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Do criminal justice careers really turn out to be the way we see them portrayed in some of the popular tv shows these days? That in itself is a question that requires little, if any thought before answering it.I had always viewed that particular profession as being a wonderful and very interesting field, and although I never did pursue such a career,I did indeed set my sights on becoming a professional private investigator.After training,both in the classroom and on-the- job.I obtained my private detectives license,and went on to getting licensed in Iowa , Kansas,and my home state of Nebraska.I can tell you, that without reservation, the work is definetly not what viewers percieve it to be on those television shows.I did extensive work for a number of the major insurers in the U S, in the insurance fraud arena, shadowing numerous disability claimants, and making those kind of videos that you often see on tv, where the subject has no clue that they are being watched, and video taped for evidence at court trials.Although I did all types of investigations, the vast majority were in this category. The work is sometimes exciting and sometimes boring, as is any job.There is a lot of stress involved in this type of work, and a lot of do's,and don't's,that are critical to obtaining usable information.Forget about kicking down doors,and snapping pictures,as well as shoving a gun into some person's face, not to mention threatening peolpe with strong arm tactics.That's only on tv, and should you decide to try it, well you will likely be sued, in jail, and lose your license as well.Also, consider that you will be required to carry a hefty liability insurance policy, and obey "right to privacy" laws to the letter.Then, there is the issue of following subjects to document their every move.That definitely sounds easier than it is.Just try following someone for a few days, undetected, everywhere they go.You cannot lose them, nor can you catch them and blow your cover.Next, get all of the needed info on the subject, without letting anyone know what you are up to,and who you are after,quite often in very tiny villages, and towns where everyone knows everybody else.And how about running red lights and speeding in order to not lose your subject,I have no regrets about the many cases I've worked.and the things I had to do to get what I needed, and I still do it, and completely enjoy it.So, if you like to sneak around and spy on unsuspecting people, and like taking chances,consider this type of work. or you can call me. and I'll be there, when you don't know it.Write your article here

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