Why do we need private detectives in Russia and how to become one.

[Матушкин Андрей Николаевич]

Why do we need private detectives in Russia and how to become one.​

Changes have been made to the procedure for licensing private detectives. According to the new decree of the Russian government "On some issues of the implementation of private detective (detective) and private security activities", applications for licenses and the licenses themselves will now be accepted and issued in digital format.
Detectives have different specializations - treason, surveillance, search for missing or hiding people ...

The document says that an electronic register is being created, where all Russian private detectives will be entered. This was done, among other things, in order to make it easier to check whether the detective agency or private detective where you intend to apply is really legally working professionals, and not scammers.
Andrey Matushkin, President of the International Association of Private Detectives, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta what exactly private detectives do in Russia. And do we need them?

Andrei Nikolaevich, how did you become a private detective?
Andrey Matushkin: Prior to private detective work, he worked in various commercial structures as a "security guard". In 2006, he founded the ODB Security and Detective Bureau, discovering detective work as a promising, developing direction at that moment. In the course of work, there was an understanding of the need to consolidate private detectives and people of related professions to solve a wider range of tasks in various regions and countries. Thus was born the idea of creating an international association of detectives.

How much does a private detective earn on average?
Andrey Matushkin: The salary of a detective strongly depends on the region and how professionally his work is built. For some, this is a hobby and additional income for retirement, and for some, it is the only source of income. The figures are absolutely uninformative - from 0 rubles, just to help people, to several million rubles. This happens with professional agencies in Moscow or in another large city in a "good" month.

How dangerous is this job?
Andrey Matushkin: The work of a private detective has its own characteristics, peculiar risks that must be taken into account. With a professional approach, with a clear understanding of the work processes, the risk is no greater than in a normal job.
Although anything is possible. In principle, no one is safe from brick from the roof. For example, two years ago, the severed head of a private detective was found in the Moscow region...

It is known that the cinematic, especially Hollywood image of a private detective, where he jumps with a gun and fights all the villains, is very embellished. What do private detectives actually do in Russia? What can they do and what is strictly forbidden to them? Can a private detective use a weapon?
Andrey Matushkin: The cinematic image is not very true. Detectives have different specializations - family problems, infidelity, surveillance, search for missing or hiding people, information gathering - dossiers, commercial intelligence for business and many others. Each one works differently. The actions of the detective are regulated by the legislation of the country, which is currently being improved and finalized with the participation of experts from the International Association of Detectives.
The salary of a detective depends on the level of his competence and the region where he works.
In different countries, the powers of licensed detectives vary greatly. Somewhere a detective can only openly interrogate, and somewhere carry a weapon and have access to information databases of law enforcement agencies.

A comment
Yuri Zhdanov, Lieutenant General, President of the Russian section of the International Police Association, Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Russia:
The urgency of expanding the powers of detectives to collect evidence is obvious. Yes, an extensive law enforcement system has been created in Russia. But its effectiveness in protecting the interests of ordinary citizens and all participants in criminal proceedings is not fully effective. Red tape, one-sided evaluation of evidence by law enforcement agencies is a frequent occurrence, which causes justified indignation in society. In my opinion, the main reason is the lack of competition between the parties at the stage of inquiry, preliminary investigation.

All Russian private detectives will be included in the electronic registry.
Law enforcement often ignore petitions and evidence submitted by participants in criminal proceedings. A more or less objective assessment of them is possible only in a trial. And this is the time. Therefore, it is necessary to legally empower private detectives to collect evidence and create procedural mechanisms for their presentation and evaluation at all stages of criminal proceedings, including courts. Equal conditions for real protection of interests should be created for all participants in the criminal process. I am convinced that such an approach will create conditions for a fair, objective and comprehensive investigation of all categories of offenses, and improve the quality of the assessment of the circumstances of offenses. There is another problem that requires the development of the institute of private investigation - cybercrime, which is of an international nature, and therefore the powers of national law enforcement are limited. Political situations in different countries often affect the effectiveness of law enforcement interaction, whether we like it or not. International orders are executed poorly or not executed at all on the principle of reciprocity. This is an obvious factor.

For the most part, Western evidence collected by private detectives is admitted to criminal proceedings along with evidence presented by the police and the prosecution. This is a real competitiveness of the parties, which makes it possible to more effectively protect the interests of people from criminal encroachments. For example, Internet scammers stole money from an account in Russia, took it abroad, where they cashed it out. A citizen should be able to promptly contact the law enforcement agencies of the two countries through detectives, provide evidence of theft, promptly stop and detain criminals within a few days, and possibly block the stolen funds. In the meantime, such situations last for years, it often becomes impossible to find traces of stolen funds. This category of crimes can be revealed in hot pursuit only within the framework of international cooperation of private detectives.

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[Faig]

Good afternoon friends and colleagues!
Hello Andrei Nikolaevich. The interview on the newspaper is very competent and helpful. I read it and took it with great pleasure. I think if you agree, it would not hurt me to share it on my social page. This is to attract new interests. Wish you success !
Sincerely, Faig Gasimov.

 

[Николай 37]

Greetings, Andrei Nikolaevich and other colleagues! Very concise interview, and most importantly on the eve of the anniversary of activity! All with the upcoming holiday!

 

[Alexander Konovalenko.]

Greetings, Andrei Nikolaevich and other colleagues! It turned out to be an excellent, competent and useful interview.

 

[Alexander Konovalenko.]

Greetings, Andrei Nikolaevich and other colleagues! Very concise interview, and most importantly on the eve of the anniversary of activity! All with the upcoming holiday!

I completely agree!!!

 

[Александра]

Andrei Nikolaevich, excellent interview! Smart, accessible, informative.

 

[Dmitriy B]

Chairman, great article. Bravo!

 

[Детективное агентство Израиль.]

Interesting material, Andrey Nikolaevich! Very good, knowledgeable and accessible. Thankful!

 

[Частный детектив Азербайджан]

Andrey Nikolaevich, everything is on the level, everything is on the shelves, excellent article!

 

[Частный детектив. Москва.]

Greetings, Andrey Nikolaevich! Great post, informative and to the point!