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Description of Private Investigations in Florida
Florida Private Investigator
A private investigator in Florida must apply to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and pass licensing requirements, including a thorough background check. While many Florida private investigators come from a law enforcement or military background, it is not a requirement for employment as a private investigator. Often times a degree in Criminal Justice or other security and investigation work can be just as important to prospective employers.
In Florida, private investigators and private investigative agencies are considered to serve in positions of trust. Untrained or unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons not of good moral character, pose a threat to the public safety and welfare of Florida residents. For this reason, the private investigative industry is regulated in the State of Florida to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected. You can rest assured that any Florida private investigator assigned to your case with ICS is fully licensed and insured in accordance with Florida State laws and participates in the required continuing education.
Private Investigation in Florida
Florida has the fourth highest state population in the United States, with over 18 million residents. Florida is home to some of the United States most well known cities, such as: Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and more. The capitol of Florida is Tallahassee, while the largest population is in the city of Jacksonville and the largest and most influential business district is in Miami. Florida is almost completely surrounded by water, whether the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, and has a tropical climate. Florida is serviced by major airports, including the Orlando International Airport, the Miami International Airport, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Tampa International Airport and many smaller airports.
Florida is nicknamed the "Sunshine State", but this name can be misleading. Florida has the highest average precipitation of any state in the United States and is frequently hit by severe weather. Central Florida experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the country and the entire state is subject to thunderstorms and hurricanes from collision of air from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. However, in stark contrast to these thunderstorms are the sunny beaches that exist all along the coast of Florida.
Florida's main source of revenue is the tourism industry, pushing Florida into the fourth largest economy by GDP for the United States. Attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and other amusement parks, in addition to the beautiful beaches bring in tourists from all over the world. Florida's second largest source of revenue is the agriculture industry, especially citrus fruit like oranges. Aside from parks and oranges, Florida is also known for the Everglades and NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
ICS provides a full range of investigations for the State of Florida, and has agents in every major metropolitan region. Whether your case involves fraud, adultery, missing persons, child custody, extramarital affairs or infidelity, asset searches, surveillance, background checks or any of our other services, ICS has the resources and expertise to find the answers you need.
Florida Background Check
Do you need a background check performed on an individual in the State of Florida? Are you in Florida and need a background check performed elsewhere? ICS can provide this service and many others. Background checks are one of the most well known and useful investigation tools a private investigator can provide. Sometimes a background check is all a client needs and other times it is merely the first step into a more in-depth investigation, providing clues and leads for the investigator and client to pursue. If you need a Florida background check or an investigation involving one, the professionals at ICS are ready to work for you to provide the discreet and confidential service you need. ICS has been helping people in Florida just like you get results since 1967.
Local Associations and Important Resources for Florida
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators
Website: http://www.fali.com/
Florida Association of Private Investigators
Website: http://www.myfapi.org/
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Website: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/
Florida Department of State
Website: http://www.dos.state.fl.us/
Florida Constitution and Statutes
Website: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/
About Florida:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida
Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns
Florida Private Investigator LicenseReference Website: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/investigations/index.htmlContact Information:Website: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us Division of Licensing, Post Office Box 6687, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32314-6687 Phone: (850) 245-5691 Associations:Florida Association of Licensed InvestigatorsFlorida Association of Private InvestigatorsCitation Statute: Florida Statutes Title XXXII. Regulation of Professions and Occupations Chapter 493. Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services Website: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0493/titl0493.htm&StatuteYear=2008&Title=-%3E2008-%3EChapter%20493Qualifications Requirement: The following information is a summary of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing documentation on the Private Investigative Industry and Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 493. Please see the websites listed above to view these documents and for more detailed and complete information. The State of Florida has five types of licenses for private investigators, broken down into a category for individuals and another for agencies. Agencies can apply for an "A" license, which is for a Private Investigation Agency, or an "AA" license, for a Private Investigation Agency Branch Office. Individuals can obtain a "C" license, for Private Investigator, a "CC" license for a Private Investigator Intern, or a "M" (or "MA") license for a Manager of a Private Investigation Agency. Florida Statutes require that in order to be licensed as a private investigator, each individual must: • be at least 18 years of age; • be of good moral character; • have no disqualifying criminal history of mental illness or alcohol or controlled substance abuse; • be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States or have been granted authorization to seek employment in this country by the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; All applicants for a private investigator license undergo criminal history checks with the State of Florida and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Each Private Investigation Agency must have a minimum of one physical location within the State of Florida from which the normal business of the agency is conducted, and this location shall be considered the primary office for that agency in Florida. Also, each private investigation agency and branch office location must have a minimum of one designated, properly licensed manager. A licensed Private Investigator in the State of Florida may sponsor up to six Private Investigator Interns. Internship is intended to be a learning process, and sponsors shall assume a training status by providing direction and control of interns. Sponsors are not to allow interns to operate independently or perform activities that do not enhance the intern's qualifications for licensure. Reciprocity: Florida recognizes and has formal reciprocity agreements with several states, in which a Private Investigator may conduct business so long as: the investigation is initiated in the investigator's home state, the investigator spends no more than 30 days per case conducting an investigation in another state, and the investigator does not solicit business while in another state. The exception to these rules is Tennessee, which only allows for 15 days of out-of-state time for an investigation. Official reciprocity with Georgia, California Private Investigator License, Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia. Testing: Florida requires a Private Investigator to pass an examination if applying for a "C" or "M" (or "MA") license. Fees: Fees for Agencies are $450.00. Fees for Private Investigators are $167.00. Fees for Interns are $152.00. Renewal Information: Renewal fees for Agencies are $450.00. Renewal fees for Private Investigators are $75.00. Renewal fees for Interns are $60.00. Forms: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/application_instructions/instructions.html
Private Investigation Cases which can be covered in this Area:
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Accident Reconstruction
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Maritime or Boating Investigations
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Activity Checks
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Medical and Dental Malpractice
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Adopted Child Locate Investigation
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Mergers and Acquisitions Investigation
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Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
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Mind Control or Brainwashing Investigations
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Arson or Fire Loss Investigation
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Missing Persons
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Background Checks (Online Dating)
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Mobile Phone and PDA Seizures
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Background Investigation
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Money Laundering Investigations
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Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial)
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Mystery and Secret Shopper
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Birth Parent Locate Investigation
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Narcotics Detection
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Blacklisting and Blackballing Investigations
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Online Auction Fraud
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Bomb Threats and Detection
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Online Social Networking and MMO Investigations
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Cheating Decoy Investigations
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Organized Crime Control or RICO
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Child Abuse or Molestation
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Origin and Cause Investigation
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Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
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Other (Please Describe)
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Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography)
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Paternity Investigations and Testing
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Child Support Enforcement and Collection
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Personal Injury
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Child Support Modification
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Personal Protection
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Cohabitation Investigation
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Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
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Cold Case Investigations
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Domestic Purposes
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Competitive Business Intelligence
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Employee Purposes
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Computer Forensics Investigation
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Polygraph and Lie Detection for Pre Employment Screening
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Counterfeiting Crime
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Pre-Employment Screening
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Counter-Surveillance
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Probate Investigation
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Covert Surveillance (Tailing)
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Process Service (Worldwide)
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Criminal Background Checks and Search
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Professional Malpractice Investigations
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Criminal Investigation (All Types)
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Public Interest Investigations
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Dependency Investigations
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Real Estate Fraud Investigations
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Discrimination Claims Investigations
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Religion or Faith Based Investigation
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Divorce Investigation
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Runaway and Missing Children
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Document Examination and Assessment
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Securities Investigations
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Domestic Investigations (All Types)
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Sects Occult or Cults Investigations
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Drug Testing
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Security Consulting (CPP & PPS Certified)
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Due Diligence Investigation (General)
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Sexual Harassment Claims
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Eavesdropping Detection (Bugs and Taps)
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Slander and Defamation of Character Investigations
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Elder Abuse Investigations
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Spousal Maintenance or Alimony Modification
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Electronic Discovery Services
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Stalking and Harassment Investigations
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Email Tracking and SMS Tracing
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Sting Operations
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Embezzlement Investigation
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Stock Options Fraud
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Employee Malingering Investigation
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Strike and Labor Unrest
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Employee Theft Investigation
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Substance Abuse Investigation
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Employement Misconduct Investigation
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Surface or Forensic Drug Detection
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
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Financial Fraud Investigations (CFE & CFS)
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Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
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Hidden Assets Investigation
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Tenant Screening
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Hidden Assets Search (Lost or Forgotten)
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Traffic and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
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Homicide and Murder Investigation
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Undercover and Covert Investigations
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Identity Theft
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Unfaithful or Cheating Mate (Non-Marital)
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Insurance Fraud Investigations (Active Case)
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Unsolved Crime Investigations
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Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement
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Vendor Screening Investigations
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International_Rendition
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White Collar Crime
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Juror Vetting (Jury Selection)
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Wire and Electronic Communications Crime
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Kidnapping and Ransom Situation
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Witness Locates and Interviewing
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Labor Dispute Monitoring
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Workers' Compensation Fraud (AOE/COE)
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Land Ownership and Title Investigation
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Workplace (ADA, EEOC, or FMLA Sensitive)
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Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case)
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Workplace Investigation Interview
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Locate Lost People
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Workplace Violence Investigation
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Loss and Theft Investigations
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Wrongful Death Investigations
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Lost Family Member
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Wrongful Imprisonment
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Malpractice Investigation
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Clients Serviced in this Area:
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Attorneys & Legal Services
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Law Enforcement Specific
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Business (100+ Employees)
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Medical Services or Hospice
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Business (Small Business)
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Non-Government Organization
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Education Services Industry
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Parental or Caretaker
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Financial Services Industry
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Personal Clients (Personal Cases)
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Government (Local/State/Federal)
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Real Estate Professionals
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Hotel, Bar or Restaurant Specific
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Security & Investigation Professionals
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Human Resource Professionals
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Spousal or Matrimonial
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Insurance Industry and Adjusters
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Top Case Types for Florida
Florida Office Information
Florida - Cape Coral (TI) |
1909 SE 16th St.
Cape Coral,
Florida
33990
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Florida - Orlando (CFI) |
223 Twelve League Circle
Casselberry,
Florida
32707
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Florida - Fort Lauderdale (IDB) |
1451 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33309
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Florida - Fort Meyers (RDA) |
4028 Edison Ave.
Fort Meyers,
Florida
33916
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Florida - Hollywood (LN) |
1450 Sheridan Street # 14
Hollywood,
Florida
33020
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Florida - Marathon (FIS) |
109 Anglers Drive N
Marathon,
Florida
33050
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Florida - Melbourne (PPI) |
1900 S Harbor City Blvd #200
Melbourne,
Florida
32901
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Florida - Tallahassee (GI) |
PO Box 14094
Tallahassee,
Florida
32317
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Florida - Tampa (ISOT) |
13911 Cherry Creek Dr.
Tampa,
Florida
33618
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Case Studies
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Adultery Surveillance Case Study
A concerned husband solicited the services of the trained professionals at International...
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Affair During Divorce of Wife with Attorney Case Study
A husband was in the middle of an international divorce, and his wife was overseas. The husband’s...
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Business Background Checks for New Employees or Possible Business Partners
Conducting a due diligence investigation provides a business with a complete history of a subject...
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Business Owner Investigates Internal Employee Theft Case Study
The owner of a franchise chain restaurant discovered that over $13,000 in deposits were...
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Case Study for Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
A distraught mother of two contacted International Counterintelligence Services, Inc. (ICS) out...
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Papers and Press Releases
September 01, 2009
Investigations in the Caribbean and West Indies
Panama, Jamaica, Grenada, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic are
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business per...
August 24, 2009
ICS Now Hiring Senior Case Manager
ICS Now Hiring Experienced Senior Case Manager for Scottsdale, Arizona...
July 16, 2009
Online Defamation Investigation Now Available
ICS now offers confidential reputation repair that will track and halt offenders in their tracks to give you back what is rightfully yours — your repu...
March 16, 2009
Bankruptcy Due Diligence Investigations
ICS is pleased to offer the service of Bankruptcy Due Diligence Investigations. ...
February 10, 2009
Valentines Day Investigations
Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend, and you probably have plans
to spend it with your loved one doing something romantic. Maybe there
will ev...
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