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February 28, 2007
By:  Lynn Bryant

When you hear of someone hiring a private investigator to perform covert video surveillance, the picture that often comes to mind is that of a suspicious spouse. Some of the other reasons for securing surveillance services may not be as obvious, but are just as important nonetheless. Individuals often hire private investigators or law enforcement agencies to conduct video surveillance services for them to investigate recurring theft, long-term disability verification, employment concerns, security threats, and even to confirm the activities of a troubled teen.

You may have already considered hiring an investigative service, but do not really know where to go. On the other hand, you may realize you have a problem, but do not quite know how to resolve it. The purpose of this article is to review some of the agencies that exist that offer these services, as well as briefly explore how you can go about hiring someone to perform surveillance investigations for you.

The following two agencies have been selected because of the comprehensive services they offer. They will provide a good benchmark of what to look for in an agency if you desire to find a service closer to your area.

  • Pinnacle Investigations & Securities Services Ltd. -- This agency is located in Vancouver British Columbia. However, they do offer their services both nationally and internationally as well. They employ expert private investigators that have proven records of accomplishment and have the resources necessary to conduct multiple different types of surveillance operations. They specialize in criminal and civil surveillance, accident investigations, employment related surveillance, and security and personal surveillance services.

    Pinnacle states they utilize only professional, state-of-the-art equipment such as covert cameras and video systems. Their equipment is built to perform well no matter what the weather or lighting conditions are. They also list their privacy code and governing principles right on their website. Their attention to detail right down to the quality of their equipment enables them to provide quality visual evidence to their clients. This is critical in a field where cases can be highly sensitive and confidential. Click on the following link to find more information about Pinnacle's covert surveillance services.
     
  • The Investigative Surveillance Group -- This agency performs several investigative services using video surveillance. These include employee theft investigations, insurance fraud investigations, missing person investigations, motor vehicle accidents, and workers compensation investigations. They utilize state of the art surveillance equipment and provide physical, mobile, and remote surveillance services. This relatively small agency focuses primarily within the state of Tennessee. However, this agency provides a prime example of some of the smaller services you might find locally within the state in which you live. Visit their website using the following to obtain more details about their covert surveillance and video surveillance service offerings.

Hopefully you will never have to hire a private investigator to perform surveillance services for you, but if you do, you want to be sure you find someone who you can trust. A good first step to accessing the qualifications of an agency or an individual agent is by gaining a clear understanding of the licensing requirements for private investigators within your state. You can do this through your state's licensing board. This can also be a good resource for you to check if their have been any complaints filed against the agency you are considering. Another good precaution is to request references so you can follow up on how others perceive their performance and integrity.

Just deciding to take the step to employ the services of a private investigator to perform surveillance services for you can be the most difficult part of the process. Finding a good agent does not have to be. Take advantage of the resources available to you within your state. Doing so will put you well on your way toward getting your situation properly addressed and behind you.

About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com.  Your definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.

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