Kentucky Private Investigator Practice Test

Which individuals are not covered under the licensing scope?

1. Public accountants

2. Insurance company employees

3. Genealogists using public records

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The scope of licensing for private investigators typically includes only those individuals engaging in specific investigative activities that fall under the legal definition of private investigation. It's important to understand that certain professions have their own regulatory frameworks and do not require a private investigator's license. Public accountants, for instance, operate under a completely separate licensing system that governs accounting practices and financial reporting, rather than investigative work. Similarly, employees of insurance companies are usually engaged in their company's internal processes, which may include claims handling or underwriting, but this does not equate to independent investigative activities that would require a private investigator's license. Genealogists, while they may perform research that involves public records, do so as part of their profession that does not fit the legal definition of private investigation. Their work is generally focused on ancestry and lineage and not investigative findings for legal purposes. Considering these distinctions, individuals in these professions do not fall under the licensing requirements set forth for private investigators in Kentucky. This understanding clarifies that these roles are separate from the regulatory scope of private investigation licensure.