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Washington Private Investigator

Washington private investigators with ICS are authorized independent contractors and are qualified, licensed professionals ready to assist you with a discreet, confidential private investigation. If you need a private investigation in Washington, please fill out a Private Investigator Free Consultation. Our private investigators are committed to providing affordable, reliable service in your area and report their results in a timely, accountable manner. Contact us today to begin your case.

Recent Washington Inquiries
OriginInvestigation LocationClient TypeCase Type
Washington Bellevue, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Stolen Property Investigation
seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington Spousal or Matrimonial Cheating Decoy Investigations
Washington Santa Fe NM, New Mexico Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Missing Persons
Niederwerrn Olympia, Washington Spousal or Matrimonial Other Private Investigator Case
Washington Spokane, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Background Investigation
Redmond, Washington Bellevue, Washington Security & Private Investigator Pre-Employment Screening
Washington Seattle, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
Washington Vancouver, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Cellular Forensics
Lake Chelan, Washington Vancouver, Washington Attorneys & Legal Services Child Support Modification
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia Law Enforcement Specific Wrongful Imprisonment

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Description of Private Investigations in Washington

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Washington Private Investigator

Washington Private Investigator

A private investigator in Washington must apply to the Washington State Department of Licensing and pass licensing requirements, including a thorough background check. While many Washington 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 the State of Washington, it is against the law to provide the services of a private investigator without a Washington Private Investigator License. You can rest assured that any Washington private investigator assigned to your case with ICS is an authorized sub-contractor fully licensed and insured in accordance with Washington State Laws and participates in the required continuing education.

Private Investigator in Washington

ICS provides a full range of investigations for the State of Washington, and has authorized sub-contractors 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.

Washington Computer Forensics Private Investigator

Washington Private Investigator

Our Washington private investigators are skilled and experienced in providing computer forensics investigations in Washington to scientifically analyze the data held on, or retrieved from computer storage media in such a way that the information can be used as evidence in a Washington court of law. Our Washington computer forensics investigators securely collect the suspect data and exam its contents based on the purpose of the investigation. Computer forensics investigators at ICS provide services such as: data recovery of emails, instant messages, and all types of files, virus and spyware detection and removal, email tracing, pornography detection, computer and network intrusion detection and prevention, internet history evaluation, hidden files detection, and more. Our forensic technicians are knowledgeable and available to provide these services for desktop computers, laptops, network servers, digital cameras, media cards, smart phones including the iPhone, and most other forms of media and data storage. If you need a computer forensics investigator, click now to begin a Computer Forensics Private Investigation.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures

Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) eavesdropping detection and bug sweeps are designed to detect any means of eavesdropping or electronic bugs in use at your home, office or vehicle. The TSCM professionals with ICS are highly qualified, certified and accredited. Whether your case involves suspicion of corporate espionage, stalking, intrusion into your private affairs, extortion, identity theft, or any other malicious attempt to harm you through information theft, the TSCM professionals at ICS are ready to assist you with an in-depth, comprehensive survey. A technical surveillance countermeasures sweep with ICS involves both physical and electronic inspection of the area of concern to determine if any means of eavesdropping or information theft are in use, like infrared, laser, audio recording, video recording, phone taps, GPS tracking, hidden cameras, wireless microphones, radio transmitters, cell phone interceptors, and more. If you suspect that one of these devices, or any other means of eavesdropping or information theft, have been used against you, contact ICS today to begin a TSCM eavesdropping detection and bug sweep. A technical surveillance countermeasures eavesdropping detection and bug sweep is a service offered by ICS and is not itself an investigation; ICS will work with a Washington private investigator to report findings and take action in the event of a discovery of illegal surveillance activities.

Washington Background Check

Do you need a background check performed on an individual in the State of Washington? Are you in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington just like you get results since 1967.

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Local Associations and Important Resources for Washington

Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators

Website: http://www.pnai.com/

Washington Association of Legal Investigators

Website: http://www.wali.org/

The State of Washington Official Website

Website: http://access.wa.gov/

Washington State Department of Licensing

Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/

Washington State Legislature

Website: http://www.leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx

About Washington:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(U.S._state)


Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns

Washington Private Investigator License

Washington has four types of licenses: a Private investigator agency license, an unarmed private investigator license, an armed private investigator license, and a certified trainer license.
Reference Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/

Contact Information:
Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/
Email: security@dol.wa.gov
Private Investigator Licensing Department of Licensing, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98507-9048
Phone: (360) 664-6611
Fax: (360) 570-7888

Associations:
PNAI - Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators
WALI - Washington Association of Legal Investigators

Citation Statute:
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Title 18: Businesses and Professions
Chapter 165: Private Investigators

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Title 308: Department of Licensing
Chapter 17: Private Investigative Agencies and Private Investigators

Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Title 18: Businesses and Professions
Chapter 235: Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act

Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.165

Qualifications Requirement:
An applicant must meet the following minimum requirements to obtain a private investigator license:

(1) Be at least eighteen years of age;

(2) Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;

(3) Not have been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, if the director determines that the applicant's particular crime directly relates to his or her capacity to perform the duties of a private investigator and the director determines that the license should be withheld to protect the citizens of Washington state. The director shall make her or his determination to withhold a license because of previous convictions notwithstanding the restoration of employment rights act, chapter 9.96A RCW;

(4) Be employed by or have an employment offer from a private investigator agency or be licensed as a private investigator agency;

(5) Submit a set of fingerprints;

(6) Pay the required nonrefundable fee for each application; and

(7) Submit a fully completed application that includes proper identification on a form prescribed by the director for each company of employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements to obtain a license as a private investigator, an applicant, or, in the case of a partnership or limited partnership, each partner, or, in the case of a corporation, the qualifying agent must meet the following additional requirements to obtain a private investigator agency license:

(a) Pass an examination determined by the director to measure the person's knowledge and competence in the private investigator agency business; or

(b) Have had at least three years' experience in investigative work or its equivalent as determined by the director. A year's experience means not less than two thousand hours of actual compensated work performed before the filing of an application. An applicant shall substantiate the experience by written certifications from previous employers. If the applicant is unable to supply written certifications from previous employers, applicants may offer written certifications from professional persons other than employers who, based on personal professional knowledge, can substantiate the employment.

An agency license issued pursuant to this section may not be assigned or transferred without prior written approval of the director.

No license to own or operate a private investigator company may be issued to an applicant if the name of the company portrays the company as a public law enforcement agency, or in association with a public law enforcement agency, or includes the word "police."

No criminal convictions that directly relate to your capacity to perform the duties of a private investigator and/or hinders public safety. A physical location of the business within Washington. A valid business license with the Department of Licensing. Proof of three years investigative experience performed before applying for the license. A certificate of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $25,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage OR a $10,000 Private Investigative Agency Surety Bond.

Testing: An exam is required for a private investigator license in the State of Washington. Exam information is available at the following website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/piexam.html

Fees: Private Investigator Agency with unarmed principal: $600
Private Investigator Agency with armed principal: $700
Unarmed Private Investigator: $200
Armed Private Investigator (additional): $100

Renewal Information: Private Investigator Agency: $350
Private Investigator $175

Forms:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/piforms.html




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Private Investigation Cases covered in this Area:
Accident Reconstruction Loss and Theft Investigations
Activity Checks Lost Family Member
Adopted Child Locate Investigation Malpractice Investigation
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital) Maritime or Boating Investigations
Arson or Fire Loss Investigation Medical and Dental Malpractice
Background Checks (Online Dating) Mergers and Acquisitions Investigation
Background Investigation Mind Control or Brainwashing Investigations
Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial) Missing Persons
Bankruptcy Due Diligence Mobile Phone and PDA Seizures
Birth Parent Locate Investigation Money Laundering Investigations
Blacklisting and Blackballing Investigations Mystery and Secret Shopper
Bomb Threats and Detection Narcotics Detection
Cellular Forensics Online Auction Fraud
Cheating Decoy Investigations Online Defamation Investigation
Child Abuse or Molestation Online Gaming and MMO Investigations
Child Custody and Visitation Investigations Online Social Networking Investigation
Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography) Organized Crime Control or RICO
Child Support Enforcement and Collection Origin and Cause Investigation
Child Support Modification Other Private Investigator Case
Cohabitation Investigation Paternity Investigations and Testing
Cold Case Investigations Personal Injury
Competitive Business Intelligence Personal Protection
Computer Forensics Investigation Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
Corporate Slander Investigation Polygraph and Lie Detection for Domestic Purposes
Counterfeiting Crime Polygraph and Lie Detection for Employee Purposes
Counter-Surveillance Polygraph and Lie Detection for Pre Employment Screening
Covert Surveillance (Tailing) Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal Background Checks and Search Probate Investigation
Criminal Investigation (All Types) Process Service (Worldwide)
D'enquête pour les Clients qui Parlent Français Professional Malpractice Investigations
Dependency Investigations Public Interest Investigations
Discrimination Claims Investigations Real Estate Fraud Investigations
Divorce Investigation Religion or Faith Based Investigation
Document Examination and Assessment Runaway and Missing Children
Domestic Investigations (All Types) Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Securities Investigations
Drug Testing Sects Occult or Cults Investigations
Due Diligence Investigation (General) Security Consulting (CPP & PPS Certified)
Eavesdropping Detection (Bugs and Taps) Sexual Harassment Claims
Elder Abuse Investigations Sick Day Fraud
Electronic Discovery Services Signal Piracy Investigation
Email Tracking and SMS Tracing Slander and Defamation of Character Investigations
Embezzlement Investigation Spousal Maintenance or Alimony Modification
Employee Malingering Investigation Stalking and Harassment Investigations
Employee Theft Investigation Sting Operations
Employment Misconduct Investigation Stock Options Fraud
Expert Witness Testimony Strike and Labor Unrest
Financial Fraud Investigations (CFE & CFS) Substance Abuse Investigation
Hidden Assets Investigation Surface or Forensic Drug Detection
Hidden Assets Search (Lost or Forgotten) Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
Homicide and Murder Investigation Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Human Trafficking Tenant Screening
Identity Theft Traffic and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Inheritance Investigation Undercover and Covert Investigations
Insurance Fraud Investigations (Active Case) Unfaithful or Cheating Mate (Non-Marital)
Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement Unsolved Crime Investigations
International Marriage Investigation Vendor Screening Investigations
International Rendition White Collar Crime
Internet Defamation and Slander Investigations Wire and Electronic Communications Crime
Investigación para Clientes que Hablan Español Witness Locates and Interviewing
Juror Vetting (Jury Selection) Workers' Compensation Fraud (AOE/COE)
Kidnapping and Ransom Situation Workplace (ADA, EEOC, or FMLA Sensitive)
Labor Dispute Monitoring Workplace Investigation Interview
Land Ownership and Title Investigation Workplace Violence Investigation
Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case) Wrongful Death Investigations
Locate Lost People Wrongful Imprisonment


Clients Serviced in this Area:
Attorneys & Legal Services Insurance Industry and Adjusters
Business (100+ Employees) Law Enforcement Specific
Business (Small Business) Medical Services or Hospice
Education Services Industry Non-Government Organization
Financial Services Industry Parental or Caretaker
Government (Local/State/Federal) Real Estate Professionals
Hotel, Bar or Restaurant Specific Security & Private Investigator
Human Resource Professionals Spousal or Matrimonial
Individual Clients (Personal Cases)

Top Case Types for Washington
 
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
Unfaithful or Cheating Mate (Non-Marital)
Locate Lost People
Other Private Investigator Case
Background Investigation
Birth Parent Locate Investigation
Missing Persons
Divorce Investigation
Domestic Investigations (All Types)

Washington Office Information

Washington - Seattle (24HI)

P.O. Box 47440
Seattle, Washington 98146


Office Contact: -- None --

Washington - Spokane (GTI)

W. 222 Mission Ave Suite 110
Spokane, Washington 99201


Office Contact: -- None --

Washington - Vader (KI)

112 Little Pinto Ct.
Vader, Washington 98593


Office Contact: -- None --


Case Studies

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Michigan Adultery Law clearly defines Adultery as a crime in its penal code.

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...

Alimony and Disability Fraud with Surveillance Case Study
When couples divorce, tensions rise when it comes to the allocation of alimony. Imagine this…..A...

Android and iPhone eDiscovery
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Papers and Press Releases

January 30, 2012
Last Minute Valentines Day Investigations

ICS wants to help with your investigation into a spouse or someone in your life before Valentines day. Be sure your not a victim of Infideli...

January 19, 2012
ICS of Virginia Formed in ICS Licensee Program

ICS is proud to bring you our newest licensee to the ICS family, ICS of Virginia. Read about ICS of Virginia and what it has to offer

December 14, 2011
ICS of Ohio Seeks Licensees

ICS is actively seeking a qualified private investigator to become a lic...

November 09, 2011
Ben Walker Joins ICS at our Corporate Headquarters
International Counterintelligence Services (ICS) is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Walker, Case Analyst in the Scottsdale, Arizona offic...

November 03, 2011
ICS of California Joins CALI
International Counterintelligence Services of California (ICS of California) is proud to announce it has gained membership with The California Associa...


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