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About Us — Metro Detective Agency

Overview Metro Detective Agency has served Michigan for nearly a decade, providing professional investigative services to individuals, law firms, corporations, insurers, and international clients. 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.

Founding Story The founder of Metro Detective Agency

The founder of Metro Detective Agency began his investigative career during long service in the military and later work with the police department. Confronted with cases left unresolved because of limited resources or insufficient manpower, he committed to delivering thorough, relentless investigations. Metro Detective Agency was built on that principle: no reasonable lead goes unpursued. Our mission is to provide clarity and peace of mind to families, counsel, and organizations seeking the truth, positioning Metro Detective Agency as the trusted local choice for anyone searching for a “detective agency near me” or a “cyber detective near me.”

What We Do

We provide a full spectrum of investigative services — from surveillance, skip tracing, and process service to corporate investigations and advanced cyber forensics. Our approach blends traditional investigative techniques with modern digital forensics and intelligence analysis to identify risks, verify facts, and preserve admissible evidence.

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Why Clients Choose Metro Detective Agency

Proven expertise: Nearly a decade of investigative practice across civil, corporate, insurance, and family cases.
Qualified operators: Licensed investigators, many of whom are former military, current and retired police officers, and cyber security specialists.
Court‑ready results: Meticulous documentation, time‑stamped reports, photo/video evidence, and strict chain-of-custody procedures.
Discreet and ethical: Confidential handling of sensitive matters with respect for privacy and applicable law.
Nationwide & global reach: Local response in Michigan with the ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional inquiries.

Our Team

Our team unites deep operational experience with investigative professionalism:

Special Operations & Military Intelligence Veterans
Team members bring experience from U.S. Special Forces and Military Intelligence units. That background delivers disciplined planning, tactical awareness, and complex problem-solving skills to high-stakes investigations.
U.S. Embassy Advisors & Liaison Officers
Several investigators served overseas as Cultural Advisors and Community Liaison Officers at U.S. missions, providing cross-cultural insight and international coordination capabilities.
Law Enforcement Professionals
Active and retired police detectives contribute decades of on-the-ground investigative experience, evidence handling proficiency, and courtroom testimony skills.

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

Agency operates under strict legal and ethical standards. We maintain required licensing and insurance, follow state and federal regulations, and adhere to documented standard operating procedures for evidence preservation and client confidentiality. Data handling employs secure, encrypted channels and restricted access to all case materials.

Community & Partnerships

We maintain cooperative relationships with local law enforcement, legal counsel, corporate security teams, and vetted international partners to ensure efficient case execution and lawful information sharing when needed. Metro Detective Agency is committed to responsible engagement with community stakeholders and professional associations.

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Client Experience — How We Work

Initial Confidential Consultation: We evaluate goals, legal constraints, and viable investigative strategies.
Tailored Plan & Authorization: We present a clear scope, estimated timeline, and cost. Work begins only after written authorization.
Investigation & Documentation: Fieldwork, digital forensics, interviews, and evidence collection are conducted to established protocols.
Delivery & Ongoing Support: Clients receive a comprehensive, court‑ready report, source material, and recommendations for next steps.