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Learn more about deception detection in our blog post on polygraph testing
Learn more about private investigation in our blog posts on detective techniques
Learn more about criminal profiling in our blog posts on investigation analysis


Anatomy of the Stalker: Profiling Those Who Spy, Pursue, and Harass
Obsessive stalkers represent a category of individuals who are both underestimated and potentially very dangerous. Their behavior often exists in a gray zone between socially tolerated relational discomfort and overt violent crime. This ambiguity contributes to the early trivialization of warning signs, even though stalking trajectories frequently follow a clear pattern of escalation.
Jan 195 min read


From Testimony to Judicial Error: When the Eye Sees What Memory Invents
One question arises for any investigation professional: can we still trust eyewitnesses, and under what conditions? This article first proposes to examine why the credibility of eyewitnesses often leaves much to be desired in light of the main scientific studies on memory and identification. It will then address concrete cases where a witness’s word contributed to sending an innocent to prison, before outlining the reflexes and best practices that a seasoned investigator shou
Jan 125 min read


Cognitive Biases in Criminal Investigations: When Psychology Traps the Truth
These reasoning errors, often unconscious, shape our decisions without our awareness. In an investigative context, they can subtly divert the search for truth toward a mistaken interpretation, sometimes leading to judicial dead ends. Many cases that remain unsolved today — commonly referred to as cold cases — trace their origins to one of these biases: invisible, yet dangerous.
Jan 55 min read


A Private Detective: What Is It For and How Does It Work?
Hiring a private detective is a serious, pragmatic step, and in some cases, the only option available for getting clear answers to complex personal situations. It is a concrete and legal solution for turning doubts into certainties and making important decisions based on documented facts.
Nov 23, 20257 min read


Written Statement Analysis: A Valuable Tool in Private Investigation
Written statement analysis is nowadays a valuable discipline within modern investigative agencies. It consists of the methodical examination of a person's remarks - testimonies, correspondence, or various declarations - with the goal of exposing the truthfulness of the account, omissions, inconsistencies, and sometimes implicit admissions or, conversely, false confessions.
Nov 10, 20255 min read


Pre-employment background investigation : when vigilance pays off
Hiring a candidate based solely on their good faith, relying on the contents of their resume, and failing to conduct a thorough background check on their statements risks jeopardizing everything the company and its leaders have built over the years. A pre-employment background investigation isn't an expense; it's an investment in the security and sustainability of your business to avoid costly mistakes.
Oct 14, 20254 min read


False Confessions: A Little-Known and Devastating Phenomenon
In the legal system, a confession is often seen as the ultimate proof of guilt. Yet, research shows that sometimes innocent people confess to crimes they did not commit, under the influence of fatigue, stress, or coercive interrogation techniques.
Oct 7, 20257 min read
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