Alberta PI License study materials
Alberta PI License study resources

Alberta PI License case studies

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This page is a study resource for people preparing for the Alberta Private Investigator Licence examination. It is an independent preparation aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of Alberta. The credential itself is a provincial licence that individuals must hold in order to work as a private investigator in Alberta; it is intended for new entrants to the field, for investigators moving in from other provinces, and for staff whose duties include surveillance, interviews, background inquiries and report writing. The exam is expected to test four broad areas: relevant Alberta legislation and regulations governing private investigation; investigative techniques, evidence handling and documentation; legal powers, limits and ethical conduct; and privacy, records and professional responsibility. The Alberta PI License case studies are 5 cases and about 2,597 words.

1

The Retainer That Kept Growing

You are a licensed private investigator in Alberta retained by a property management company to locate a tenant who vacated owing 8,400 in rent and 1,200 in damages. The client's written contract authorizes you to 'obtain all information necessary to collect the debt.' Over three weeks you find the former tenant's new address, employer, and bank branch.

481 words, about 2 min
2

The Missing Minutes

A retail chain hires you to investigate suspected internal theft at a warehouse. The loss prevention manager gives you 30 days of CCTV footage, an access-card log, and a list of six employees.

599 words, about 3 min
3

The Neighbour's Camera

A client believes her ex-partner is hiding assets and violating a court order about contact with their child. She asks you to 'watch his house and get proof.' You learn the ex-partner lives on a quiet residential street.

572 words, about 3 min
4

The File on the Shared Drive

You run a two-investigator firm. A client sends you a USB drive containing 4,000 pages of employment records, including medical notes, disciplinary letters, and salary data for 60 employees, only 3 of whom are relevant to the matter.

416 words, about 2 min
5

The Report That Wrote Itself

You are asked to investigate a workplace harassment complaint. You interview the complainant and two witnesses.

529 words, about 3 min