CGA Solutions Business Review with John Patrick
CGA Solutions was recently interviewed on Business Review with John Patrick on WGAC in the Augusta, Georgia area. Click below to listen.
Beyond the License: How New Private Investigators Develop Real Investigative Competence
Part 2 of a Two-Part Series on Professional Development in the Private Investigation Industry In Part I of this series, I discussed a reality that many within the private investigation profession are reluctant to acknowledge: obtaining a private investigator’s license does not automatically make someone a competent investigator. While licensing is an important regulatory requirement,…
Experience Matters: Why a License Alone Does Not Make an Effective Private Investigator
Part 1 of a Two-Part Series on Professional Development in the Private Investigation Industry The private investigation profession is more accessible than ever. In many states, individuals can complete the licensing process, pass the required examination, meet regulatory standards, and legally market themselves as professional investigators. While licensing serves an important purpose, it is only…
The Narrative Trap: Why Confirmation Bias Undermines Investigations—and How to Avoid It
In the world of private investigations, facts are currency. Whether the assignment involves an insurance claim, civil litigation, or a corporate inquiry, clients depend on investigators to deliver something precise, defensible, and above all—accurate. But there is a persistent threat to that accuracy that rarely announces itself and often goes unnoticed until it’s too late:…
Employment Screening vs. Full Background Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide for Private Investigators
In today’s risk-conscious environment, private investigators are increasingly asked to conduct “background checks” for both corporate and private clients. Yet, a persistent and often dangerous misunderstanding remains: most clients do not distinguish between a legally regulated employment screening and a traditional investigative background investigation. This confusion creates significant exposure—not only for the client, but for…
Fact Investigations vs. Mitigation Investigations: A Practitioner’s Guide for Georgia Private Investigators
In the litigation ecosystem—particularly within criminal defense and complex civil matters—private investigators serve as critical extensions of legal counsel. Two of the most commonly deployed investigative frameworks are fact investigations and mitigation investigations. While both are grounded in evidence development and narrative construction, they diverge significantly in purpose, methodology and ultimate application at trial Understanding…
Skip Tracing vs. Person Locate Investigations — Origins, Differences and Best Practices for Legal Due Diligence
Two terms are often used interchangeably in locating a person: “skip tracing” and “person locate investigations.” While they overlap in tools and goals, they are not the same. For professionals who conduct person-locate work for legal due diligence, understanding the history, scope, methodology and legal/ethical distinctions is essential. History and Origin of Skip Tracing Skip…