Haagsche Recherche Academie

Private Investigator • Private Detective Course

Name: Privé Detective Opleiding
Brand: Haagsche Recherche Academie
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Do you want to start your own detective agency or become a private investigator? Then it's time to get the diploma Private Investigator, a Dutch central exam held by the SVPB.

In the Netherlands, this is a short theory course, while Belgium has a 2-year combination of theory and practice. That is why Haagsche Recherche Academy offers various unique advanced courses, as an extension of the mandatory Dutch theory course.

Our courses are also available in-company for investigative services, supervisors, municipalities and fraud departments.

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Private Investigator (PI)

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Tactical Driving Course (OVR)

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Surveillance Course (OT-C)

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Interrogation Techniques

Reviews

What do previous students say?

“The course was very versatile and really everything was covered. I found the atmosphere in the group very familiar, so the learning process is also better. There was also a lot of space to share your own learning goals and attention was therefore paid to that. I really liked the structure of the course and was very educational to practice with scenarios that also occur often in practice.”

_{E. about the OVR & OT-C training.}
“When I started the course, I already had the Private Investigator diploma. However, I had no practical experience yet and I lacked concrete tools.

The course is incredibly fun and educational! You learn a lot and look at things differently. In addition, I got the supplies that I missed.

The theory is practiced in a varied way. After each exercise, an evaluation is carried out. JP has a sincere and positive attitude. I look back on the training days with great pleasure.”

_{D. about the OVR & OT-C training.
‍}“I found the course instructive. It was good to put the theory you had when you obtained the private investigator diploma into practice and to practice with it frequently. By simulating cases, it becomes realistic and is very educational.”

_{L. about the OT-C training}

Benefits

What makes this unique?

You will be selected through our strict selection process.

You pay at your convenience in 2-36 installments*.

Get 1:1 coaching from our instructors active in the field.

You train on surveillance team procedures & communication.

All teaching materials in a home lesson folder.

You train both day and night, just like in practice.

*=Possible when purchasing the OVR, OT-C and Interview and Interview Techniques course. Not possible with the Private Investigator course.

Modules

What do you learn in our courses?

Legal Frameworks

You will learn the laws and regulations that you must comply with as a private researcher and what conditions there are for using specialist (research) resources. We also address the ethical dilemmas and interpretation of this legislation.

Driving Skills Specialist

Our specialist driving instructor, who mainly trains specialist government services, teaches you to drive unobtrusively and safely (OVR) in 3-6 days, something that is very valuable for your work as an observer.

Cover story

Your cover story explains why you're somewhere. In addition, it should suit your behavior and appearance. By focusing extensively on this, you blend in with the crowd and prevent dangerous situations and influence on your (immediate) environment.

Exploration & Information Acquisition

How to explore the subject's environment, both physically and online. In addition, as a tactical detective, how do you unobtrusively obtain information near your subject? Finally, how do you report this information and share it with your research team.

Observation technology

During the many real-life scenario days, you will learn all the tricks of the trade. In this way, you are also prepared for the various forms of counter-observation and you will learn to collect information unobtrusively through an alter ego.

Counter-observation

In scenarios, you learn the different forms of counter-observation, how to identify them and how to act accordingly. As a result, you are prepared for the private investigation industry, where undermining plays an increasingly important role.

Photography & Videography

We'll teach you how to capture evidence on camera, sometimes it's photos, but most of the time it's video. This means that, thanks to your evidence, the customer is very strong in court and you can make your report faster. You will also learn the influence of blinded windows and street lights.

Investigating & Reporting

Our detectives will teach you how to write down your findings correctly and independently. How do you ensure that your report is always correct? How to add evidence and how do you work with a lawyer or the Police?

Deployment of specialist resources

The use of GPS beacons, hidden cameras, smart sensors, thermal imaging cameras, camera vehicles and drones. We will discuss the use, the legislation and the advantages and disadvantages. As a result, you know how to use these resources lawfully and successfully during deployment.

Counter-surveillance

In scenarios, you learn the different forms of counter-observation, how to identify them and how to act accordingly. As a result, you are prepared for the private investigation industry, where undermining plays an increasingly important role.

Body language

Recognize aggressive behavior early and learn how to interpret body language properly. This allows you to effectively de-escalate when confronted with a subject and improve your interviewing skills by better responding to the interviewee's non-verbal behavior.

Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Learn how to draw up an effective interview plan (including interrogation strategy), prepare the interviewee properly, interview an interpreter, ask the right questions, submit evidence, and collaborate with your fellow detective. In addition, you'll learn how to transcribe and report efficiently.

Costs

What do our private detective courses cost?

At Haagsche Recherche Academie, we look at you as an individual. Our private investigator courses, such as Private Investigator, OT-C and OVR, are small-scale and tailored to your entry level and growth path. This is how you get the best out of yourself. In addition, you can pay for the OT-C and OVR courses in installments.

The costs of our detective courses
• Private Investigator (PO): €550 excl. VAT
• Tactical driving training (OVR): €2,750 excl. VAT
• Advanced observation training (OT-C): €3,750 excl. VAT
• Interview and interrogation techniques: €1,500 excl. VAT

All courses include a certificate of participation and (comprehensive) assessment report. Want to know how we can help you with a career as a private investigator? Call or WhatsApp us or schedule an informal and free introductory meeting right away.

070 20 42 7 44

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How do I start with a private detective course?

In a free and non-binding introduction, at our office, we will see where your ambitions, wishes and opportunities lie. After that, you will go through our extensive and strict selection procedure.

Do we both like it after this? Then we would like to welcome you to the course. In consultation with you, we plan all training days. This also makes it perfect to combine with your current job.

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