Surveillance Investigations

Surveillance investigations for private investigators is an everyday occurrence. While working cases from missing persons, insurance fraud, to finding evidence that a parent is fit to have child custody or visitation rights to proving marital infidelity. Surveillance shows to be the go-to for a live recording of evidence.

Surveillance investigations are about observing a subject, place, or object to gather the facts that can be used to build a case. Private Investigators use surveillance as a covert observation of people or places which private detectives use to investigate allegations of illegal behavior.

Private investigators use surveillance investigation techniques ranging from physical inspection to the electronic monitoring of conversations where it is legal. Surveillance allows private investigators to monitor the behavior, activities, or information of a subject or criminal. Private Investigators initiate surveillance during investigations for numerous reasons. Surveillance investigations include infidelity investigations, child custody investigations, undercover investigations, and insurance claims.

Types of Surveillance

Overt & Covert: Covert surveillance is carried out without anyone’s knowledge, I.e., hidden cameras. Overt surveillance is performed using devices that are visible and obvious, I.e., Surveillance cameras.

Private Investigators conduct surveillance investigations for various reasons. Some reasons include; infidelity investigations, child custody investigations, domestic investigations, counterfeit investigations, undercover investigations, preventing a crime, obtaining evidence to submit into court, collect evidence of wrongful acts in a civil suit, to verify a subject’s location, or to gather intelligence for building a case.

When private investigators initiate surveillance investigations, it is incredibly demanding and challenging. The private investigators that succeed in surveillance have to possess qualities & discipline. Conducting surveillance investigations takes a person with exceptional communication skills, the ability to take action, a good memory, and the ability to blend into their surroundings, and strong attention to detail. The surveillance investigator should be honest, patient, observant, resourceful, flexible, and focused. Not all private investigators are able to sit for hours and focus on a particular area. Some private investigators sit in an automobile for up to twenty hours on the hottest day of summer with no air conditioner. Some of the best surveillance private investigators know all laws that could affect their investigation.

why hire us?

Our agency employs specialized units of military, law enforcement, and risk management veterans who are highly educated, trained, and experienced in private investigations. Our priority is to present our clients with the information they deserve & seek in an expedited fashion. We work alongside you to determine which of our services is most appropriate for your case & are equipped to offer various, unique & innovative solutions for our client’s most challenging circumstances.

what is the cost?

Private Investigation rates generally reflect the cost and time required to work an individual case. We have built a unique system that provides our clients with a predetermined price for the entire investigation. With neither surprise fees, retainers, fuel costs, or tolls; nor any hidden costs, we aim to provide a cost-effective solution to our client’s most demanding investigations. We do not use any form of “rounding up” in our rates for unanticipated expenses, as the price for an inquiry will be determined based on your specific needs, not a set agency price.

How does it work?

The initial step in scheduling an investigation would be either a phone call or an email conversation with one of our licensed private investigators & private detectives. We will ask you questions to determine what the best course of action is. From there, our team will custom build an investigative plan to your satisfaction and tailored to the specific requirements of your case. During the investigation, you may be updated on any changes. Upon completion of the investigation, clients receive a written, detailed report along with any photos or video documentation captured during the investigation.