Private Investigation Equipment Tips
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LYD CM208CA Mini Spy Camera with Audio Sale Price: $12.99 |
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Small size camera with audio,Wireless and wired camera option.CMOS chip,small size with audio, square sharp with pinhole lens |
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Understanding Surveillance Technologies: Spy Devices, Privacy, History & Applications, Second Edition Sale Price: $107.99 |
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Understanding Surveillance Technologies demystifies spy devices and describes how technology is used to observe and record intimate details of people’s lives—often without their knowledge or consent... |
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20th Century Spy in the Sky Satellites: Secrets of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Volume 1 - Gambit Photoreconnaissance Satellite 1963-1984 |
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Part of our comprehensive series on the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and its "spy satellite" network, this volume covers the Gambit photoreconnaissance satellite flown between 1963 and 1984. The previously classified documents in this collection, converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, were released by the NRO in September 2011 as part of its 50th anniversary... |
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Wireless IP Pan/Tilt/ Night Vision Internet Surveillance Camera Built-in Microphone with Phone remote monitoring support - Black Sale Price: $51.79 |
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Specs: Image Compression Format: M-JPEG standard Image Resolution: VGA(640x480) / QVGA(320x240) Sensor: 1/4 inch CMOS, 300,000 Pixels Light frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor Audio compression: ADPCM Data rate: 802... |
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Hidden camera clock,mini clock DVR,Clock Camera Motion Detection Mini Camera Video DVR Sale Price: $25.78 |
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Records audio with video Easy to use one button recording Manual or motion detection recording Virtually undetectable pinhole lens Highly durable stainless steel casing Looks and functions just like a normal table clock Saves beautiful 640x480 30FPS video to Micro SD card Can be used as a web camera Primary Function: Surveillance Spy Camera Clock Material: Stainless Steel Color: Silver Memory: Micro SD card White Balance: Auto Time/Date Stamp: Yes (always on) Video Recording Format: AVI Frames Per Second: 30FPS Video Resolution: 640 x 480 Photo resolution: 1280 x 960 Image Capture Format: JPEG Built-in MIC: Yes Audio: 24000Hz 192 kb/s (1 channel) Recommended Range for Audio: 1 - 3 Meters Recommended Range for Video: Up to 8 Meters Power Source: 300mAh built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery (recharge directly from USB port) Clock Style - Analog 12 Hour Display (Hour, Minute, Second Hands) - Metal And Glass Construction - Fold out stand - Time Adjustment - USB Port - Micro SD card slot - LED Status Indicator OS Supported: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista (32 bit version only) /Windows7 Continuous Recording Time: About 2 hours on full charge File Size: 1 hour of audio/video will use about 2... |
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Spy Sale Price: $2.99 |
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Koolertron (TM) Micro Spy GSM Listen, Audio Bug Surveillance Device (Remote Bug Monitoring) Sale Price: $29.99 |
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Description: Simply insert a GSM SIM card of your desired phone number inside for the bug device, then put it in anywhere you want in the world! Whatever what you want to monitor, just dial up the bug's inserted phone number and listening anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone / telephone at hone, office... |
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Spy Net Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars Sale Price: $32.99 |
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The Spy Net Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars are the ultimate in spy tools. Children can record reconnaissance missions and covert operations with these fantastic binoculars that have real night vision technology... |
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Smallest Hidden Spy cam Color Wireless Camera /w Audio * Completed System* Sale Price: $29.94 |
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** Item is exactly shown on the picture and there is logo on the receiver that a new chipset is used for top reliable performance ** This Brand New High Power Wireless Pinhole Surveillence Color Camera with audio microphone features that can provides up to 300ft range and better picture quality... |
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Spypoint Digital 12 MP Surveillance Camera (Camo) Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The Pro-X Plus digital surveillance camera gives you 12.0 megapixel picture quality. Has a 3.0" built-in viewing screen. The internal camera is removable for easier handling. 46 infrared LED night-time illumination... |
ave their tools and even if you don't consider a private eye a tradesman in the true sense of the word, you've got to admit, without private investigation equipment they would be sunk.
Without the appropriate tools a private investigator would find it very difficult not only to find consistent work but to retain the services of major clients which are the "bread and butter" of a P.I.'s business.
Going Solo Or Part Of A Team
You may be thinking what if a private investigator is part of a large outfit who supply all his or her equipment?
Good point however, keep in mind the ability to earn well in the P.I. business is usually going solo or starting ones own business so if you are working for a large firm and know down the track you want to go into business for yourself then picking up your own private investigation equipment along the way is good business practice.
P.I. Tools Requirement
Let's take a brief look at some of the equipment a P.I. could reasonably be expected to use at some stage of their working lives. Here's a shortlist:
- Night vision equipment which would include goggles, scopes, binoculars and infrared merchandise.
- Surveillance equipment are a necessity in a private investigator's schedule but what constitutes surveillance tools? Well, how about Audio receivers, digital cameras, telephone logging, vehicle equipment, DTMF decoders and remote audio monitors.
- Telephone equipment could fall under the surveillance tag but this area is reasonably broad and has plenty to offer the "super sleuth" such as cassette recorders, voice logging equipment, digital recorders and test equipment.
- Tracking devices such as GPS equipment are a reasonably new innovation in the sense they are more readily available but have been a great addition to a the total surveillance package.
This method of private investigation equipment helps track the location of a person or vehicle. There are tracking devices for mobile phones, vehicles and even hostage tracking devices.
Is it expensive? Yes and no but keep in mind, if cost is a barrier in building your P.I. business right now your equipment will be gathered as it's required so resist the temptation of purchasing it all in one shopping trip.











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