Do you think someone’s duping you? Are you looking for a specialist who can look into the matter? We, at Michael McKeever Private Investigator, we understand the importance of discretion in this line of business. When you hire us for a private investigator, you deal with Michael himself. He is an expert when it comes to gathering information; he knows exactly where to look, what to look for and whom to ask.  Having spent more than 30 years in Ney York City he is very well aware of the surrounding areas and the influential people who will give him results. Coming from a lineage of detectives he knows that a friendly, patient upfront is more effective in getting the information out than a belligerent and aggressive approach. People of Manhattan, New York, NY, and NYC trust him because of his passion for his work and the excellent track record. 

Below we have mentioned 3 criteria to check before hiring a private investigator. Take a look.  

1. Work experience and background 

Before allocating any work to these investigators, you should ask about their experience and background. In complex cases where a lot of planning and techniques are involved, observations and comprehensions are the key aspects, relation with government agencies matter; it is the experience of these investigators that will help them. 

1. Local regulations, license, and insurance 

Since every state has a different constitution, it is important to see that the PI abides by the law and the regulations. Always make sure to check the license given to them by the local authorities. In some countries, if the PI is not insured it’s considered to be an illegal business. 

1. Areas of specialization 

Detectives who work as a generalist can solve cases of matrimonial investigation, personal investigation, background checks, and missing person cases. Whereas, for cases like cybercrimes, data theft, and forensic investigation you should go for a specialist. Depending on your situation you should select the required skill set in your PI. 

So, if you want a PI with a hands-on experience, you can call us on 212-226-0358. 

Getting to the truth can sometimes be unflattering and earth shattering. But that does not mean you act like a coward and shy away from learning about the truth. You need to make sure that regardless of what the issue is, the picture is clear in front of you. But doing this all by yourself can be a little challenging and complicated. That is why you need to hire a good private investigation service. We, at Michael McKeever, can be the right choice for you. We are an experienced and leading private detective agency with over 30 years of experience in dealing with surveillance cases, missing persons, computer forensics, insurance claim frauds, litigation defense, and other domestic investigations. With our intelligence and efficiency, we can be of great help. So, if you belong to areas like Manhattan, New York, NY, or NYC, you can rely on us. 

Here, we have put together a few smart reasons why you should opt for private investigation. Take a look. 

• Professional Help 

This might the first time that you are looking for the truth behind something. But remember that the private investigator you will be hiring have already worked on several cases. So, you will get a level of professional help from such investigators which would not be possible if you were doing it on your own. You should make use of their experience and expertise for your case. 

• Time-saving 

You have several other things to do in life apart from just spying on someone or interrogating people to seek the truth. And since you are a novice, you will take a lot more time to gather this information. You can save all your time if you simply choose a private investigator to do this.  

So, if you think we can be of any help to you, contact us today.  

Regulations For Private Investigators

Our advice is that, before you sign a contract with a private investigator, you should first check if they abide the law and regulations. If you’ve come across someone who does not respect the law you risk coming across information that cannot be used in a trial or, worse, being fined or arrested.
Here are the basic regulations that every private investigator from Manhattan, New York City, NY should follow:

1.  The PI needs to be licensed by the SIA (the Private Security Industry Act). In fact, everyone who works in a field that involves the obtaining of information about a particular person has to have an SIA. This includes managers, employees, supervisors, employers and even partners of private investigation companies.
2.  The PI is not allowed to enter someone’s property without their consent
3.  A Private Investigator will never use a badge, as this is forbidden by law. If they do wear a badge, people might be misled into thinking that they are police officers of representatives of the government.
4. A PI should present a liability insurance if they carry guns. A PI can only carry a concealed firearm if they have a BSIS firearms permit and a concealed weapons permit.

However, there are some activities which do not require having an SIA, namely:

• Running a credit check of a person
• Investigating a person or a group of persons with the purpose of market research
• Investigation activities that are performed with the accept of the person that is being investigated
• Professional activities of practicing accountants, solicitors and barristers, journalists and broadcasters

If a private investigator fails to abide to these regulations or investigates someone’s past or whereabouts without respecting the above-mentioned factors, they risk going to jail for 6 months and up to 5 years.

Remember: the license of a private investigator becomes delinquent 30 days after its expiration.

Welcome to the new Michael McKeever, Private Investigations website!

Licensed by the State of New York as a Private Investigator, Michael McKeever has the professional experience and acumen to dig beneath the surface and find the hidden.  Although especially adept at surveillance, the agency offers a comprehensive range of investigative services.  When you spend more than three decades developing relationships with various agencies, data providers and other industry insiders, you learn what sources you can count on for specific and pertinent information.  It’s more than a gut feeling: it’s experiential knowledge that makes the difference.

Michael McKeever has a Degree in Psychology, Sociology and Criminology: fields of study that continue to serve him well as a Private Investigator.