Listening Devices and the private investigator

We still get the periodic request from a prospective client for assistance in bugging a car or home with listening devices. Even as private investigators, we do not do this and we will not. It is illegal, yes even if you own the car, house, etc., and we cannot break the law, we suggest you don’t either. We also do not bring listening devices with us on surveillance. On TV the private investigator can often be seen aiming a parabolic listening device to try at the apartment window trying to hear a couple inside. This is very good TV and very bad detective work. This too is illegal. Sorry TV fans.