How To Choose A Private Investigator – Breaking Down The Myths

How To Choose A Private Investigator – Breaking Down The Myths

It’s getting exhausting now but chances are if you’re watching a Private Investigator go about their job in a TV drama or film then it is far from a realistic example of what a Private Investigator really does – or actually can do.

The latest example has been JK Rowling’s very popular drama series, Strike, on BBC1.

There you have the lead character – a dysfunctional but brilliant PI with “issues” and the stereotypical trench-coat, dirty office and glass door with his name etched on it – doing whatever it takes to secure the leads needed to ‘break the case wide open’, etc. He’s breaking into places and stealing evidence whenever the need or the plot requires it.

The truth of Surmount Investigations’ jobs – and the profession as a whole – is a lot less ‘easy’ and entertaining. Read more about How To Choose A Private Investigator – Breaking Down The Myths

GPS Tracking Services – Do Them Well But Do Them LAWFULLY!

GPS Tracking Services – Do Them Well But Do Them LAWFULLY!

When it comes to GPS tracking of a target on behalf of a client, the first thing that is thought of by said client is normally whether it is legal and what are the general legalities surrounding it.

In all cases where we deploy and utilise information gathered from a GPS tracking device, we are legally compliant at ALL times and work in line with the ABI’s ‘Good Practise Guide & Policy’.

We recently worked with a client in relation to doubts they had as to the whereabouts of one of their delivery drivers during the course of the working day. Read more about GPS Tracking Services – Do Them Well But Do Them LAWFULLY!

Case Study: A Fuel Thief Identified

Case Study: A Fuel Thief Identified

Further on from our earlier blog post ‘It’s Important To Know Surveillance Legalities When Putting It To Use” we will share with you now an investigation and subsequent covert surveillance operation we completed, which has been recognised by The ABI, and our case study detailing the investigation was published on their website. If you’re interested […]

Our ‘Security Vulnerability Assessments’ Are The Best Service You Didn’t Know Your Business Deserves!

Our ‘Security Vulnerability Assessments’ Are The Best Service You Didn’t Know Your Business Deserves!

If you’re a business owner with premises and staff, no matter the field, then our Security Consultancy service is for you.

To put it simply, *trust* – that the system and protocols you have in place are being respected and followed by the people you employ or that the measures you have had implemented are a strong enough deterrent – is honestly not enough to justify putting your profits, premises and hard work in establishing your business at risk.

At Surmount Investigations we offer a three-tiered security consultancy programme that is bespoke to fit your needs: Read more about Our ‘Security Vulnerability Assessments’ Are The Best Service You Didn’t Know Your Business Deserves!