TIMCO Investigations

Private Investigation Services, Southern California

Helpful Advice

There are many reasons people may consider hiring a Private Investigator.

Whether you want to find an old friend or family member, you suspect your spouse or partner of cheating, you need a background check on a prospective tenant or employee, you are suing someone, being sued, or have been charged with a crime, or maybe you are involved in a divorce or child custody dispute. Whatever the reason, TIMCO Investigations is here for you.

There are a few things you need to know, and some things that may be helpful to you when considering using the services of any Private Investigator.

Hiring a Private Investigator for the first time can seem like a daunting experience, but following the simple guidelines below will not only make the process easier, but you will most probably end up with a more competent, professional and experienced investigator who is much more likely to understand your needs and ultimately achieve the results you need.

  1. Always make sure the Investigation Agency is fully licensed and ask for their license number! ALL Private Investigation agencies and their investigators must be licensed by the state they are providing services in, without exception.
  2. Always verify their license number ( In Calif. contact www.BSIS.ca.gov  or www.breeze.ca.gov )
  3. Ask what experience they have (especially in the type of investigation you are considering hiring them for)
  4. Are they members of any professional organizations? (such as state PI Associations, C.A.L.I., etc.)
  5. Although private investigators generally charge for their time by the hour, a good Private Investigator will usually offer 15 or 30 minutes of their time to discuss your case, their services, fees, and what they may be able to do for you, at no charge.
  6. Private Investigators are bound by very strict confidentiality. With few exceptions, once you retain a Private Investigator,  they are prohibited by law from divulging ANY INFORMATION relating to your case to ANYONE, other than their client (you) or the investigator’s employer. This includes divulging information to law enforcement, the subject of the investigation, or their lawyers.