Our Services
Metro Detective Agency
delivers licensed, court‑ready investigative services from our Livonia, MI headquarters to clients across Michigan. We combine traditional investigative tradecraft, disciplined field operations, and advanced cyber forensics to deliver verifiable evidence and practical recommendations tailored to legal, corporate, insurance, and private client needs.
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Our Surveillance Services / Operations
Domestic Surveillance Investigations Comprehensive surveillance solutions for civil, corporate, and personal cases. Metro Detective Agency deploys trained field teams for short‑term or long‑term assignments, using covert techniques and high‑resolution recording equipment to document relevant activity. Operational security, safety, and meticulous reporting are core to every assignment. Deliverables: annotated surveillance reports, high‑resolution photo/video with metadata, movement timelines, witness statements, chain‑of‑custody records.
Background Checks / Screening
Employment Background Check Services We provide customized background screening packages for employment, executive vetting, vendor due diligence, and personal inquiries. Searches combine public records, proprietary databases, and manual verification to produce accurate, compliant results. FCRA requirements are followed for employment-related screenings where applicable. Deliverables: executive summary, detailed source citations, criminal/civil record searches, employment/education verification, adverse‑action guidance (for employers).
Infidelity / Cheating Investigations
Metro Detective Agency conducts discreet, lawful investigations to verify suspected infidelity. We use vetted surveillance teams, corroborating multimedia evidence, and behavioral analysis to build a clear timeline of events. All activity is conducted in compliance with state law and with strict confidentiality. Deliverables: time‑stamped photo/video, activity timeline, investigator report, chain‑of‑custody documentation, recommended next steps.
Corporate Fraud / Claims Investigations
We investigate allegations of corporate fraud, vendor collusion, financial misconduct, and internal control failures. Our multidisciplinary approach includes document forensics, interviews, transactional tracing, and coordination with forensic accountants and legal counsel. Deliverables: investigative dossier, transaction timelines, documentary exhibits, expert referrals.
Skip Tracing
Advanced skip tracing locates hard‑to‑find individuals — debtors, witnesses, defendants, and missing persons. Our process uses proprietary databases, public records, OSINT, and field verification. Results are delivered with documentation suitable for process service or legal follow‑up. Deliverables: locate report, verified contact information, last‑known activity, field verification/photo when available.
Asset Research and Recovery Investigations
Asset Recovery Investigative asset research locates hidden or concealed assets, beneficial ownership, and offshore holdings to support judgments, collections, or settlement negotiations. Asset recovery services coordinate legal and enforcement options alongside forensic accounting specialists. Deliverables: asset locator reports, ownership documentation, recovery recommendations, coordination with legal counsel and collection agents.
Process Service / Process Serving
Reliable process serving across jurisdictions through our vetted network and local partners. We provide notarized affidavits of service, photographic evidence, and status tracking. For complex or evasive subjects, we coordinate skip tracing and surveillance to ensure successful service. Deliverables: affidavit of service, photographic proof, service confirmation, chain-of-custody for served documents.
Computer Forensics / Digital Forensics
Electronic Discovery Forensic preservation and analysis of digital evidence for litigation, regulatory, or corporate response. Services include device imaging, deleted data recovery, log analysis, and production of court‑admissible forensic reports. E‑discovery support and evidence staging for legal teams are available. Deliverables: forensic images and hash reports, detailed forensic analysis, chain‑of‑custody records, expert report and testimony options.
Due Diligence Pre‑transaction and vendor
Due diligence to assess risk, reputation, and compliance. Services include public‑record searches, beneficial‑ownership checks, adverse media screening, and onsite verification as required for M&A, partnerships, or vendor onboarding. Deliverables: due diligence report, risk summary, red flags and recommendations, source documentation.
GPS Tracking
When lawful and authorized, GPS tracking provides location intelligence to support investigations. Metro Detective Agency employs court‑compliant protocols and secure data handling for any deployed tracking solutions, and we coordinate with counsel to ensure legality. Deliverables: location logs, geofence reports, route timelines, device chain‑of‑custody documentation (if applicable).
Witness Interviews Professional
Law‑compliant witness interviews and statement collection. Our investigators are trained in interview techniques that preserve witness credibility and produce usable, documented statements for investigations or litigation. Deliverables: interview transcripts or summaries, recorded statements (where lawful), signed affidavits (if applicable), interview notes.
Security Consulting
Security assessments and consulting services identify operational vulnerabilities and recommend practical mitigations. Services include physical security reviews, insider risk analysis, incident response planning, and executive security advisories tailored to corporate needs. Deliverables: security assessment report, prioritized remediation plan, incident response playbook, vendor recommendations.
Adultery / Cheating Spouse Investigation
Infidelity Investigation Services / Matrimonial Investigations Specialized investigations into allegations of marital infidelity, performed discreetly and with an emphasis on admissible documentation. We combine surveillance, social media analysis, and corroborating witness statements to establish factual timelines for family court or personal decisions. Deliverables: surveillance media, timeline report, corroborating evidence, attorney‑ready documentation.
Elder Abuse Investigations
We investigate reports of physical, financial, or emotional abuse of vulnerable adults. Services include covert welfare checks, financial transaction reviews, caregiver background checks, and collaboration with adult protective services and counsel. Sensitivity and client protection are paramount. Deliverables: investigative report, financial analysis, photographic evidence, referral recommendations to protective agencies/lawyers.
Insurance Fraud / Claims Investigations
Claims and subrogation investigations detect staged losses, fraudulent injury claims, and policy abuse. Our methodology includes surveillance, witness interviews, records review, and forensic analysis to validate or refute claim details. Deliverables: claims report, surveillance evidence, witness statements, recommended recovery and referral steps.
Missing Persons Investigation
Comprehensive missing‑person services combine skip tracing, field inquiries, social media and OSINT searches, and liaison with law enforcement when appropriate. We prioritize lawful information gathering and family communication while working to locate and verify the subject. Deliverables: locate reports, verified sightings/contacts, field verification, coordination notes with authorities.
Teenagers & Kids Investigations
Tailored investigative services for concerns involving minors — online predation checks, cyber‑safety reviews, truancy verification, and welfare observations. We operate with a legal, ethical framework and provide guidance to parents and counsel on next steps. Deliverables: safety assessment, monitored activity reports, cyber‑safety recommendations, documented observations.
Child Custody Investigation
Focused services to document parenting behavior, cohabitation, and child welfare concerns. We work with family law counsel to ensure evidence meets admissibility standards while maintaining child safety and legal compliance. Deliverables: custody reports, multimedia evidence, affidavit preparation, testimony support.
Notary Public Services
Services On-site and in-office notary services for affidavits, service documents, and investigative paperwork. We provide notarization, witness attestations, and certified copies as needed to support legal processes. Deliverables: notarized documents, certified copies, notary journal entries.
Address Reports Verifiable
Verifiable address reports identify current and historical addresses with supporting documentation. We use public records, utility records, and field verification as needed to confirm residency, business locations, and patterns of occupancy. Deliverables: address history, verification sources, supporting documents (leases, utilities, photos), field verification notes.
Social Media Search
Comprehensive social media investigations gather, preserve, and analyze public and accessible social accounts and content. We validate identities, timelines, geolocation cues, and network connections to support litigation, background checks, and behavioral corroboration. Deliverables: social media dossier with screenshots and URLs, timeline analysis, account linkage mapping, authenticity notes.
Phone Number Search
Targeted phone‑centric investigations locate ownership, historical use, and associated records for telephone numbers. Techniques include subscriber traces, open‑source correlation, and contact network mapping to support fraud, harassment, or locating efforts. Deliverables: ownership report, call‑pattern analysis (where lawful), associated aliases/contacts, investigative recommendations.
Bug Sweep Services
Technical sweep services identify and locate active or dormant audio/video surveillance devices, unauthorized transmitters, and hidden cameras. Our technicians use RF detection, spectrum analysis, and physical inspection protocols to detect and document threats to privacy and corporate confidentiality. Deliverables: sweep report, device location evidence, risk assessment, mitigation recommendations.
Child Custody / Divorce Investigations
We provide sensitive, court‑ready investigative support for family law matters. Services include custody verification, cohabitation checks, child welfare monitoring, and documentation for hearings. Our approach emphasizes admissibility, privacy, and coordination with counsel to meet legal standards. Deliverables: surveillance evidence, detailed report, sworn affidavits (when required), coordination with attorneys.
