course description
This course is designed to introduce and develop an awareness of the importance of ethics in the Private Investigation industry. The course of instruction will introduce topics covering ethical behavior and decision-making. Additionally, legal aspects of private investigation and information gathering will be discussed.
This course includes 2 hours of instruction and satisfies the Oregon and Georgia ethics requirement. This course qualifies for 2 hours of instruction in MO, TN, NC, NM, SC and OK. An exam will be administered upon the conclusion of the program. If the candidate passes with a score of 75% or better, a certificate of completion will be issued.
the author
L. Scott Harrell has been a professional investigator for over 17 years. He began a career in the intelligence and investigations tradecraft when selected to work with several intelligence units while serving our country in the United States Navy. Since his discharge, Scott has continued to apply the very special skills honed in the military through his own private investigation practice and service within the private security industry. Scott has worked with Fortune 500 companies, owned and managed two very successful agencies in Texas, Florida and Louisiana. He is also a noted speaker, mentor and author of ten (10) investigation-related books.
program outline
Ethics
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Understanding Ethics
- Code of Professional Conduct
- Criminal and Civil Laws Affecting Private Investigators
- Gramm-Leach-Bailey
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Common State Laws that Affect Private Investigation
- Trespassing
- Peeping Tom, Eavesdropping, & Privacy Issues
