PMI Investigators as Mandated Reporters: Protecting the Vulnerable While Pursuing the Truth

At Preventative Measures Investigations (PMI), our mission is not only to uncover the truth but also to protect those who cannot protect themselves. One of the most important responsibilities we carry as professional investigators is our role as mandated reporters. This duty ensures that when we encounter evidence of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, we take immediate action to notify the proper authorities.

Mandated reporting is not optional. In Florida and across the nation, professionals in certain positions, including private investigators, are legally required to report suspected cases of child abuse, elder abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For PMI investigators, this responsibility goes hand in hand with the work we do every day. Whether during surveillance, interviews, digital forensics, or background checks, if we uncover signs that someone is being harmed, we act.

Our cases often involve sensitive environments, from family law disputes to corporate investigations. In some of these situations, vulnerable individuals such as children, seniors, or disabled persons may be caught in the middle. PMI’s investigators are trained to recognize warning signs and patterns of abuse that others might overlook. When those signs are present, we document the evidence, preserve it according to chain of custody standards, and make the necessary reports to ensure law enforcement or child protection agencies can intervene.

Being a mandated reporter does not mean abandoning our clients. Instead, it reflects our commitment to integrity and to the law. Clients who trust PMI with their most sensitive cases can be confident that we will always handle evidence responsibly, balancing their investigative needs with our duty to protect vulnerable individuals.

In practice, mandated reporting often leads to collaboration. PMI investigators work alongside attorneys, guardians, and law enforcement officers to ensure reports are not only filed but also supported with court ready documentation. Our detailed reports, digital evidence collection, and testimony can be pivotal in both protecting victims and pursuing justice.

At PMI, we believe that truth and protection are inseparable. Our role as mandated reporters reflects the values that guide every investigation we take on: professionalism, responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right.