So, in a few short days (September 4, 2025) I will be sworn in as the TPSA East Regional Director for the Texas Process Server Association! I am grateful, excited, nervous but READY! This was the other things I had to keep to myself until it was official! I thank all of you! You helped me build up the courage to place my name in the hat and I would not have done it without ya'll!

Attorneys are busy. Judges are busier. If your surveillance report is 15+ pages, do you really think they’ll read every line before a hearing? That’s why every investigator should provide a Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit along with the full report. Why It Matters: ✅ Saves Time – Judges can get the case’s critical facts in 1–2 minutes. ✅ Increases Impact – Key evidence is highlighted, not buried in 50 pages of observations. ✅ Builds Credibility – Shows you understand legal workflow and respect the court’s time. ✅ Speeds Decisions – Attorneys can present the summary first, then offer the full report for reference. What to Include in a Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit: 1. Case Header – Case number, client, date(s) of surveillance, investigator name. 2. Objective – The stated purpose of the surveillance. 3. Summary of Key Findings – Chronological bullet points of the most relevant observations. 4. Evidence References – Still image numbers, video clip references, or timestamps. 5. Investigator Certification & Signature – Sworn statement that the summary is accurate. Example: Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit Case Number: 25-0045 Client: Smith & Jones Law Firm Investigator: John Doe, Midlands Investigation Group LLC Surveillance Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2025 Locations: Columbia, SC & Lexington, SC Objective: To determine the physical activity level of John Q. Public during a workers’ compensation claim review. Summary of Key Findings: 07/31/25 – 8:12 AM – Subject exited residence carrying a heavy duffle bag, entered black Ford F-150 (SC Tag #ABC123). 07/31/25 – 8:20 AM – Subject shopped at QuickMart, carried multiple grocery bags unassisted. 08/01/25 – 2:15 PM – Subject used a ladder to clean gutters for ~20 minutes. 08/02/25 – 10:05 AM – Subject loaded large furniture into truck without assistance. All activities documented with timestamped still images and HD video, referenced in full report. -Certification: I, John Doe, certify under penalty of perjury that the above summary is a factual and accurate representation of my observations during the stated surveillance period, as documented in my full report.

In the world of surveillance, the report is everything It’s not just paperwork — it’s evidence. It’s the difference between: ✅ Winning in court ❌ Getting your case thrown out Pro tip: Always write in third person. ❌ “I followed the subject… ”✅ “The investigator observed the subject…” Why?📄 Professionalism – Keeps the report impartial and court-ready.⚖️ Credibility – Shows you’re reporting facts, not opinions.🛡 Protection – Shields you and your client from bias claims. Accuracy is non-negotiable.– Every movement, timestamp, and location must be exact.– If you didn’t see it, don’t write it.– Double-check all details before submitting. A sloppy report can undo weeks of work.A precise, professional one? It can seal the case. 💬 PI Question of the Day:What’s the #1 detail you always triple-check before turning in your report? #SurveillanceTips #PrivateInvestigator #ReportWriting #SurveillanceReport #EvidenceMatters #InvestigatorLife #PICommunity #FieldWorkToFileWork

One mistake. One oversight. One outdated clause on your service contract... And boom — you're the subject of the next investigation. Too many PIs operate like cowboys. 🧨 No formal service agreements. 🧨 No written scopes of work. 🧨 No clue how licensing laws vary state-to-state. That’s not bold. That’s exposed. ✅ Whether you're brand new or 20 years deep, here are 3 legal musts every investigator should have locked down: 1️⃣ Up-to-Date PI License (Don’t assume reciprocity. Know your jurisdiction’s rules — or you’re trespassing, not investigating.) 2️⃣ Client Agreement Template (Scope of work, liability limits, refund terms, & attorney’s fee clause — or risk unpaid invoices and legal blowback.) 3️⃣ Surveillance Do’s & Don’ts List (Recording laws, privacy zones, and when “blending in” becomes “breaking in.” Know. The. Line.) 🧠 Don’t wait until you're the headline. Audit your legal protections this week. Let’s keep our licenses tight and our lawsuits nonexistent. #InvestigatorSyndicate #PILicensing #LegalProtection #KnowTheLaw #PILife

🎆 Happy 4th of July to the Investigators Who Keep Freedom Accountable 🕵️‍♂️🇺🇸 Today, we don’t just celebrate independence—we honor truth seekers, fact gatherers, and justice protectors like you. Every background check, every surveillance op, every truth uncovered plays a role in defending the rights and freedoms this nation was built on. 🔍📜 💥 Whether you're working a case or lighting a sparkler, know that you’re part of a rare breed of professionals who uphold liberty by uncovering the truth. 📸 Drop a photo of your 4th of July celebration—and let’s see how The Syndicate celebrates freedom. #InvestigatorSyndicate #TruthIsFreedom #Happy4th #PILife #DueProcessMatters #JusticeInAction #SkoolStrong