Private Investigator

OSINT helps Colorado Private Investigators Paint a Fuller Picture.

OSINT, or Open Source Intelligence, is the practice of collecting and analyzing data from available public digital sources. Examples include the internet, social media platforms, public records, and more. Private investigators have long known how to extract publicly available information. The widespread use of social media on varying digital platforms allows and encourages people to voluntarily share information online ...

Image of Kate Warne, first female private investigator.

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Hired by Allan Pinkerton in 1858, Warne become known as the country's first female private investigator. She led the company's Female Detective Bureau, launched in 1860.
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Colorado Private Investigator Licensing Outlook

Now that the governor's veto of extending state licensing for private investigators has gone into effect, what does it mean to the profession and its clients and consumers? Is a state license critical to ensuring ethical investigations?  What are best practices for those considering hiring a private investigator in Colorado beyond using an established and reputable firm such as Ross Investigators and how much will the lack of state licensing matter going forward?