Skip tracing: what Harry Bosch can teach us
Many of us involved in private investigation work will at some stage be called upon to locate someone. Whether that’s a debtor, missing person or as part of a factual or surveillance investigation. Often referred to as “skip tracing,” being able to find the subject…
Are you ready for the new WHS obligations relating to psychosocial hazards in your workplace?
Worker’s mental health has been in the spotlight for a long time, not only in terms of good leadership, organisational culture and HR management, but also relevant to Workcover claims, lost productivity and turnover. Now, the management of employee mental health and wellbeing is legislated….
What ‘Saving Private Ryan’ can teach us about investigation
I recently watched (again, for the 79th time) the 1998 epic war film starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, Saving Private Ryan. And if you didn’t know, or have recently returned from Eastern Siberia, the movie depicts a WWII US Ranger squadron tasked to find…
Managing aggressive and difficult customers
October’s PICA professional development webinar featured Mr Jason Lawrence, expert in tactical communications. Jason is not only an experienced communicator in managing aggressive and difficult clients/customers, but also a career investigator with both the military and state government departments. The ability to deal with angry…
Fancy a career in the Justice System? PICA’s new Certificate IV in Justice Studies may be just what you need!
COVID has left many feeling like a career change, a promotion, or even to pursue the sort of work they’ve always wanted. For many, thoughts of a job where they can serve the community, undertake different roles and move from the mundane – where everyday…
Best practice training for investigators
Last week we facilitated our second in-house and virtual intensive Certificate III in Investigative Services to a range of students in our Sunshine Coast training facility, and remotely across the country. At the Professional Investigators College of Australasia (PICA), our aim is to provide the…
Keeping safe in hostile environments
Government compliance and investigation officers are on the front line of customer contact. Sometimes, however, this contact is not always pleasant and presents a risk both to the officer themselves and the organisation. While physical and psychological injury is a risk to any customer service…
Private Investigator helps with termination matter
Australian private investigators work across many industries and fields, government and corporate. There’s the usual tasks of factual and surveillance investigations, but within these there are a multitude of things a PI can be used for. It’s not just about CTP, insurance and cheating partners….
What’s a “Local Laws” investigator (and other roles… like Croc Wrangler)?
Investigators in Australia cover a myriad of different occupations and span across many different industries, both government, corporate and private. Becoming a licensed private investigator opens a world of different experiences. Mind you, like any profession, there can be boring roles too. A quick check…
Announcing our support of Destiny Rescue
This year brings new perspectives on life and business for everyone coming out of COVID. New ways to work, new ideas and new direction. And it’s no different for the Professional Investigators College of Australasia (PICA) and The Forensix Group. It’s time to give something…