The Daily Express in the U.K. posted an interesting article discussing the increasing use of private investigators by the general public. The technology available today plays a big part in the effectiveness and affordability of utilizing a private detective such as Western Investigations.
To quote the Express, in part:
[note]The private investigator of today, however, does not need to just skulk on dimly lit corners. A plethora of sophisticated technology is at their disposal to track their quarry.[/note]