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Private Investigation Exam Practice I
Expected Questions and Answers
No the Federal Government is exempt under this regulation when they are performing duties for the
U.S. government - ANSWER✔✔-Has a government agency violated Title 43 Ch 38 if they hire U.S. Federal
Officers to conduct background investigations on the Governments behalf in GA, none of whom are
licensed investigators.?
Yes, the Board allows for a company to hire temporary employees, but that employment cannot exceed
30 days in a calendar year and they cannot be armed - ANSWER✔✔-The ABC Detective Agency was hired
by the Atlanta Hawks organization to supply 15 undercover PI's for the entire basketball season to act as
personal protection for the player's wife. The organization does not have enough info to bring to police,
so they are taking proactive measures to protect all of the players' spouses. the company only has 10
licensed PI's on staff. Can they hire 5 Temporary PI's to assist with this contract?
No, each case is different and it's up to the discretion of the Board who has the authority to issue a
license - ANSWER✔✔-A person who has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral
turpitude will not be issued a PI's license.
Yes, the licensee and/or a duplicate of the license must be posted in a conspicuous place at all times not
only in the main office but in all branch offices. - ANSWER✔✔-Mr. Jones, an officer of the ABC Private
Detective Agency, applied for and received his license for the board to operate his main office and 2
branch offices. Is he required to maintain and post the license in any special way?
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It's okay to transport fluids in a plastic bag, it should be removed fro the plastic bag ASAP, air dried to
prevent contamination and place in a paper bag so it can breathe. - ANSWER✔✔-Biological Evidence
such as blood, body fluids and tissues samples have the highest probability of being destroyed or tainted
if not handled correctly at the scene and during transportation. What is the best method for transporting
and maintaining perishable evidence such as body fluids?
Watchman service - ANSWER✔✔-Per the Board, "Private detective business" allows a licensed individual
to conduct all but what business?
No, Georgia does not require company employee's working internal investigation to possess a Private
Detective license. - ANSWER✔✔-A company hired several investigators to conduct background checks
and conduct internal investigations. Do they need to be licensed investigators per Georgia Title 43 Ch 38?
No, any state police officer is exempt from obtaining a GA PI license as long as they contract directly with
the company in ATL - ANSWER✔✔-A police officer from New York, with permission of his police
department, flies to ATL at the request of an ATL based company to assist on a case as an expert in
industrial toxin spills. Does GA require the New York Police Officer to be a licensed GA PI to work the
case in FL?
You are conducting an investigation to find a person - ANSWER✔✔-If you are conducting a "Skip Trace"
what are you doing?
The State of Georgia Governor - ANSWER✔✔-Who appoints the members to the GA Board of Private
Detectives and Security Agencies?
Chairman - ANSWER✔✔-At the first meeting of the Board each year they will elect a _____________ one
year term.
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Private Investigation Exam Practice I
Expected Questions and Answers
No the Federal Government is exempt under this regulation when they are performing duties for the
U.S. government - ANSWER✔✔-Has a government agency violated Title 43 Ch 38 if they hire U.S. Federal
Officers to conduct background investigations on the Governments behalf in GA, none of whom are
licensed investigators.?
Yes, the Board allows for a company to hire temporary employees, but that employment cannot exceed
30 days in a calendar year and they cannot be armed - ANSWER✔✔-The ABC Detective Agency was hired
by the Atlanta Hawks organization to supply 15 undercover PI's for the entire basketball season to act as
personal protection for the player's wife. The organization does not have enough info to bring to police,
so they are taking proactive measures to protect all of the players' spouses. the company only has 10
licensed PI's on staff. Can they hire 5 Temporary PI's to assist with this contract?
No, each case is different and it's up to the discretion of the Board who has the authority to issue a
license - ANSWER✔✔-A person who has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral
turpitude will not be issued a PI's license.
Yes, the licensee and/or a duplicate of the license must be posted in a conspicuous place at all times not
only in the main office but in all branch offices. - ANSWER✔✔-Mr. Jones, an officer of the ABC Private
Detective Agency, applied for and received his license for the board to operate his main office and 2
branch offices. Is he required to maintain and post the license in any special way?
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It's okay to transport fluids in a plastic bag, it should be removed fro the plastic bag ASAP, air dried to
prevent contamination and place in a paper bag so it can breathe. - ANSWER✔✔-Biological Evidence
such as blood, body fluids and tissues samples have the highest probability of being destroyed or tainted
if not handled correctly at the scene and during transportation. What is the best method for transporting
and maintaining perishable evidence such as body fluids?
Watchman service - ANSWER✔✔-Per the Board, "Private detective business" allows a licensed individual
to conduct all but what business?
No, Georgia does not require company employee's working internal investigation to possess a Private
Detective license. - ANSWER✔✔-A company hired several investigators to conduct background checks
and conduct internal investigations. Do they need to be licensed investigators per Georgia Title 43 Ch 38?
No, any state police officer is exempt from obtaining a GA PI license as long as they contract directly with
the company in ATL - ANSWER✔✔-A police officer from New York, with permission of his police
department, flies to ATL at the request of an ATL based company to assist on a case as an expert in
industrial toxin spills. Does GA require the New York Police Officer to be a licensed GA PI to work the
case in FL?
You are conducting an investigation to find a person - ANSWER✔✔-If you are conducting a "Skip Trace"
what are you doing?
The State of Georgia Governor - ANSWER✔✔-Who appoints the members to the GA Board of Private
Detectives and Security Agencies?
Chairman - ANSWER✔✔-At the first meeting of the Board each year they will elect a _____________ one
year term.
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