Claude Bookout is President of United Investigations International, a private investigations firm located in Austin, Texas. (www.investigateworldwide.com) Texas license number: C9472

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United International Investigations is an experienced private investigations firm with a reputation for integrity, dependability, and thoroughness. The firm provides its clients with a broad range of investigative assistance. Corporations, law firms, and prominent individuals have relied on its professional team of investigators to obtain power and control over their particular situations.

Is it safe to sell an iPhone?

We've blogged in the past about the potential security threats related to devices that store information, such as copier machines. Here's an interesting story about the risks of selling an iPhone (or other smart device) and what you can do to protect your data: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upgrade-your-life/true-false-never-sell-old-phone-215656295.html

Another story of employee theft

We've blogged in the past about the importance of protecting your business assets with a thorough and comprehensive security analysis. Private investigators can help you conduct a security analysis in a variety of ways. One particular strategy, which is something a security and alarm company will not do,  is to conduct a pretexting or undercover investigation in which the investigator tests employees' willingness to consider or engage in theft. Of course, the investigator will also check your security set up in terms of your surveillance, security system, and potential compromises in your filing systems.

It's important to be diligent against security compromises and employee commitment to your operating goals. Here's a fairly recent example to remind you of the need to keep a private investigator on retainer, especially if you operate a warehouse or transportation company: Amazon warehouse worker stole $160,000 in electronics.