Investigative Services
Professional, Confidential Investigations
Companies lose billions of dollars annually due to fraud, employee theft, embezzlement, violations of non-compete contracts, and other types of white-collar crime.
PLE provides professional, confidential investigative services to clients who are experiencing losses due to such crimes and improprieties.
PLE investigators customize all engagements to meet clients’ individual goals and objectives.
- Embezzlement
- Employee Theft
- Industrial Espionage
- Insurance Fraud
- Internal Affairs
- Kickback Schemes
- Non-compete Violations
- Sabotage of Products or Equipment
- Sexual Harassment Complaints
- Worker’s Compensation Fraud
In addition, PLE professionals are cognizant of legal and human resource issues and, when necessary, they work closely with legal counsel, human resources representatives, and law enforcement officials to achieve the desired result.
PLE also utilizes state-of-the-art technology to assist with the investigations we are involved with.
Our technology includes online surveys, statement analysis, and the utilization of proprietary web-based investigative reporting that ensures our clients receive the most up-to-date and accurate reporting of our investigative activities.
Background Investigations
In today’s business environment, Human Resource personnel, managers, and executives need to make informed decisions when evaluating employee applicants. The most neglected tool in personnel selection is the background investigation. Ever increasing technology has expanded the amount of information available regarding applicants. Does your hiring staff have the knowledge, time, and resources required to locate and thoroughly evaluate this information?
PLE investigators utilize a combination of professional interviewing skills and on-line data retrieval to meet your background screening requirements. We know how to quickly and efficiently obtain the information you require.
Background packages, suitable for different levels of employment, can be developed specifically for your company. Our investigators will work directly with your company to design the content of the specific packages you require. After determining what your specific background package should include, our investigators will develop a cost-effective price structure to meet your needs.
Employee Interviews
Often, incidents occur in the workplace, which requires further investigation and/or the collection of additional evidence. Usually, employees are in-the-know on most of these workplace incidents, but they are reluctant to volunteer information for fear of retaliation or other personal consequences.
PLE investigators are well-trained and experienced in interview techniques. We understand the importance of good employer-employee relations and are careful not to jeopardize those relationships during the interview.
Normally, PLE investigators videotape the entire employee interview which provides an accurate record and reduces the chance of any subsequent allegations against the investigator and/or the employer. Once policy violations are admitted in the interview and captured on videotape, the potential for arbitration hearings, unemployment hearings, or civil litigation, is greatly reduced.
PLE is frequently asked to conduct employee interviews in areas involving:
- Substance abuse
- Drug trafficking
- Employee theft
- Sabotage
- Workplace violence or threats
- Sexual harassment
Surveillance
Surveillance, when used properly, can be an extremely effective investigative method. The general objective of conducting surveillance is to collect and document information (i.e., activities and identities of individuals involved in the questionable or illegal activity) that may not be readily ascertainable otherwise. In addition to the different types of surveillance (fixed point/stationary, mobile — vehicular and/or foot), there are varying degrees or levels. In formulating the surveillance plan, PLE ensures the objectives and expectations of our clients are thoroughly understood and addressed. This is instrumental in determining the level of surveillance to be utilized and the acceptable/unacceptable levels of risks.
Surveillance Objectives
- Obtain legal and admissible evidence to use in court
- To obtain evidence of a crime
- To locate persons by watching known/suspected sites or associates
- Verify previously reported information
- Locate hidden property or contraband
- To prevent the commission of a crime or and occasionally apprehend a suspect in the commission of a crime
- Obtain information for later use in interviews and interrogations
- Develop leads and information received from other sources
- Know at all times the whereabouts of a suspect
Background Investigations
In today’s business environment, Human Resource personnel, managers, and executives need to make informed decisions when evaluating employee applicants. The most neglected tool in personnel selection is the background investigation. Ever increasing technology has expanded the amount of information available regarding applicants. Does your hiring staff have the knowledge, time, and resources required to locate and thoroughly evaluate this information?
PLE investigators utilize a combination of professional interviewing skills and on-line data retrieval to meet your background screening requirements. We know how to quickly and efficiently obtain the information you require.
Background packages, suitable for different levels of employment, can be developed specifically for your company. Our investigators will work directly with your company to design the content of the specific packages you require. After determining what your specific background package should include, our investigators will develop a cost-effective price structure to meet your needs.
Employee Interviews
Often, incidents occur in the workplace, which requires further investigation and/or the collection of additional evidence. Usually, employees are in-the-know on most of these workplace incidents, but they are reluctant to volunteer information for fear of retaliation or other personal consequences.
PLE investigators are well-trained and experienced in interview techniques. We understand the importance of good employer-employee relations and are careful not to jeopardize those relationships during the interview.
Normally, PLE investigators videotape the entire employee interview which provides an accurate record and reduces the chance of any subsequent allegations against the investigator and/or the employer. Once policy violations are admitted in the interview and captured on videotape, the potential for arbitration hearings, unemployment hearings, or civil litigation, is greatly reduced.
PLE is frequently asked to conduct employee interviews in areas involving:
- Substance abuse
- Drug trafficking
- Employee theft
- Sabotage
- Workplace violence or threats
- Sexual harassment
Surveillance
Surveillance, when used properly, can be an extremely effective investigative method. The general objective of conducting surveillance is to collect and document information (i.e., activities and identities of individuals involved in the questionable or illegal activity) that may not be readily ascertainable otherwise. In addition to the different types of surveillance (fixed point/stationary, mobile — vehicular and/or foot), there are varying degrees or levels. In formulating the surveillance plan, PLE ensures the objectives and expectations of our clients are thoroughly understood and addressed. This is instrumental in determining the level of surveillance to be utilized and the acceptable/unacceptable levels of risks.
Surveillance Objectives
- Obtain legal and admissible evidence to use in court
- To obtain evidence of a crime
- To locate persons by watching known/suspected sites or associates
- Verify previously reported information
- Locate hidden property or contraband
- To prevent the commission of a crime or and occasionally apprehend a suspect in the commission of a crime
- Obtain information for later use in interviews and interrogations
- Develop leads and information received from other sources
- Know at all times the whereabouts of a suspect
Feel free to contact us about any of our services. We will get back to you as soon as possible.