Charles Barlow, MA, CLPI
PI Welcome Video
Instructor Message
Preface
Introduction
Copyright
Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Private Investigations & History
Chapter 2: Licensing, Laws, and Legal Boundaries
Chapter 3: Ethics and Professional Conduct
Chapter 4: Surveillance Operations
Chapter 5: Investigative Techniques
Chapter 6: Report Writing and Documentation
Chapter 7: Courtroom Testimony and Evidence Handling
Chapter 8: Specialized Investigations
Chapter 9: Technology and Databases in Private Investigation
Chapter 10: Professionalism, Communication, and Client Relations
Chapter 11: Risk Management, Safety, and Professional Survival
Chapter 12: The Future of Private Investigation and Career Development
Appendix A: Investigative Process Models
Appendix B: Surveillance Field Guide
Appendix C: Sample Investigative Reports
Appendix D: Legal Awareness and Operational Boundaries
Appendix E: Field Documentation Templates and Operational Forms
Appendix F: Code of Ethics and Professional Oath
Appendix G: Career Development and Professional Pathways
Appendix H: Glossary of Private Investigation Terms
Final Exam
