Whilst our Police Service do a great job, sadly they have been decimated and numbers greatly reduced by consecutive governments, as such they do not investigate crimes such as fraud, burglary and car thefts, also there are no longer crime Prevention Officers who offer advice following a crime. So it is likely you will need to use the services of a Private Investigators or Security Consultant.
Do you have suspicions that your partner is cheating on you?
Are you a business owner who suspects fraud may be taking place within your company?
Has somebody important to you run away or gone missing and the police have run out of resources?
Are you a Law Firm who needs professional help with an investigation or research?
Or an insurance company / litigator who requires professional surveillance services?
Then now is the time to turn to a company like www.surelock.org we have a dedicated team of investigators, security consultants and surveillance operatives with many years’ experience from the police and military.
If you’re looking for a private investigator or security consultant, chances are you’re dealing with at least one of these issues. Private investigators act independently from traditional law enforcement and have the skills, equipment, and technology available to deal with both domestic and professional problems.
However, with the nature that comes with private investigation, you may be wondering if it’s ok to hire a private investigator. Both legally and morally yes, it is ok to hire a private investigator to help you get to the bottom of problems you may be experiencing in your life or business. It may seem invasive or even a breach of privacy to have your partner, employee, or even child surveyed, but any information gathered during a private investigation is kept strictly confidential between the investigator and the person who hired them.
Here at Surelock, we are experts when it comes to providing private investigation and security consultancy services, including surveillance, security surveys and bug sweeps, to our clients in London, all over UK and further afield if required. We strive to maintain a professional approach with each and every investigation we undertake and guarantee to conduct a thorough and unshakable surveillance each and every time. As we are professionals in the industry with years of experience providing our services, we’re here to share with you everything a private investigator can offer you, and why it’s undoubtedly ok to hire one. Our testimonials from our clients speak for themselves - https://www.surelock.org/testimonial
What Can a Private Investigator Do?
Private investigators can help you with a variety of issues, whether this is to assist in criminal investigations, catch a cheating partner, or gather evidence of fraud. Our team at Surelock have come together to create a list of some of the main reasons why our clients come to us for our private investigation services.
Credibility
We are members of a number of professional associations for our industry, notably –
The Association of British Investigators
The World Association of Detectives
The Association of Security Consultants
Also, several others, as such we are vetted and adhere to the respective Codes of Conduct. This is important to ensure you are hiring dedicated professionals.
Crime / Fraud Investigations
Both individuals and businesses can benefit from private investigation services where fraud may have occurred, being able to conduct surveillance and review documents to see whether fraud has indeed been committed. This can include credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and fraud, romance fraud, that could be taking place personally or within your business.
For businesses, private investigators can conduct background checks on potential employees to minimise the risk of issues occurring later should they have a history of fraud and can be used to investigate embezzlement claims or theft. Some of our team served on the Fraud Squad at Scotland Yard, sadly now defunct.
People Tracing
Tracing a person could be for locating a missing person, such as a runaway child, or for finding lost relatives. This process can be difficult, even impossible without the right level of training. Most people are limited to social media or the internet whereas private investigators have the tools necessary to conduct an in-depth investigation to trace a person, all in accordance with the rules of GDPR.
There may be times when the person who is being traced does not want to get in touch with the person looking for them, but private investigation services can track them down and provide you with peace of mind that they are safe or even visit them on your behalf.
Sweeping for Bugs
Whether you own a business and you’re worried about competitors and rivals using recording devices to listen in on your conduct, or you’re worried about a person accessing your home and planting devices, a private investigator can provide you with a thorough sweep of an area to make sure that your conversations are secure.
While listening devices and bugs may seem like something that’s only found in films or fiction, we have found them in various hotel rooms, conference halls, and even homes across London and the surrounding areas. Private information can be used as blackmail or can provide business competitors with information on how you are succeeding with your business. By hiring a private investigator to conduct a bug sweep, you can guarantee that your information will remain private and can’t be used in negative ways.
Surveillance
Surveillance is a major part of our business and integral to many investigations, to prove or disprove the fears of our clients or just to gather intelligence / evidence.
Whether it be corporate, accident injury or domestic / cheating partner surveillance we can help. Although as a private company we are not governed by the laws of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), but as good practice we adhere to this.
Background Checks
Background checks are a great way to look into suspicious activity and provide you with ease about a person in your life, whether you are a business owner conducting a background check on a potential new hire, or an individual seeking to look out for a vulnerable person in the family.
Almost everybody has an online trail that can be found through Google or social media, however the information you may find won’t be hugely informative and most people can use social media to create an image of themselves that may not be entirely accurate. Private investigators have access to tools and equipment required to conduct a thorough search of the person you want checked, whether you want to look into fraud allegations, criminal convictions, or inconsistencies in claimed qualifications.
Process Serving
Many law firms that require legal documents delivered to a defendant or client use a private investigator for this, otherwise known as process serving. The main purpose of this is to inform a person that they are involved in a legal case and these people may occasionally need tracking down, which a private investigator is equipped and qualified to do in an efficient and professional way.
Though it can differ from firm to firm, process serving should be performed by a private investigator who has an understanding of the procedure chain and legal knowledge. Our private investigators at Surelock are experts at what they do and have all the skills and knowledge required to provide reliable process serving services.
Tracking a Person
Sometimes you may want to track somebody to make sure they are safe, such as a child or vulnerable relative, while other times you may suspect your partner of infidelity and wish to confirm your suspicions. Additionally, businesses who have company vehicles frequently use our services if they suspect their vehicles are being used outside of their intended purposes.
No matter your reasons, a private investigator can help you with tracking a person without them knowing about it. Using a variety of methods, from GPS tracking that are incredibly useful and provide real-time tracking via Google and Apple Maps, or simple on foot trailing to confirm or deny whether a person is doing what they claim to be.
There are many reasons why you may consider using a private investigator. We could go on all day about the services you can receive and the outcomes they offer, but if you would like to know more, check out the services we here at Surelock provide both for domestic and commercial purposes, including brand protection and security survey assessments.
Our costs
We are not the type of company that quotes a fee and spends it regardless of the outcome, we strictly work to an hourly rate, we want to achieve the best results for you, so for investigations it is £80 per hour and surveillance it is £60 per hour per operative, plus travel expenses.
Looking for more information? Contact Surelock today!
If you would like to know more about what a private investigator or security consultant can or cannot do, or if you’re still on the fence about the legality and morality of hiring an investigator, our team can help! Get in touch today for more information or to arrange your investigation services! We’re only a phone call away and can’t wait to hear from you, we are happy to discuss your needs and offer the best possible solutions.
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