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About P.I Becky

Becky Altringer, co-founder of Ariel Investigations, Inc., is known as "Hollywood P.I. Becky" in the entertainment industry. Her breakthrough role came in the IFC documentary This Film Is Not Yet Rated, investigating the MPAA film rating system. She has since worked on other notable documentaries, including Outrage and The Invisible War. Becky, with her quirky and driven nature, dedicates herself to everything from pro-bono abuse cases to celebrity conspiracy cases, like those involving Randy Quaid, often driving across Southern and Northern California to bring justice to her clients. 

Becky founded and served as president of Pet Detectives and Rescue Fund; a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of animal cruelty laws. The foundation also worked to educate agencies on the links between animal cruelty and other forms of violent behavior.


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Becky has provided security for high-profile figures such as Sharon and Kelly Osborne, Chaz Bono, Molly Ringwald, Queen Latifah, Randy Quaid, and Margaret Cho. She has been involved in security and executive protection at prestigious events like the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, and more.

 

Additionally, she was a member of several organizations, including LAMBDA, NCLR, the California Association of Licensed Investigators, The Doris Tate Crime Bureau, Citizens Against Homicide, Peace Over Violence, The National Center for Victims of Crime, Project Sister, and The Doris Day Animal Foundation.

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         Training - Certificates - Permits

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  • Crime Scene Reconstruction​

  • Industry Ethics & Law for Private Investigators

  • Understanding Homeland Security and Terrorism

  • Using the Internet to Locate Individuals and Entities

  • Law Enforcement Investigations

  • Physical Surveillance Techniques

  • Investigation of Missing and Abducted Children

  • Shoplifting and Employee Theft Investigation

  • Retail Security Training

  • Nursing Home Abuse

  • Child Abuse

  • Stalking and Harassment

  • Security

  • Personal Protection

  • Guard Permit

  • Firearm Permit

  • Homeland Security

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  • Tear Gas/Pepper Spray Training

  • Service of Process

  • Successful Surveillance Techniques

  • Legal Investigations

  • Physical Surveillance Training

  • Locating Witnesses

  • Techniques of Interview & Interrogation

  • Detecting Deception

  • Eyewitness ID Procedures

  • Identity Theft

  • Workers Comp Laws and Investigation

  • Investigating Sexual Harassment

  • Computer Forensics

  • Forensic Science: Collection of Evidence

  • Security consulting - Threat Assessment 

  • The Propensity for Violence Workshop

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