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1Electronic device use while driving guidelines updated

Electronic device use while driving guidelines updated

May 2, 2017

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has recently released updated guidelines for permitted and non-permitted electronic devices and uses while driving. The guidelines were updated in part due to the ministry’s discussions with our industry’s professional association (PIABC) regarding the tools of our industry and how our industry’s needs can be reconciled with […]

2The fraud triangle – why people commit fraud

The fraud triangle – why people commit fraud

Apr 3, 2017

To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, it is useful to have some idea of the factors that must come together to produce fraudulent behaviour. Unlike many other specialist offenders, people who engage in fraud generally can not be distinguished from other people in terms of their demographic or psychological characteristics. In fact, most employees, customers, […]

3ICBC steps up the fight against insurance fraud

ICBC steps up the fight against insurance fraud

Mar 3, 2017

ICBC has recently launched a new insurance fraud education campaign aimed at reducing the costs associated with fraud. Fraudulent claims are estimated to account for 10-20% of all claims costs, which translates to each ICBC customer paying over $100 each year, as part of their insurance policy, to offset these fraudulent claims. In December, ICBC […]

4Dash cams becoming popular in Canada

Dash cams becoming popular in Canada

Feb 1, 2017

Dash cams, small cameras usually mounted on the dash of the vehicle, that continuously record images and sounds while driving are becoming more popular in Canada. These tiny cameras, ranging in cost from $50 to $500, are being lauded as a massive investigative and defence tool for the insurance industry, as well as law enforcement. […]

5Mail-forwarding fraud on the rise in Canada

Mail-forwarding fraud on the rise in Canada

Jan 16, 2017

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, a federal agency responsible for collecting data on various forms of fraud, is warning Canadians that mail-forwarding fraud is on the rise. This type of fraud is a form of Identity Theft – it involves impersonating someone and setting up mail forwarding to an alternate address in order to obtain confidential […]

6Private Security firms inhabit a parallel universe

Private Security firms inhabit a parallel universe

Dec 12, 2016

A new report recently prepared for Public Safety Canada (Montgomery & Griffiths, 2015) confirms the trend that we at FSG have been seeing in our industry – the number of private security service providers in Canada has grown significantly in the last two decades. From 1991 to 2001 the Canadian investigations and security industry grew […]

7The Importance of Note Taking

The Importance of Note Taking

Jul 7, 2015

Note-taking is a large part of a private investigator’s duties. An investigator must accurately report on his or her findings from an investigation, as it could be necessary to recall them more than a year later if the case ends up in civil or criminal court. Accurate notes are crucial in the investigation process in […]

8Focus Releases our New Website

Focus Releases our New Website

May 22, 2015

We are excited to announce the release of our new website!Since we have made significant and impactful changes to our file management software, and upgraded our team of key personnel responsible for Focus’ service delivery, we felt the timing was right to modernize our website. Created using a one page design, it’s purposeful in that […]

9Career Paths in Private Investigation with Focus

Career Paths in Private Investigation with Focus

Apr 28, 2015

Here at Focus, we have invested in our internal programs, training, and onboarding policies in support of providing individuals the opportunity to choose a career path for private investigation. These steps showcase our efforts and determination to legitimize our industry and allow for the opportunity to make a career out of Private Investigation. There are […]

10Evidence Storage Services

Evidence Storage Services

Apr 1, 2015

FSG provides our corporate clients piece of mind by offering evidence storage services. Evidence is securely stored and monitored using access control cards in conjunction with office keys signed out and managed by our Evidence Manager. Evidence is recorded and identified within our Sentrac software capturing key information including location, dates and times, and the […]

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Electronic device use while driving guidelines updated

Electronic device use while driving guidelines updated

May 2, 2017

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has...

The fraud triangle – why people commit fraud

The fraud triangle – why people commit fraud

April 3, 2017

To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, it is useful to...

ICBC steps up the fight against insurance fraud

ICBC steps up the fight against insurance fraud

March 3, 2017

ICBC has recently launched a new insurance fraud education...

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