Finding People: Skip Tracing from Start to Finish



Prepare to wield a diverse arsenal of investigation techniques, ranging from the classic to the downright ingenious. From unraveling clues in dusty archives to crafting cunning strategies that push the boundaries of traditional investigation, you'll be equipped to crack even the most stubborn skip tracing assignments.

*12 CE HR(S)

CE Approvals: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, OK, OR, MN, MO, MT, *NC, NM, SC, TN, TX

Presented By:

Thomas H. Humphreys

$195.00

About this Course

Course Description:

The ability to effectively trace missing individuals is a critical skill in the field of private investigations. Whether they intentionally evade detection or inadvertently disappear, understanding the intricacies of skip tracing is vital for successful outcomes. In this comprehensive course, you will acquire the knowledge and techniques required to undertake even the most challenging skip tracing investigations.

Through structured and dynamic content, we hope to equip you with the expertise to delve into the reasons behind a person’s disappearance and implement appropriate methodologies to locate them. We will delve into the two main categories of missing individuals: those who deliberately evade detection and those who vanish unintentionally.

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the various reasons individuals may go missing, ranging from voluntary disappearances to accidental circumstances, and gain insights into their underlying motivations.
  • Understand the ethical and legal considerations that govern skip tracing assignments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and protecting individuals’ rights and privacy.
  • Learn a wide array of skip tracing techniques, including traditional and innovative investigative methods, to efficiently track down missing persons based on the specific category they fall into.
  • Develop skills in gathering pertinent information from diverse sources, employing both conventional investigation methods and leveraging the services of information brokers and databases.
  • Explore the vast realm of internet resources and tools to aid in skip tracing investigations, harnessing the power of digital platforms and technology.

Course Outline

Introduction to Skip Tracing
Webinar: Skip Tracing Basics
The Liability of Skip Tracing Assignments
Responsible Locate Investigations6
The Legality of Skip Tracing Assignments
Review: Fair Credit Reporting Act
Credit Reports for Investigators: Tread with Care
Review: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Things Private Investigators Are Not Allowed to Without Authorization
Review: Privacy Act of 1974
Important Personal Identifiers
The Social Security Number
Document Review and the Funnel Approach
Skip Tracing File Summary
My Approach to Skip Tracing
Skip Tracer’s Checklist (Downloadable and Printable)
Pretexting
Your Own Powers of Observation
Credit Headers and Consumer Reports
Commercial Information Brokers and Database Sources
Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
Working with a Cosigner
Canvassing and Wanted Posters
Field and Phone Interviews
Skip Tracer Networks
Understanding Public Records
Public Records on the Internet
Using Email to Locate People
Webinar: “Open Source Intelligence 101”, with Brian Willingham
Internet Resources For Skip Tracing
Identifying Military Addresses
Locating Military Members
Using Other Federal Resources
Finding Homeless People
Sound of Pursuit Podcast: Land of the Lost
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army Missing Persons Brochure
How to Find a Missing Person
Child Abduction Resources
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
Webinar: “Locating People and Uncovering Facts”, with Rachele’ Davis
The Sound of Pursuit (Podcast): “Cell Phone Pinging and Triangulation”
Chasing Ghosts: Skip Tracing the Toughest to Find People
When You’ve Reached The Proverbial End of the Road
Quiz

 

Production Date: Updated in 2022

*12 CE HR(S)

CE Approvals:

AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, OK, OR, MN, MO, MT, *NC, NM, SC, TN, TX

GA Training Instructor License No: CLTR001024
MN Board Course Approval No.: CPD-309
MO Board Course Approval No.: 00092
*NC PPSB Course Approval No.: PPSB-18-501
OK CLEET Course Catalog No.: 22-1840
TX PI CE School License No: Y00170

*Private investigators who hold a license in NC will receive a maximum of 6 hours CE credit for this course as allowed by the PPSB for online asynchronous courses.

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