Hello. To be brief, I am a PI (and QM) licensed in CA. I was working for another company as I don't have the funds to start my own business. A job opportunity came along that pays substantially better. The title was Intelligence Analyst for a company that works with vehicles. I was chosen to assist investigating hit and runs and told I was considered an "Investigative Analyst". My questions are:
- Can I use my license for proprietary database access to investigate possible criminal activity, such as Logan for DMV? (keeping the DPPA in mind of course)
- Do I need to file a branch extension with the BSIS as my license is tied to a different city?
- Do I still need general liability insurance if I can work under my license?
- Has anybody been or worked with a licensed PI who was using their license in a different role?
- Can I still call myself a PI when speaking with law enforcement if I was not hired as one or working in that capacity?
I get the feeling they want a licensed PI on the payroll without the normal cost of one. I just want to investigate with all the tools I'm used to, in the best way I can, without opening myself up to liability or putting my license in jeopardy. I was able to locate the owner of the vehicle solely with free OSINT work but it would be a boost if I had other databases as well. Does anybody have any experience with this? (I have also emailed the BSIS all of these questions and waiting to hear back)