FAQ

Does the investigator listen to your case details?
At Premier Investigations we pride ourselves in working with, listening to, and communicating well with our clients.

Does the investigator respond directly to your questions?
Integrity is what we are known for. We promise to be honest and straight forward about your case and the cost.

Will the investigator give you a price quote up front?
We will tell you up front your estimated costs and all the variables that arise with your case. We will stay in communication with you until your case is solved.

Is the investigator licensed in my state?
Premier Investigations and Tim Ball, the owner and chief investigator, are licensed in Idaho, Washington, and California.

Washington License #2483 (Verify License: https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/bpdLicenseQ…)
Idaho (CDA) License #23317 (Verify license: (208)769-2231, e-mail: cityclerk@cdaid.org.)
California License #21368 (Verify license: http://www.bsis.ca.gov/)

Does the investigator have liability insurance?
Premier Investigations is insured by AMIS/Alliance Insurance Company.

How much experience do you have?
My name is Tim Ball and I offer you my 26 years experience and thousands of hours of surveillance knowledge in solving your case. I am the owner and chief investigator at Premier Investigations.

Will our conversations and the results of the investigation be private?
I guarantee that all of our interactions and the investigation will be kept confidential. All of the files and information related to your case will be safeguarded, protected and completely secure.

Will you be handling my case or assign it to a subordinate?
I am the chief investigator here at Premier Investigations and will be handling most of the case load. From time to time research duties may be passed down to my subordinates who are all fully qualified to conduct the duties that are assigned to them.

How can I become a private investigator?
Finding a job working for a private investigator or a detective agency is a good place to start. Employees of licensed investigative agencies must be properly registered with the state licensing authority. To be legally recognized as a private investigator, you must be properly registered with the state in which you want to conduct investigations. To become a licensed private investigator, you must meet the licensing requirements for the state in which you will be working.

Do private investigators have any special police powers?
Even though the State Police, Department of Public Safety, or the Secretary of State licenses most private investigators, a PI has no more police powers than the average citizen. In most states a PI license only permits the private investigator the privilege to loiter. Being a licensed Private Investigator does allow you access to databases that are not available to the public.

Do you have experience related to my specific case?
This question can only be answered on a case by case basis. Please contact us and I will be happy to answer this very specific and very important question.