If you or your business has been threatened, it can be very scary. Most people who are threatened are left feeling vulnerable and do not know what to do next. Private investigators can help. If a person or group of people threatens you or your business, private investigators can assess the threat to find out how credible it is and what you can do about it. This article explores the process that private investigators go through when assessing a threat and how they can help someone who’s been threatened.

Determining the Credibility of the Threat

When you ask a private investigator to follow up on a threat, the first thing they’ll want to establish is whether or not a threat is credible. They will analyze the threat, whether it was verbal, written, or in the form of a digital file or an item sent to your home or business. Through state of the art technology that can analyze language and specialized training to help properly research the credibility of a threat, a PI will be able to determine whether the threat was intended simply to scare you or if there is possibility for follow through. They will then research the individual to decide if the individual or group poses a threat.

Assessing the Potential for Violence

Once your private investigator has investigated the specific threat, they will investigate the individual or group posing the threat in order to determine their potential for violence. PI’s are highly trained to comb through documents, social media, and other evidence that can help determine the history of a suspect. If they have a history of violent behavior, their potential for violence will be higher. They will establish the dangerousness of the individual or group based on protocols established by US government agencies. If the person or group has a very low potential for violence, the threat will be handled differently than one coming from a violent individual or group.

Managing the Threat

Once the credibility of the threat and the potential for violence are determined, your PI can help you manage the threat. They can make suggestions to help you employ best security practices. If the threat is on your business, they can help you secure it and might suggest additional security measures for an added layer of protection. A private investigator can also help integrate and coordinate critical involvement by multiple parties including the police, a security company, and more. When you involve a private investigator in any threat to you or your business, you can be sure that you will be properly protected.

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