What Is a Private Investigator?

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Private investigators, or PIs, are often hired by attorneys to seek out new leads or evidence that have not yet been discovered during initial proceedings of a case. PIs are often former law enforcement agents who have the skills and experience to sniff out details that an average person may not notice. While many PIs investigate criminal activity, most do not have police powers and are simply required to take detailed notes of what they observe, to be provided to their employer.