Investigation services have evolved immensely to a highly respected, professional field. Boasting experts with skills that vary from police work to surveillance and technology, investigators strive to bring the best of their abilities to any job -- from searching for missing persons to catching cheating spouses or recovering stolen goods. No matter the work, this line of work is comprised of talented individuals with significant experience, and that includes 30-year veteran Tom Caune who not only brings superior education, but roles as a corporate investor, law enforcement officer and director of loss prevention.
As a result of his three decades of work, Caune offers several tips for those interested in the growing professional industry of private investigation -- a field in which Caune is licensed across multiple states:
As a result of his three decades of work, Caune offers several tips for those interested in the growing professional industry of private investigation -- a field in which Caune is licensed across multiple states:
- Learn about various required state licenses. Caune holds multiple licenses with validity in numerous states. For example, he holds his alarm license and his private investigation license in multiple states. But Alabama, for instance, has no licensing requirements. Become educated about what entity regulates licenses and acquire the proper ones, if necessary.
- Meet (and exceed) experience requirements. Education isn’t always required to become a private investigator, but occasionally it is, as is experience. Ensure you meet the minimum requirements and/or exceed them for every license.
- Receive firearms training. Carrying a weapon without proper training and certification is simply illegal. Complete proper schooling and standards.