Special Investigations
Service Description
Shadow offers our clients diverse expertise from our highly qualified Special Investigations Unit.
Often, cases are referred to Shadow with very little information to start. These cases are immediately sent to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Shadow’s highly skilled team of SIU investigators carefully comb through dozens of databases, websites, and searches to generate leads and build a general profile of the individual, business, or subject. The team of SIU investigators at Shadow is comprised of personnel with a variety of work experience ranging from former field investigators, to former police lieutenants and state troopers. They are highly trained to navigating the sometimes difficult and extensive databases Shadow utilizes. Once data is collected, they are able to provide this information in a concise, easy to understand format.
The SIU Team is also responsible for more routine and stand-alone assignments, such as social media review and captures, as well as Order of Priority Investigations for Assigned Claims. A full listing of Shadow’s most commonly requested assignments can be found below.
Our staff includes Board Certified Social Media Intelligence Experts (CSMIE).
Main Services
Public Record Searches
FOIA requests
Undercover Operations
Covert obtainment of video and/or information via pretext or through an undercover worker. (i.e. purchase of items or services, employment inquiry, undercover workers etc.)
Social Media Canvasses
In depth sweep of internet and social media sites in an attempt to locate accounts or references to a specific subject or business
Process Serving
Certified delivery of subpoenas, letters, or documents to a specific subject or business
Medical Canvasses
Direct inquiry to medical facilities within a 20-mile radius of a specific subject to determine if they’ve received treatment. (HIPAA release for the subject is highly recommended but not required)
Background Checks/Database Searches
Basic information search on an individual or entity. Can include criminal and court history including arrests, county by county search of available court records, liens and judgements, bankruptcies, driving records etc.
(Available information varies state to state)
GPS Tracking
Placing, tracking, and removal of GPS devices
Driving Checks
An in-depth search and database sweep to determine a driver’s license history and status, as well as documenting and obtaining past tickets and infractions. (Available information varies state to state)
Locate / Skip Traces
Determining the current residence status, address, and contact information of a subject or business.
Vehicle Registration Checks
Obtaining and detailing ownership and registration history of vehicle.
(Available information varies state to state)
Asset Checks
Obtaining and confirming owned properties, vehicles, bank accounts, etc.
Interviews / Witness Statements
Locate and contact witnesses or subjects for recorded and transcribed interviews
Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud
Utilization of various tools, including surveillance, to determine if a Workers’ Compensation claim is fraudulent and/or the extent to which an injury exists
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Abuse
An investigation to determine the integrity or validity of prolonged or atypical use of FMLA leave time
Remote Employment Verification/Abuse
Determine an employee’s activities during company time via surveillance and other means
Scene Photography
Scene Photography - Photograph and/or film accident locations or incident scenes
Order of Priority
An In-depth investigation to determine the order of priority for a vehicular accident and/or insurance claim
Surveillance Sweeps
Canvassing an area to identify any video obtained by security cameras, home cameras, etc. for a specific incident date or traffic accident
Information Gathering / Profiling
Obtaining and assessing public information.
(i.e. Address histories, phone numbers, personal information, driver’s license numbers, etc.)