Navigating The Legal Minefield of Private Investigations [Paperback]

Ron Hankin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1932777733 | ISBN-13: 978-1932777734

A Career-Saving Guide for Private Investigators, Detectives & Security Police

Understanding the laws of private investigations can keep you out of court, the unemployment line...or even jail!

Written by a highly experienced private investigator. Topics include surveillance vs. stalking, trespassing, laws surrounding ruses & impersonations, wiretapping & eavesdropping, arrests and interrogations, GPS tracking devices, camera/video issues, search & seizure, polygraph testing. Also includes time-tested tips for being a more effective investigator.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Finally an experienced lawyer who has also worked the streets as a private detective gives us a book combining street smarts with legal authority. Ron Hankin's Navigating the Legal Minefield is a must read guide with quick answers for anyone in the profession, whether private detective, security officer, or police officer. I highly recommend it and plan on using it for my college level students in police science and members of my police department.
--Larry W. Mason, Command Officer, Ill. State Police (ret.)

Ron Hankin's book provides a brilliant account of the law that touches on investigative work...a must read for private detectives, private police or anyone interested in private investigations. Hankin simplifies complex legal topics in a clear and accessible fashion without sacrificing authority or expertise. I absolutely love this book and give it the highest recommendation!
--Matthew J. Medina, Assistant States Attorney, Cook County, Il. Author of Real World Search & Seizure

This book is a teacher s dream! As a long-time criminal law and security instructor, I highly recommend this book for the private detective or security professional, whether new or seasoned...a must-have book in the classroom or on the streets.
--Dan Devine, CPP CFE CHS-III

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc (November 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932777733
• ISBN-13: 978-1932777734
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Reference, November 24, 2008

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J. V. Maggio "Attorney" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Navigating The Legal Minefield of Private Investigations (Paperback)

This reference for private detectives and security personnel is also a great guide for lawyers who might be called upon to advise on the legal pitfalls of the investigative field. A myriad of subjects are covered, including search and seizure, legal use of trackers, surveillance issues, stalking, trespassing, eavesdropping and a host of other subjects. I recommend the book to anyone who has an interest in the investigative field, whether he or she be student or an experienced detective.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lawyer In Your Pocket, November 21, 2008

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Perry Myers, CFE "Perry M" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Navigating The Legal Minefield of Private Investigations (Paperback)

This book is a tremendous resource to any PI or Security Officer! I wish I had something like this 30 years ago when I started in the business. It's like having a lawyer in your pocket! I highly recommend this book to any Investigator or Guard. Anyone working without this great resource is working at a tremendous handicap.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Protect yourself, December 3, 2008

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Fred Rabinowitz "attorney" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Navigating The Legal Minefield of Private Investigations (Paperback)

This book is a great legal reference book and a must for any private detective. I would reccommend that any attorney,corporation or person hiring a private detective insist that the detective read this book to protect themselves and the detective from breaking the law.