Editorial Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
Local PI Compass exists to give readers clear, honest, and practical guidance on hiring a private investigator. This Editorial Policy describes how we research, write, and maintain our content.
Our Mission
We help readers understand how private investigators work, what investigations typically cost, which legal boundaries apply, and how to choose a licensed professional — in plain language, without hype or pressure.
How Content Is Researched and Written
- Research first. Every guide starts with research from primary and reputable sources: state licensing boards and statutes, court rules on evidence, professional associations, and established industry publications.
- Written for readers, not rankings. Our writers focus on answering real reader questions clearly. Search optimization never comes at the expense of accuracy or readability.
- Reviewed before publication. Each article is reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and tone before it is published.
- No invented facts. We do not publish invented statistics, fabricated case stories, or claims we cannot support.
Independence
Our editorial content is independent. Advertisers and affiliate partners do not review, approve, or influence our guides. Where a commercial relationship exists on a page, we disclose it.
Corrections Process
We take accuracy seriously. If you spot an error in any article:
- Contact us at info@localprivateinvestigators.site or through our Contact Us page with the page URL and a description of the error.
- We will review the issue promptly against our sources.
- If a correction is warranted, we will fix the article and note the correction where the change is material.
Updates
Laws, licensing rules, and typical costs change over time. We review published guides periodically and update them when facts change. The “last updated” context of an article reflects its most recent substantive review.
Feedback
Reader feedback makes our guides better. We welcome topic suggestions and corrections at any time.
