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Private investigators debunk TV myth with real life limits
Iowa researchers profile private investigators as legal, disciplined professionals. They note PIs vary from retired cops to tech specialists, often balance full time jobs with surveillance work, and reject sensational TV antics. The field emphasizes licensing, ethics, and practical challenges over glamorous exploits.
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Mike Hammers
Jim Rockfords
Barry
Stephen Ahrens
Iowa Association of Private Investigators
Ahrens
Clare
Mike Marlin
Marlin Special Investigations
Cedar Rapids
Marlin
Iowa
Federal Aviation Administration
DCI
Iowa City