What is typically used to police private property and investigate insurance fraud and runaways?

• A. Municipal Police Department
• B. Private Sector Policing (Private Investigator)
• C. Security Guard Agency
• D. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer: (B)

Private sector policing carried out by a licensed Private Investigator is typically used to police private property and handle investigations like insurance fraud and locating runaways. These investigators are hired by individuals or businesses to protect assets, uncover fraud, and locate missing persons when private interests are involved. They can conduct surveillance, interviews, evidence gathering, and detailed reports, often coordinating with public authorities but operating under private authority and contracts. Public police departments focus on enforcing laws on public property and within the community, and while they may assist with missing persons, their primary role is government law enforcement. Security guard agencies provide on-site deterrence and basic monitoring, but they don’t usually conduct in-depth investigations like fraud cases or runaway investigations. The FBI handles federal crimes and national security matters, not routine private-property policing or typical missing-person cases.