PI News Round-up - April 3, 2008

PInow.com Weekly News Round-up

April 3, 2008

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This week, the PInow.com staff was fascinated by these industry news stories:

The Cost of Hiring a PI
YORK, PA - An interesting article in the York Daily Record this past week discussed the costs associated with hiring a PI. PInow.com advertiser Randy Tuer and PI Magazine's editor-in-chief Jimmie Mesis were quoted in the article. According to the article, most PIs work for an hourly rate that ranges from $50 to $200, and also charge for reimbursement of expenses that come directly from a case. Surveillance cases average $85 to $120 an hour, while many infidelity cases average about $500 to $1,500 per case. Criminal defense, civil investigations and wrongful death cases are more complicated and may take 25 to 50 hours or more. Complex cases involving finding biological parents or children who were put up for adoption can quickly add up to $5,000 to $10,000, or more.
	Read full article and comment	Source: York Daily Record, March 28, 2008

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PI Firm Deal Worth $16.2 Million
UNITED KINGDOM - MJM Investigations, a United States PI firm specializing in insurance fraud has been acquired by G4S in a deal reportedly worth $16.2 million. MJM Investigations conducts thousands of surveillance cases every year and has a presence in 70 countries. The company uses high-tech surveillance and allows clients to gain updates 24 hours a day via a constantly-updated website. MJM Investigations employs 374 workers and also offers background screening, due diligence and risk management services.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Info4Secuirty, March 28, 2008

New Image Sensor for Surveillance Cameras
SAN JOSE, CA - A new image sensor from Aptina Imaging promises to offer clearer images for difficult surveillance. The company’s new high-performance wide-VGA image sensor is designed especially for surveillance cameras and security cameras. The new sensor boasts very high dynamic range (HDR), which separates a bright background from a dark foreground through a controlled exposure method. This allows for clearer images for PIs and authorities.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Fox Business, April 1, 2008

PIs in Jaliek Case Focus on Rensselaer County
RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY - A few weeks ago, PInow.com staff reported the disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker. Two PIs, part of Mission Possible Investigations, have volunteered their services and are helping the family look for the missing boy. Now, it appears that the PIs have found some leads taking them to Rensselaer County. The PIs are doing surveillance work in connection with the case and interviewing witnesses who may have seen something suspicious around the time of Jaliek’s disappearance.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Capital News 9, April 2, 2008

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