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Private Investigation Tactics

Class Number: POLICE 10504193-1 - Private Investigation Tactics
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-504-193 PRIVATE INVESTIGATION TACTICS ...private investigators are used by law firms, corporations, insurance companies and other public and private entities. This course covers the basics of locating individuals using open sources of information, ethical considerations for investigators, constitutional law application and current investigative practices as preparation for success as a private investigator, corporate and private security or insurance claim investigator. Includes lessons on developing a business and marketing plan and preparing for the Wisconsin Private Detective license exam.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Compare the different professional opportunities that exist for private investigators.
  2. Compose a business and marketing plan a for private investigation business.
  3. Determine which information resources are used in an investigation.
  4. Identify various methods and sources used to locate people.
  5. Apply the fundamentals of interviews and interrogations, including any legal considerations
  6. Critique your communication style by comparing it to other styles.
  7. Examine the various physical surveillance techniques.
  8. Distinguish the various electronic surveillance techniques.
  9. Identify legal requirements for process service as a private investigator in a discussion.

Class Details

Class Number:
POLICE 10504193-1 - Private Investigation Tactics
Date:
-
Delivery:
Other Distance Mode
Term:
2026 Spring

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 5/19/2026 Online Live Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM

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