Colorado Private Investigator
Colorado is one of the few states in the country that does not require private investigators to be licensed through any state governmental agencies. A lack of rigid governmental control over the industry does not mean that Colorado private investigators are under qualified, but it does mean that it is especially important to verify the credentials of potential investigators. ICS only employees qualified, legitimate private detectives that adhere to the highest industry standards, even in states that do not require licensing. Many private investigators in Colorado come from military or police backgrounds, though there are alternate forms of experience that are equally desirable.
Private Investigations in Colorado
In the state of Colorado, unlike most other states, it is legal to act as a private investigator without a license, as no licenses are required. ICS strictly adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, so rest assured that any ICS private investigator assigned to your case will be an authorized subcontractor who is fully qualified, insured, and up to date with all continuing education requirements. At ICS, our Colorado private investigators meet or exceed all industry standards, providing you with effective and discreet investigative services.
Adultery, Infidelity or Cheating Spouse Investigations
Being the victim of infidelity is never easy, but if you suspect your partner is cheating, you deserve to know the truth. ICS can obtain the proof you need to move forward with your case and protect yourself and your interests from an unfaithful lover. Some common suspicious behaviors amongst cheaters are excessive or secretive computer use, hiding of cell phone and personal finances, working uncharacteristically late or going on business trips at the last minute, lack of, or a sudden increase in sexual appetite, being diagnosed with an STD (even STDs with long incubation periods should be considered suspicious), abnormal activity on the home phone like hang ups when you answer or hang-ups after a specific number of rings, or claiming that a wedding ring has been lost or stolen. If your partner is engaging in these or other suspect activities, contact ICS to begin an investigation today.
Historically, adultery was illegal in Colorado under the “alienation of affection” law, but legislation has been passed that abolishes this form of litigation. The only ground for dissolution of marriage in Colorado is proof of the marriage being irretrievably broken. If both parties file consenting to the claim of irretrievably broken, dissolution of marriage should be processed quickly and efficiently, but if either party contests the filing, proof of the demise of the marriage must be provided. A private investigator form ICS can help you obtain the information you need to file a divorce if your spouse is contesting your filing. Proving that a marriage is irretrievably broken can be difficult, so it is best to let a professional round up the facts, rather than trying to find the proof yourself, which can cause unnecessary stress. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, so all property obtained during the marriage will be divided equitably during a divorce, as is deemed fair by the judge. Nationally, 53% of marriages end in divorce, 57% of men and 54% of women admit to cheating in past or current relationships, and the average affair lasts for 2 years. Proof of an affair can be a critical piece of information in a child custody case after a divorce.
Even if you aren’t married, a private investigator can reveal invaluable information about the affair, such as the number of additional partners being seen and the amount of money being spent on the affair(s). An investigation with ICS will answer all these questions and more, helping to empower you in this difficult time.
Child Custody, Visitation and Support Investigations
In child custody cases, the primary concern for all parties involved is to protect the welfare of the child. In the state of Colorado, Family Court Services handles these cases. When a judge from Family Court Services determines who will receive custody of a child in Colorado they take several factors into account, including a parent’s ability to provide a loving, clean, safe, and stable environment for the child, and the amount of time each parent spent with the child prior to divorce. If a custody battle ensues in Colorado, a judge will determine custody after hearing testimony from both parents. It is also common for a lawyer to be appointed to the represent the child or children in the child custody hearings, to ensure that the child’s wishes are appropriately expressed in the courthouse. Both parents are considered equally in custody cases, but currently the majority of mothers win full custody in Colorado, and only a small minority of fathers have full custody of their children. Every year 50% of parents entitled to child support money never receive the full amount owed to them, with 25% getting no money at all, even though a court has required the other parent to pay. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for the Family Court Services to accurately assess a child’s living situation due to limited state and federal funding, and it is impossible for them to follow through on every case.
If you feel your child’s best interests are not being met by your current custody arrangements, or if child support payments aren’t being made, ICS can help provide the proof you need to take your case in front of a judge. In the course of the child custody investigation, ICS might need to speak to friends, family, childcare workers and co-workers to get the clearest picture of your child’s welfare. At ICS, we will focus solely on your case, and have access to be the best tools and resources available to provide a thorough, discreet and professional investigation. We can solve your case using surveillance, skip tracing, hidden asset checks, public record searches, undercover investigations, and much more.
Missing Person and Locate Person Investigations
Traditionally, missing persons cases are handled by local law enforcement and the FBI, in collaboration with the AMBER Alert system. In Colorado, the Missing Persons Unit of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) assists local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in locating missing persons and identifying unknown persons. All missing children in Colorado are reported immediately to the Nation Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which helps aid in inter-departmental communication. Colorado police advise you to report a missing person immediately; waiting 24 hours could be detrimental to their investigation. But these institutions can't always help, and often are bound by laws and regulations that may prevent them from even recognizing an individual as a Missing Person. Unfortunately, this is especially true in cases involving missing adults. Many lost person cases simply fall outside the scope of criminal investigations, for instance, if you’re searching for a friend or family member with whom you have lost contact. ICS can help you find someone whether a crime has been committed or not, even if the police have already attempted to solve the case. If you have an unsolved missing person case, or need to locate a lost person in Colorado ICS can help. If you want to reconnect with a loved one, find your birth parents or locate a debtor/defrauder, contact ICS to begin your investigation today.
Colorado Background Checks
If you need a background check performed on an individual living in Colorado, or if you live in Colorado and need a background check performed out of state, ICS can help. Background checks are one the most common and well known tools a Colorado private investigator can provide. Often, a background check is the only information a client needs. In cases where a more in-depth investigation is called for, the background check is a great starting point, providing the investigator and client with valuable leads to pursue. If you need a Colorado background check, or if you have a case involving one, ICS is ready to work for you to provide the discreet and confidential service you need in a delicate and professional manner. ICS has been helping people in Colorado just like you get results since 1967.
Computer and Cellular Forensics
In an increasingly technological world, it has become more important-and more difficult-to keep your personal information safe. Part of keeping your information safe involves knowing who has been accessing your personal electronic devices, and determining if information has been viewed or copied. ICS can retrieve and analyze data from electronic storage devices, like desktop and laptop computers, network servers, external storage drives, flash drives, digital cameras, smart phones such as the iPhone or Android phones, and more. All data retrieval methods used by ICS are complaint with all federal and Colorado state laws, so any data recovered will be available to use as evidence. In addition to recovering emails, instant messages, and text messages, ICS also offers virus and spyware detection and removal, pornography detection, email tracing, computer and network intrusion detection and prevention, Internet history evaluation, and hidden files detection. Contact ICS today to ensure that your data and digital devices are safe. ICS can help protect you from the increasing threat of identity theft.
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures are steps taken to detect and prevent unwanted surveillance. Technical surveillance often takes the form of eavesdropping by bugging a house, tapping a phone line, or installing hidden cameras, with the intention of committing corporate espionage, privacy invasion, extortion, identity theft, information theft, or stalking. Being the victim of technical surveillance can endanger your personal safety, and leaves you vulnerable to potential financial damages. To ensure that you haven’t fallen prey to technical surveillance, ICS will perform a technical surveillance countermeasures sweep, which consists of sweeping for bugs, performing a physical and electronic inspection of the area to check for infrared, laser, audio recording, hidden cameras, wireless microphones, radio transmitters, phone taps, GPS tracking, and cell phone interceptors. A technical surveillance countermeasures sweep is not an investigation in itself, but rather is a service offered by ICS; if evidence of illegal surveillance is found, ICS will collaborate with a Colorado private investigator to report findings and take appropriate action.
