Welcome to the premier site for finding an English Speaking Detective in France The origin of this activity is, etymologically, Greco-Roman, and the word “detective” comes from the Latin words “detectum”, “detegere”, “detectus”, which mean “discoverer”, “to discover”, “discovered”, recalling that the Egyptians and Phoenicians had their detectives. Private investigators carry out professional investigations for a variety of clients. They work with solicitors, insurance companies, local authorities, private companies and individuals. They are also employed by the Police and Government Agencies. The work is varied and could involve surveillance, fraud investigation, missing person’s enquiries, investigating insurance claims, commercial piracy, benefit fraud, data forensics and due diligence. Investigators ask questions, analyse information and carry out background research. They also use computers to process detailed reports. Many private investigators are self-employed or work freelance, so need to maintain their own accounts. Despite a glamorous image, the work of a private investigator can be unexciting and financially unrewarding but that of course depends on the Investigator. The UK passed the Private Security Act in May 2001 but they are still awaiting the new licence, however France has had licensed Detectives since 1825 when they were established as the first “Offices of Private Police Force” by the Prefect of Police in Paris. The present day legislation has ultimately evolved for the French Detective : LAW n° 2003-239 of March 18, 2003 LOI n° 2003-239 du 18 mars 2003 pour la sécurité intérieure Sources et © Direction des Journaux Officiels Article 102 The law n° 83-629 of above mentioned July 12, 1983 is supplemented by a title II thus written: La loi n° 83-629 du 12 juillet 1983 précitée est complétée par un titre II ainsi rédigé : TITRE II ACTIVITIES OF THE AGENCIES OF PRIVATE RESEARCH DES ACTIVITÉS DES AGENCES DE RECHERCHES PRIVÉES LOI n° 2003-239 du 18 mars 2003 pour la sécurité intérieure The national and international economic development created a new need which is for information: the business person or private individual realised the growing need for having valid information eg Internal disloyalty, industrial espionage, the confidence trickster, diversions which would endanger their company, their inheritance or simply their life. Relations within the framework of the European Community and the international exchanges justify the need for being directed towards commercial security in industry, finance, banking, real estate and indeed the individual. www.french-investigations.com is aimed at bringing the English-speaking investigator or private individual the opportunity for a legitimate investigation in France or vice-versa in other English speaking countries without a language barrier. If you require an English speaking detective in France then contact us. For further information tele:    France: +33 (0)608581058 UK:+44 (0)871284 1838  mail enquiries@french-investigations.com