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Party security – What to look for in a security guard

A great party calls for great security. The last thing you want is the night you’ve been planning for so long being ruined by unwanted guests, disturbances and fights. So what should you look for in a security guard? There are probably a few things you haven’t thought of…

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Inspector Poirot Vs An Elite Investigations Private Investigator

Agatha Christie’s inimitable detective inspector Hercule Poirot is a legendary character. Using singular logic, polishing his patent leather shoes and sporting a spiffingly handsome moustache, he’s solved many a tricky mystery. Then in the other corner we have the ultra modern, professional private investigators here at Elite Investigations. Quick, discreet and professional, they’ve got the […]

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Is it ever OK to snoop? – Investigation during a separation

When you’re going through a separation, it can be tempting to snoop around, especially if you have a suspicion that something is going on. But beware, you can do yourself more harm than good if you try to investigate matters for yourself!

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How to tell if an employee can be trusted

As an employer, you have to place a lot of trust in your employees. It can be hard to do, and sometimes you might suspect that your business is at risk of an untrustworthy employee. Private investigators are called to investigate cases of employee fraud and dishonesty all the time. It’s not nice to imagine, […]

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Being A Private Investigator

1) You’re always on call Being an investigator, you generally are dealing with issues of a more sensitive nature. This means you’re likely to get calls from clients at all sort of hours, rather than the usual nine to five enquiries. Dinner time, late at night, early in the morning before anyone else is up; […]

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How the New Welfare Laws Will Affect Employers

The new welfare reforms announced yesterday will affect not only jobseekers, but the employers who will now face a rise in applications to advertised jobs. The Work for the Dole scheme plans to 150,000 jobseekers working for the dole in coming years.

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How To Hire a Private Investigator in Melbourne

Hiring the right private detective for your job is what many people need, yet can struggle to do. So let us help out. Here are some tips for first-timers and savvy employers on how to hire a private investigator in Sydney/Melbourne.

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Are You Being Catfished When Online Dating? Ask a Sydney/Melbourne Private Investigator

With the premier of Catfish: the TV Show in Australia recently, Melburnians are starting to become aware of the catfish phenomenon, and our private investigators in Sydney/Melbourne are being asked, “What is catfishing, and how do I know if I’m being catfished?” So our detectives thought it was time to answer some questions.

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Private Investigators Secretly Used by Victoria Police

Have you ever wondered who polices the police? It is a good question. One answer is unsurprising – private investigators. But we rarely hear about this happening, due to the private nature of both entities. So, it was big news this week that Victoria Police hired Sydney/Melbourne private detectives to investigate claims of bullying within […]

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Is It OK To Check Your Partner’s Background?

For a Sydney/Melbourne private investigator, doing a background check on a new boyfriend or girlfriend is just a normal thing to do. Investigators do background checks every day – it’s the first step in any new job. Any good private detective wouldn’t think twice about running this check, because what harm can it do if […]

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