Civil and Criminal Investigations
Harborview Investigations' seasoned investigators are invaluable allies to attorneys, bolstering their case-building capabilities through expert evidence collection and analysis. This partnership necessitates transparent communication and supervision to guarantee ethical and efficient cooperation. Harborview Investigations collaborates closely with clients' legal counsel or representatives while maintaining operational independence. The firm is directly engaged by the client and functions autonomously, ensuring that its investigative work remains separate from the influence of legal counsel or representatives. This approach allows Investigations to provide unbiased and objective results to clients.
For 35 years, Harborview Investigations has delivered global investigate services in a wide range of matters, including but not limited to:
- Civil Litigation & Criminal Defense
- Background Checks
- Financial Fraud, Suspected Scams
- Family Matters, Unfaithfulness
- Missing Persons, Welfare Checks
- Witness & Asset Locating
- Corporate Investigations
- Global GPS, Real-time Asset Tracking
- Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Counter-Intelligence Operations
Harborview Investigations counter-intelligence and surveillance measures offer clients significant benefits in today's security landscape. By employing advanced techniques and technologies, detecting and neutralizing potential threats before they materialize into active attacks. This proactive approach allows for early threat detection, reducing vulnerabilities and preventing ambushes or attacks. Clients gain enhanced situational awareness, enabling them to make informed decisions and adjust their security protocols as needed.
Harborview Investigations counter intelligence measures include:
- Detect electronic eavesdropping devices
- Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Perform regular physical inspections
- Encryption technologies and firewalls
- Conduct background checks and monitor online activities
- Utilize mobile surveillance techniques
- Observe and document routine activities and potential threats
- Analyze collected data to identify patterns or anomalies
- Utilize specialized equipment
BaCKGROUND cHECKS
Harborview Investigations delivers thorough, accurate background checks that provide the intelligence you need to make informed decisions. Our experienced team combines advanced research capabilities with meticulous verification procedures to ensure comprehensive, reliable results while maintaining strict legal compliance.
Background check investigations require meticulous attention to detail and access to comprehensive data resources to deliver accurate, actionable intelligence.
Utilizing advanced systems, proprietary databases, established verification channels, and verification protocols to conduct thorough background investigations that meet the highest standards of accuracy and legal compliance. Our investigations combine automated data collection with human verification to ensure all information is current, accurate, and properly contextualized for our clients' needs.
These established practices are at the cornerstone of our background check service, which is our commitment to accuracy and detail.
Learn MoreSurveillance Operations
Professional surveillance services combine advanced technology with expert human intelligence to provide comprehensive monitoring and documentation of subjects of interest. Our surveillance operations utilize state-of-the-art mobile and static surveillance equipment, including but not limited to high-resolution photo and video recording from both land and air systems and individual and fleet GPS tracking systems that provide real-time location data.
These technical tools are complemented by our team of experienced surveillance operators who employ sophisticated counter-surveillance techniques to ensure their activities remain undetected while gathering critical intelligence. Physical surveillance operations are enhanced through our digital surveillance capabilities, incorporating both overt and covert monitoring systems.
We offer a comprehensive range of surveillance services, including:
- Ground and air based mobile and stationary surveillance systems
- Real-time asset tracking
- Detailed surveillance logs
- High-quality photo and video documentation
- Pattern analysis reports
- Timeline creation
- Behavioral assessment
At the core of our surveillance services lies a robust data management infrastructure, guaranteeing the protection and meticulous documentation of all intelligence gathered. This infrastructure is designed with the highest standards of data security in mind, with multiple layers of encryption and access control protocols. All data is securely stored and regularly backed up to ensure maximum protection.
Learn MoreCorporate Investigations
Conducting corporate investigations requires a sophisticated blend of business acumen and investigative expertise to uncover complex schemes and protect corporate interests. Our team of corporate investigators employs state-of-the-art forensic techniques and established business intelligence strategies to delve into fraud, misconduct, and compliance violations, all while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. We utilize comprehensive data analysis, advanced surveillance technology, and skilled interviewing methods to build detailed case profiles.
Our range of corporate investigation services includes:
- Employee misconduct
- Due diligence
- Fraud investigations
- Asset searches *Intellectual property theft
- Corporate espionage
- Financial investigations
- Compliance violations
- Vendor screening
At the core of our corporate investigation service lies our pledge to provide actionable intelligence that can withstand legal examination. Our investigators meticulously document all findings, adhering to stringent evidence handling and chain of custody protocols. We offer secure, consistent updates to essential stakeholders during each investigation, exercising discretion to safeguard ongoing operations and the company's reputation.
Learn Moredocument Examination (FDE)
Document examination, also referred to as questioned document examination or forensic document examination (FDE), is a forensic science discipline that scrutinizes potentially disputed documents. The primary goal of the examination is to furnish evidence regarding suspicious or questioned documents through diverse scientific principles and methods. Document examinations encompass alterations, obliterations, paper analysis, forgery, origin, and determining authenticity, among other inquiries.
Reasons for document examination analysis include:
- Handwriting and signatures
- Alterations and obliterations
- Paper characteristics *Ink composition
- Printing processes *Indented impressions
- Typewriting, seals, and stamps
Video Analysis (FVA)
Often referred to as FVA, forensic video analysis has grown to be a crucial tool in investigations, enabling the discovery of pivotal evidence and offering significant insights across diverse case types. Harborview Investigations employs forensic analysis for a multitude of purposes, including:
Our range of corporate investigation services includes:
- Evidence Enhancement: Used in low-quality video footage to improve clarity and reveal important details that may not be visible in the original recording. This is particularly useful for surveillance footage or videos captured in poor lighting conditions.
Authentication: Used to verify the authenticity of video evidence, ensuring it has not been tampered with or manipulated. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of evidence, especially in legal proceedings.
Event Reconstruction: By analyzing video footage, private investigators can piece together the sequence of events in a case, helping to reconstruct incidents and provide a clearer understanding of what transpired.
- Image Analysis: Image analysis involves examining specific frames or images from videos to identify individuals, objects, or other pertinent details for an investigation. Utilizing forensic video analysis, our investigators can furnish clients with critical insights and evidence that may be pivotal in resolving cases in diverse areas, ranging from legal disputes to personal issues.
Financial Fraud
In financial fraud and ransomware situations, where time is of the essence and expertise is vital, Harborview Investigations excels in ransom recovery operations. We blend swift response with meticulous investigative methods. Our seasoned team utilizes sophisticated tracking, digital forensics, and proven negotiation strategies to manage ransom cases effectively, always with the safety of all involved as the top priority. We have solid connections with key government bodies, cybersecurity specialists, and financial entities, which allows us to orchestrate extensive recovery actions spanning various jurisdictions.
Our teams function with remarkable precision, ensuring secure evidence custody chains and thorough documentation of all actions for any legal proceedings. During the recovery process, we offer clients secure, real-time updates, collaborate with the required authorities, and adhere to stringent confidentiality protocols to safeguard sensitive case information.
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