About Our Michigan Private Investigators

Why Clients Choose Our Michigan Private Investigators

Experienced Michigan Private Investigators

Overview Metro Detective Agency protects clients across the state. Our licensed Michigan private investigators offer elite, confidential corporate and personal risk solutions. We serve individuals, law firms, and corporate entities. Our team operates with total discretion. Based in Livonia, Michigan, we respond locally and deploy nationwide and globally through trusted partners. Our investigators combine field experience, investigative tradecraft, and digital expertise to produce court‑ready evidence, practical recommendations, and closure for clients who need reliable answers.

Our Mission and Overview

Metro Detective Agency protects clients across the state. Our licensed Michigan private investigators offer elite corporate and personal risk solutions.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, we respond locally and deploy nationwide and globally through trusted partners. Our mission is to provide clarity, truth, and peace of mind to families, counsel, and organizations seeking reliable answers.

We are committed to delivering results that are:

Discreet: Utmost confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive matters.

Court-Ready: Meticulous documentation, time-stamped evidence, and strict chain-of-custody.

Relentless: No reasonable lead is unpursued in the search for verifiable evidence.

Leadership and Founding Story

The licensed field investigative team at Metro Detective Agency.

John FreeMan — Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Director & Chairman of the Board

The foundation and strategic direction of Metro Detective Agency are led by John FreeMan, our Founder, CEO, Director, and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Toma provides the corporate vision and ethical mandate, ensuring every investigation and security detail meets the highest standards of professionalism and legal compliance.

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Moon Toma | Director of Investigative Operations

Moon Toma directs our complex field engagements. He draws on extensive military and law enforcement experience. This background defines our tactical tradecraft. Moon enforces total discipline on every assignment. This background serves as the bedrock of the firm’s tactical capabilities, instilling a culture of absolute discipline and operational precision. Moon bridges the gap between government strategy and private sector agility. He ensures every investigation achieves unyielding excellence and total discretion.

Moon Toma, Leader of Private Investigators, on deployment with U.S. forces. The discipline, situational awareness, and operational planning refined in these high-stakes environments are the standards applied to every investigation and security detail at Metro Detective Agency.

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Many cases stay unresolved due to limited resources. We built our agency to change that. Our team combines traditional tradecraft with modern intelligence methods. We tailor every resource to your resolution.

Our Extended Leadership Team

We are led by a collective of security, investigative, and compliance professionals who ensure the highest standards of operation across all service lines, from high-level corporate fraud to armed personal protection.

Our Specialized Team (Experience Matters)

Experience matters when securing critical court evidence. Our expert team provides a distinct tactical advantage. Contact our Michigan private investigators today to resolve your case.

Special Operations & Military Intelligence Veterans: Team members bring experience from U.S. Special Forces and Military Intelligence units, providing the disciplined planning, tactical awareness, and complex problem-solving skills necessary for high-stakes investigations and executive protection.
Law Enforcement Professionals: Active and retired police detectives contribute decades of on-the-ground investigative experience, evidence handling proficiency, and essential courtroom testimony skills.
U.S. Embassy Advisors & Liaison Officers: Investigators who have served overseas at U.S. missions bring cross-cultural insight, international coordination capabilities, and a global security perspective.
Cyber Security Specialists: Experts trained in digital forensics, AI-enhanced analysis, and electronic discovery to handle complex cyber and digital evidence needs.

Collective Experience Together

Our staff has more than 22 years of combined service supporting missions alongside the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Defense — experience that strengthens our operational security, intelligence analysis, and global case coordination.

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Security, Compliance & Professional Standards

Metro Detective Agency operates under strict legal and ethical standards, which is non-negotiable for delivering court-ready results.

Licensing and Insurance: We maintain all required state and federal licensing and insurance, operating fully compliant with Michigan law.
Data Security: Data handling employs secure, encrypted channels and restricted access to all case materials to guarantee client confidentiality and privacy.
Legal Compliance: We adhere to documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for evidence preservation, chain-of-custody, and client communication, ensuring evidence is always admissible.
Community & Partnerships: We maintain cooperative relationships with local law enforcement, legal counsel, corporate security teams, and a vetted international network for efficient, lawful case execution.

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Client Experience — How We Work

Transparency and clear communication are key to every successful investigation.

Initial Confidential Consultation: We evaluate your goals, legal constraints, and viable investigative strategies with absolute discretion.
Tailored Plan & Authorization: We present a clear scope of work, estimated timeline, and cost breakdown. Work begins only after written authorization.
Investigation & Documentation: Fieldwork, digital forensics, interviews, and evidence collection are conducted by qualified operators according to established protocols.
Delivery & Ongoing Support: Clients receive a comprehensive, court-ready report, source material, and recommendations for next steps, including expert testimony options.