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AISP Professional Development Awards
Thank you from the ASA On the 15th of May, the Australian Security Academy attended the AISP’s professional association meeting …

How To Stay Impartial
We discuss how to stay impartial when our brains are actually trying to get us to have an ‘us versus’ them’ mentality! It’s our job to stay impartial.

Investigations, DNA and The Staircase
Over the weekend the Australian Security Academy attended an interesting panel discussion held by Oliver Laurence of OJT Investigations Group

What do Loss Adjusters do?
Loss adjusters investigate insurance claims arising out of losses such as fires, car accidents and burglaries, commercial property, fire, flood ..

Take the money and run
People who go missing voluntarily do so for a reason. So do people who fake their own disappearance which is …

The Loss Adjuster Paying and Settling Claims
Insurers are expected to promptly assess all of the claims that are made and to pay out all claims that …

Government Fraud Risk Identification
Qualification: PSP40416 – Certificate IV in Government Investigations Financial crime is an ongoing risk to any department or agency that …

Join the ASA Facebook Group
Australia’s leading employment vacancy resource for Investigators, Regulators & Compliance Personelle. The Australian Security Academy is your key to establishing your …

What NOT to do if you want to succeed as a PI!
Do a Fast Track Course and put your hand up about it. You got the interview. You have a chance to impress your future employer with evidence of your skills and knowledge

Who Hires Private Investigators?
When I network or go to parties, I don’t need an elevator pitch to capture peoples attention, all I have to say is “I’m a Private Investigator”

Your Investigations Business
So you have your Private Investigator License and you have some experience conducting investigations. Now you want to start your own Investigation Agency to take on the big players and secure your future.

How To Get Your Private Investigator License in Victoria
Mike Evans explains how a Licensed Private Investigator can become a qualified and regulator approved Licensed Private Investigator Instructor in Victoria Australia.

Wilful Misconduct
Certificate IV in Government Investigation. Don’t be fooled, this is a serious qualification which demands a high level of training and learning.

Do Private Investigators Carry A Badge?
Two issues that have arisen in the Investigation Industry this week. A PI Badge, has offended a client in Queensland.

3 Thriving Civil Investigation Areas
These three investigations are staples, but currently are in huge demand. If you have the skills and training or experience you should be conducting these investigations.

Do I need to be Licensed in every State in Australia?
Mike Evans of the Australian Security Academy explains the circumstances of when and where you would need to be licensed as a Private Investigator in more than one State in Australia.

What is the difference between a Certificate III in Investigative Services and Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)?
Every week we get people calling up, wanting to start in their journey as a Private Investigator, and they manage to get here to our website and become confused!

How To Become A Licensed Private Investigator
Most people, when they think of Private Investigators, think of the reality tv show ‘Cheaters’ or good old Magnum PI. While there is work available for people who would like to take up a career investigating infidelity, you will not learn about that from the Australian Security Academy.

ANNEX INVESTIGATIONS FOR SALE
ONE OF MELBOURNE’S LEADING INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION COMPANIES IS UP
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE ON A WALK IN WALK OUT BASIS

Price Schedule For Replacement Qualifications
Nationally Recognised Qualifications are legal documents, thus any claim for a replacement is subject to thorough checking.

Investigation Opportunities Exist! Who Knew?
Some arsonists are not financially adept enough to survive until the next downturn and they have to burn their own vehicles even before then, so there is also work for the investigator in between!

News From The Academy
With initial involvement from seven leading industry professionals a new paradigm has shifted into the industry through mutual trust, focused aims and beneficial outcomes for students of the Academy

Cop This Before You Cop Out!
Getting a job and climbing the ladder in any industry takes time, perseverance, knowledge and tact. Here we tackle the investigation employment cop out issues and turn them into positives for you!

Top 5 Tips For Breaking Into The Australian Investigation Industry
So be confident, present well, demonstrate acquired skills, be positive and willing to learn, and you will excel!

What are Plaintiff Investigators?
Today Plaintiff Investigators are highly trained, undertake continuous learning, attend seminars, entertain Workers Compensation and Public Liability Lawyers frequently, and get results.

You are INVITED to join the Alumni Group for Australian Security Academy Graduates
If you are a graduate or current student of the Academy you are welcome to join this group. Over 82 members joined in the week this group was launched.

Your Investigation Business II
The market for investigation exists. Your task is to attract a sufficient share of the market by making yourself available to those with a need for your service and an ability to pay for you for that service.