General Info on
BC Private Investigators
Need to find a Private Investigator in
Vancouver or the lower mainland of BC? It's as
easy as opening the yellow pages, right? But, how about
finding a good PI? That can be a little more
challenging.
All Private Investigation companies and
Private Investigators
in British Columbia must be licensed by the B.C. Attorney
General's office. This ensures only that a minimum
level of requirements are met - a criminal records check has
been complete on all the Private Investigators working
for the firm, as well as a credit check. Finding a good P.I. can be hit and
miss. You can start with the BBB or
the P.I.A.B.C. (Private Investigators Association of
British Columbia), but in the end your best bet is to
find someone who is familiar with the Private
Investigations industry or has employed a PI company on
more than one occassion. A referral to a good
investigation company is like a referral to a good
doctor. Recommendation
There are hundreds of companies in the
lower mainland of BC offering investigation
services. One of the best is McKenzie
Investigations & Consulting Ltd., headed by
James (Jim) L. McKenzie. The company is licensed
for security, investigations and security consulting and
is a member in good standing of the PIABC. They
offer retail security investigations, labor dispute
management, camera installation services, background
checks and the regular P.I. surveillance work. You
can reach Jim McKenzie and his Investigation company at
their Burnaby office at 604-294-6644 or visit their
website:
McKenzie
Investigations & Consulting Ltd
Becoming a Private
Investigator or Opening a PI Company in BC
To become a PI in British Columbia, you must have
employment with a Private Investigations firm. Depending
on your experience, you may be required to work as a
'supervised' PI for 2 years before applying for an
unrestricted license. A criminal records check
will be required along with an application and reference
letters.
To open a Private Investigations company, you will be
required to have an unrestricted PI license or employ a
manager who has an unrestricted PI license and purchase
a bond.
For information about becoming a Private Investigator
in British Columbia, contact the Private Investigators
and Security Agencies Commission or visit their website
at http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/pisa/index.htm.
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