NM Private Investigator case studies
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The New Mexico Private Investigator credential is administered through the Private Investigations Advisory Board within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD). The Advisory Board operates as an advisory body that convenes regular public meetings, and its meeting notices, agendas, and access details are published through NMRLD's boards-and-commissions pages. This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Private Investigator examination; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the State of New Mexico, NMRLD, or the Advisory Board. The exam content is organized into four domains: New Mexico private investigations law and regulation; investigative techniques and case management; evidence handling, records, and reporting; and ethics, professional conduct, and client relations. The NM Private Investigator case studies are 5 cases and about 2,538 words.
1Unlicensed Staff and a Client Demand to Sign the Report
Your Albuquerque firm holds a New Mexico private investigations agency license. You are the qualifying party.
550 words, about 3 min2Skip Trace With a Pretext and Social Media Request
You are a licensed investigator in Santa Fe hired by a judgment creditor's attorney to locate a debtor who owes $38,000. You have a 12-hour budget and seven days.
518 words, about 3 min3Surveillance Files, an Inadvertent Recording, and a Request to Delete
You are hired by a workers' compensation insurer to surveil a claimant in Albuquerque over three days. The claimant reported a back injury and says he cannot lift more than 10 pounds or stand for more than 20 minutes.
525 words, about 3 min4Inconsistent Witnesses and a Client Demand to Overstate an Admission
You are investigating a 240 petty-cash shortage at an Albuquerque nonprofit. You interview three employees with consent and record audio.
468 words, about 2 min5Prior Consultation With the Opposing Spouse
You are a licensed investigator in Las Cruces. Maria hires you for a custody case.
477 words, about 2 min