So You Want To Be A Private Investigator

Chris Jennings

Chris is a retired senior police officer with over 30 years of experience in criminal investigations. Throughout his distinguished career, Chris has:

• Led complex investigations and multi-agency operations.
• Spent 14 years as a hostage and crisis negotiator, training alongside UK Special Forces.
• Contributed to the delivery of the Metropolitan Police’s Negotiator Course at Hendon.
• Served as a Tactical Firearms Commander, overseeing both covert and overt armed operations where surveillance was key.

Chris holds an MSc in Police Leadership and Management from the University of Leicester.

Mike Jennings

Mike served in the Royal Green Jackets before establishing his own successful private investigation business, which he later sold after several years of growth. His professional journey includes:

• Founding and managing various private investigation agencies including Cotswold Private Investigations, Somerset Private Investigations, and Red Dragon Private Investigations.
• Conducting investigations across a wide range of cases and contexts.
• Applying both military and civilian investigative experience to mentor and support the next generation of investigators.

Mike’s real-world knowledge is woven throughout the book, offering readers not only investigative techniques but also valuable insight into running a professional investigation business.