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If you cannot locate the subjects address on maps, what should you do ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------postal code search because it can provide and accurate address or vicinity of the residence In cases where all previous address and contact information is no longer valid, it may be necessary to conduct an extensive background search. How should you proceed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Use public databases and Internet sources
- Public Libraries can assist with confirming outdated contact information
- Advertisment in the newpaper with the last known address What documents can you not obtain without lawful authority or signed release documents ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------credit records, income tax or bank records What is A Personal Property Security Registration (PPSR) search useful for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to discover any lien associated with the subject What other sources can you research when conducting background inquiries ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Bankruptcy records, divorce records, land registry databases and corporate searches
If an investigator finds that any of the information of the supect, given by the client is missing, what should they do ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------they should consult the file to locate it or contact their office to confirm if the information is known and may have been overlooked. What is the purpose of surveillance ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---to Locate, Obtain and Prevent If the investigator is aware that the subject is represented by a lawyer, general practice is for the investigator to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------avoid having any verbal contact or interaction with the subject Private investigators most commonly work alone on most surveillance cases, however in some cases two or more investigators may be assigned to work together.Reasons for this may include ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the subject's aggressive driving nature, multiple points of exit from a given location, or the subject's ability to run counter surveillance Team surveillance allows for a variety of surveillance techniques to be employed including ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the caravan method, leapfrogging, and parallel coverage. It is important to remember never to record a conversation without --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the knowledge and consent of one of the parties involved in the communication
What should also be included in the witness statement at the end --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the witness gave the information to the PI for there own free will In a situation where an investigator is taking a statement of a youth under the age of 18, industry practice is for the investigator to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------contact the parents or legal guardians to obtain permission to conduct the interview. The investigator should allow the parents to be present during such interviews. When making notes during an investigation, why should you not use a digital recorder? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is unreliable because the batterys could die and malfunctions could occur If there is an error discovered in the notes, the investigator should --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------draw a line through it and initial the error. according to the Ibrahim Rule, when assessing a witness statement, to be admissible, it must be ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------taken under oath and clear of duress When on the witness stand, the private investigator may ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------with the court's permission, be permitted to refer to his or her notes What can you use your notes for when on the witness stand in court --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Memory Aid only
When should you do undercover investigations ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------after all other investigative techniques have been exhausted or are not applicable A private investigator should be confident after reviewing the background material provided on the organization that ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------they will fit in with the environment According to the CRA what should not be used on a resume --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fake name In undercover operations, Camera installation may be required in areas of - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------High risk Undercover operators should avoid being seen with targets in public places by people who know the true identity of the operator (True or False) --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Can PI's approach employees and offer them money to steal something. --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------no the undercover operator should not ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---encourage, demand or assist in any contravention of any law, policy, or company rule, or enlist others to do so
Another example of a document which a private investigator is often retained to serve is a Summons to Witness along with Conduct Money. This document could be issued by either party to compel an individual to appear in court to testify. If a witness is found to be absent, reluctant or evading, the private investigator may be required to make --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------further attempts of service to the witness at various times throughout the day, as a summons has to be served on the witness personally. Service is affected once the person serving the document --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hands it to the person named, whether or not they actually accept the document. In a situation where the named party on the document refuses to open the door, the best action for the private investigator is to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------contact the client and advise of the situation. The lawyer or client will then make the necessary applications for substituted service. There are also times when a person may be uncooperative and try to avoid service. If this is the case, other methods for identifying the person may be utilized, such as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------asking coworkers, neighbours or other reliable sources that can be consulted to confirm the person's identity. ny errors discovered before swearing to the accuracy must be corrected. When an error has been discovered before swearing an Affidavit, the investigator is required to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------inform the commissioner or person taking the oath, make the necessary correction, initial the changes and then swear the Affidavit is accurate.
when serving a document to an individual in an apartment building where the investigator must gain access into the building, the investigator must comply with the ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Trespass to Property Act OHRC stands for ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ontario Human Rights Code Communicating tactically, for example, ensures that private investigators can be ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------assertive without being confrontational. The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 regulate --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------investigative services and private security industry Is PSISA federal, provincial or municipal ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------provincial Under PSISA loss prevention specialists are considered to be --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------security guards and do not require a PI license What does Section 34 and 40 of the PSISA outline ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Rules and standards for PI's day to day activitys
PIPEDA is a consent based statute (True or False) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True According to PIPEDA, credit check can be conducted only with --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the consent of the subject Regulation SOR/2001-7 was enacted pursuant to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------PIPEDA What is SOR/2001-7 used for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------it lists publicly available records, such as judicial records According to regulation SOR/2001- 6 ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----licened business entites may recieve or disclose personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual to whom it belongs to When does SOR/2001-6 come into play ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------for the purposes of investigating a breach of an agreement or the contravention of a law if they are a corporation or other body with a Model Code FIPPA stands for ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Is FIPPA Federal, Provincial or Municipal? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Provincial What does FIPPA govern? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- access to records that are in custody or under the control of the provincial government (colleges, universities and hospitals) MFIPPA stands for ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act What does MFIPPA govern? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- records that are in the custody or under the control of municipalities and some related institutions According to the privacy laws, anyone who is in a public place does not have ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a reasonable expectation of privacy and their actions may be photographed or documented on video According to the privacy laws, a person in there home ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------has a reasonable expectation of privacy and an investigator should not go onto their property in order to peek into their windows to observe them According to the privacy laws, how do you observe someone in their home ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Observe from the street or other public property
Hearsay Evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------witness presents a statement that was made to them by another person, who is not present at the trial Admissions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Voluntary admissions made by an accused and reported by another witness fall outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible Documentary (Demonstrative/Illustrative) Evidence: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------any written thing capable of being made evidence. For example, Books, Films, Photographs illustrative evidence can also be known under different names, what are they? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------demonstrative or documentary evidence Real Evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------can include material objects, such as a weapon or item of clothing The reliability of real evidence has to be assessed (True or False) --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Where can you pick up a discarded item for evidence, without violating any criminal or provincial laws? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a public area like a mall or plaza
Where can you pick up a discarded item for evidence, that will violate a criminal, provincial or municipal law? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----a subjects garbage on a curb or city property Trace Evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------fingerprints or footprints, hair or fibre from a piece of clothing What should someone do with Trace Evidence? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------must be collected or photographed by experts Opinion Evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------what a witness thinks, believes or infers regarding the facts in dispute Who can give opinion evidence? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- from an expert witness who can provide an educated/professional opinion on the evidence being presented Unsworn Evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------witness does not appear to understand the nature of an oath or a solemn affirmation, due to their age or apparent mental incapacity, the Crown should be consulted What is the Trespass to Property Act used for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------allows occupiers of private premises to determine who is or isn't allowed on these premises
Any person can make a citizen's arrest without warrant if they witness an --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------indictable offence being committed section 25 of the criminal code allows a private investigator to use as much force as is necessary as long as they act on ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------reasonable grounds section 26 of the criminal code states that individuals who use force are ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------criminally responsible for any excess of force section 27 of the Criminal Code authorizes individuals to use --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------as much force as necessary to prevent the commission of an offence for which the perpetrator could be arrested without a warrant, and which could cause serious injury to a person or damage to property. During a criminal trial, the Crown Attorney would need to prove --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused has committed the offence the burden of proof in a civil matter is less than in a ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------criminal matter in a civil matter, the obligation is for the plaintiff to prove the accused is guilty on ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------balance of probabilities.
What offence is defined in section 423 of the Criminal Code --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Intimidation Section 279 of the criminal code ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Kidnapping Section 322 of the criminal code ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Theft Section 361 of the criminal code ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- False Pretence Section 380 of the criminal code ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Fraud What are the six core steps for containing evidence? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------collect, secure, preserve, identify, ensure continuity, and log How should you collect evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- collect the evidence, the bag in which it is contained should be marked with the private investigator's initials and the time and date when gathered
