Ed,
Re your question below:
"Similar to John's question on slang, what exactly is the
'photostat' PIs flash when asked to provide some ID? I know
what a photostat copy is. Does the PI, like Lew Archer, then
carry on his person a 'copy' of his original PI license? Has
anyone ever seen a photostat PI license (w/o goggling
it)?"
In California, at least, licensed PI's don't carry either a
photostat or any other kind of photocopy of their license.
They're issued a picture ID, certifying that they're a
licensed investigator, by the State Bureau of Consumer
Affairs. The license itslef is, I suppose, conspicuously
displayed at their place of business, as with real estate
agents and other licensed professionals.
Hope that helps.
JIM DOHERTY
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