The legislation governing the private investigator profession is known as? - PSISA -
Private Security and Investigative Services Act (2005)
What are three general types of cases that a private investigator will take on? -
Investigation following an incident, into a suspicion or allegation of misconduct, or
suspicion or allegation of breach of compliance.
What are the ethical requirements of a private investigator? - To conduct yourself in a
lawful, transparent, professional manner and free of judgement, bias, or personal
motivations.
What may be the goal(s) of an investigation? - Collection of evidence for larger action,
amalgamation of data/info, assistance with compliance and resolution, or mitigation of
future risk/incidents.
What 8 criteria should be included in investigative plans? - 1. Determining the
goal/objective
2. Clarifying the scope and any potential hinderances
3. Establishing timeline and expectations for deliverables
4. Determining the resources required
5. Budget allowances
6. Communication and points of contact
7. Expectations of outcomes and possible alternatives
8. Scope of expertise and resources
What tasks/duties could be expected in working as a private investigator? (7) -
Investigating behaviour, conducting searches/surveillance, researching, interviews,
documentation, assessing facts and the source of said facts for credibility, and assisting
law enforcement.
What is a Mareva injunction? - An court order that allows the freezing of a defendant's
assets as a means of protection.
What is an Anton Piller order? - A civil search warrant.
Section (2) of the PSISA states that...? - A private investigator is a person who performs
work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of conducting investigations in order to
provide information.
What section of the PSISA regulates the type of employers able to employ private
investigators? - Section 5
, What section of the PSISA covers licensing requirements? - Section 10(1)
What are the licensing requirements for a private investigator? (4) - 1. Have a clean
criminal record
2. Be 18 years of age or older
3. Entitled to work in Canada
4. Successfully completed training and testing as prescribed
When could a licensee be denied a license or have their license revoked? - Fee
nonpayment, past conduct suggests that license will not be honoured, no reasonable
expectation of responsibility, contravention of the Act/regulations/terms and conditions
of license, conviction of offence, or the holding of a license would be prejudicial to public
interest.
Who is responsible for issuing, amending, suspending, or cancelling a license? - The
Registrar.
What can the Registrar do if they have received a complaint or have the grounds to
believe a licensee is acting in bad faith? - They have the power to investigate under the
Act and in general delivery of services; including inspection of business offices and
search warrants as obtained by court order.
When can you stop a Registrar from investigating? - You can't, doing so is an offence
under the Act and the Registrar may apply to the court for remedies to prevent
further/continued violations.
What does the Act specifically prohibit licensees from doing? (5) - 1. Representing
themselves as police officers or in connection with a police service
2. Refer to government licensing or bonding in any advertisement
3. Use a name other than the one they are licensed
4. Use the term "detective" in their representation
5. Allow other persons to use their license
What does the Act mandate for licensees? (5) - 1. Wear a uniform approved by the
Registrar
2. Carry and present their license to anyone making a request
3. Comply with any terms and conditions of license
4. Be over 18
5. Return the license when it has expired or is terminated/suspended/cancelled
6. Report any incident involving use of force or unusual intervention to the Registrar
Under what circumstance is a private investigator not required to carry or show their
license? - When performing an undercover operation wherein doing so would jeopardize
their safety or the investigation.
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