 19 year old kid with a video camera conducting surveillance for you. It is also our opinion that you need someone who does this type of surveillance regularly. They do not need to be former FBI agents, or secret service. They should be experienced surveillance experts. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.
· Licensed and Bonded. Being bonded is almost always a requirement to get a PI license. If you see a PI advertising that they are “bonded” that does not mean that they are a better investigator or that they offer you some special protection or status.
· Are they insured? Keep in mind that the private investigator who you hire is working for you, as your agent. If he or she is working on your case and they damage someone’s property, get in a car accident, presents false information, etc., etc., etc., they should have ample insurance to cover any loses that arise. If they don’t, you, the one who hired them, are exposed. It is just good common sense to check for insurance coverage before you hire a PI. It should be no problem for a reputable investigator to present a certificate of insurance coverage for you to review and verify. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.
· You get what you pay for. Nothing further needed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.

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