“It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all the evidence. It biases the judgment.” -Sherlock Holmes

A lot goes into private investigation, and at Paladin Investigations and Security, we understand the dynamics of investigative work and have the experience to navigate the risks involved. Our entire team has thousands of hours of training, and bring their knowledge to each and every case. There are many reasons why it’s important for you to hire a professional to handle your investigative needs, including:

• Navigating Danger

  Unless you are very familiar with Kentucky private investigation work, you’ll be putting yourself in grave danger if you try to do your own investigation. Without training in the art of survellience or counter surveillance, you could blow your cover early in the process, which could lead to greater danger for you, especially if the person you are investigating has criminal experience. When you hire Paladin, you can rest assured that every member of our team has been specially trained in the art of undercover and surveillance work, and with that experience and our resources, will probably go undetected throughout the entire investigation process – getting you the answers you need.

• Skill

  While it may look easy on TV, in all actuality, private investigation is an art form that requires serious dedication and training, and that dedication and training is something that Paladin brings to every case. Today’s private investigators need to know how to use overt and covert cameras to their advantage, how to install and use GPS tracking devices, how to trace mail systems, how to use the Internet to obtain information, and how to undertake both threat assessments and risk management profiles. From changing vehicles, or clothing and appearance as needed, to remaining constantly aware of their subject’s every move, our team stays proactive with every case, and use their skill to think several steps ahead and remain in control of the situation.

• Investigation

  Investigation is more than asking a ton of questions – although that is a very important skill, what’s more important than the questions, is the way the investigator asks the questions. At Paladin, our highly trained investigators use their verbal investigative training to ask questions in ways that will provide leads and answers. In addition, many of today’s investigations involve the precise art of forensic accounting – meticulously following a paper trail and discovering the various stages that a fraudulent transaction has taken. Our training allows us to follow that trail carefully back to it’s author or originator, and that means our clients have the tools they need to build a case against a person, in either a criminal or civil court.

• Technology

  A huge amount of investigation work involves very specialized and very expensive equipment. At Paladin, our team not only has easy access to the equipment, but also the training and knowledge to use the equipment to it’s maximum potential.

• Experience

  When all else fails, a professional investigator will have the charisma of experience on their side. At Paladin, our investigators are likely to know when they hear lies, know when they are going down the wrong track, and most importantly, know how to handle themselves if their cover is blown and they are detected. Our investigators have the experience to get themselves out of difficult, or even dangerous situations while still delivering results to our clients. And credentials help too, especially with local law enforcement. Since considerable time is spent sitting in vehicles, if local police are called, our State-issued professional ID cards satisfy them that we are there engaged in an official capacity.

• Knowledge of the Law

  At Paladin Investigations and Security, our investigators know the law, as well as the proper way to gather evidence for possible court proceedings. A professional private investigator will never take the risk of losing evidence or running afoul of court evidence rules. For example, few people know that they cannot follow their husbands/boyfriends/wives/girlfriends, record their movements, and use that information in subsequent court testimony – that evidence is inadmissible, because it was obtained illegally. The police and properly registered private investigators are the only persons exempt and allowed to follow a person and record their movements. Our knowledge of the law and continual training guarantees our clients that the information we deliver is information that they can use.

• Time/Evidence

  Any surveillance procedure undertaken by a private investigator is usually very time consuming. Time is one of the primary reasons it is always a good idea to hire a professional, like those at Paladin Investigations and Security. It is very unlikely that the amateur investigator has the time to dedicate to their responsibilities and to an investigation. Evidence is another reason you should always turn to the professionals. It is easy for an untrained person to overstep the line or the law and either find out that the evidence they gathered is inadmissible in court, or that they have inadvertently broken the law and are now in trouble with the authorities. It’s easier, and often cheaper, in the long run to hire Paladin to take care of the legwork, and deliver you the information that you need.