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Let’s Talk Trash

By T.J. Ward

D

uring my early years in law enforcement, I stumbled upon one of the most unique

investigation tools – dumpster diving. While the act of going through someone’s trash is

a hit-and-miss process – not to mention a dirty and smelly process – one can sometimes

glean intimate and signiicant information. Garbage searches can be useful in many types of

investigation, ranging from domestic and child custody cases to business disputes.
A former EMT, ireighter and law

A trash hit refers to searching garbage for evidence. It’s also referred to as trash covers or garbage enforcement oicial, T.J. Ward now
uses his expertise as the founder of

coniscation. Despite the public warnings and advice on protecting what we put into our trash, it’s Investigative Consultants International,
Inc. Ward brings his investigative
experience to the public and private
amazing how many people still toss their most private information like receipts, phone numbers,
sectors. He is a member of the Georgia
personal letters, credit card statements, photographs and much more.
Association of Professional Private

Investigators, an oicial sponsor of the
his lack of security can provide a wealth of information to a private investigator – sometimes Atlanta Bar Association’s family law

section, and a sponsor for the Georgia
enough to build a case on. For example, in the midst of a custody battle, a private investigator is Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

hired to prove that one parent has a drinking problem. he private investigator could examine the He was recently named one of the Top
3 Private Investigators in America by
the Family Law Magazine. He currently
trash for credit card statements and letters to demonstrate what is going on behind closed doors.
has oices in Atlanta, Augusta and
Huntsville and is pleased to have been

in business for 30 years. For more
PREPARING FOR A TRASH HIT
information, please call (678) 356-0146

or visit www.tjwardpi.com or email
First and foremost a very good practice is to research local laws prior to investigation. he
[email protected].