The unit where Richard was assigned in saw a lot of action even though this group is only called in as a last resort to end a siege. This made the individual ready to confront anyone, which is one of the things employers look for in recruiting a private detective.



Someone called the office one day and asked if Richard was interested in this position. Sensing this could be something exciting, this person went down to the employer's office to get an idea of the things that are happening.

The private investigator office in Los Angeles wasn't that big. This had a few tables and chairs with a few people working. The one in charge explained most of the agents are out on field assignments. The job doesn't entail being in harm's way most of the time since stealth is key getting the job done.

Being able to get more information about the job, Richard left and will call to respond to the offer in a few days. The salary in the LAPD didn't pay that much and given that it won't be that dangerous, it was easy to decide and switch to this new job.

Richard will soon find out that some of the colleagues in the private investigator agency came from other departments within the force and the military. A lot of the people who worked there graduated from a school that thought the students certain things that will be useful in this line of work.

Wherever the individual came from, the important thing was everyone was working in the same team. The specialties and work experience of one member will be useful for everyone in solving a case.

Richard did a lot of surveillance for clients. This person was used to watching a target when a hostage situation lasted hours. The difference now is that this is done using a pair of binoculars and a digital camera and not through the scope of a rifle and waiting for a signal from the commander to take the subject out.

Being a private investigator in Los Angeles was really good for Richard. Though this sometimes meant working irregular hours, it was still better than going into a hot zone and ending the crisis in a shootout.