Providing detailed Investigation Services
Our investigations have varied in scope from criminal and corporate investigations and insurance and disability claims to international wire fraud
and competitive intelligence, to name just a few. Our teams are made up of investigators from diverse backgrounds including police departments and specialized
law enforcement units, along with other industry experts from across the country. Our experts have direct knowledge of the various state
and federal Health Acts and extensive experience with regulatory compliance across the nation.
We specialize in providing our clients with detailed information, which allows them to make more informed and strategic decisions for their organizations.
The results we provide can effectively help resolve any issues you may have and prevent them from happening in the future.
Injury/LT Disability
Conservatively, fraud steals $80 billion a year across all lines of insurance
It is estimated that roughly 25% of injury claims have an element of fraud or misinformation. PalAmerican investigators have conducted thousands of hours of surveillance related to personal injury, long-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims. We specialize in obtaining covert video documentation in an effort to show a “day in the life” of a claimant, and we provide our clients with detailed reports on our findings. We adhere to all legal practices in order to ensure that our evidence is court-ready. All of our investigations also include open source analysis in an effort to obtain any information that can better direct our surveillance for a more cost-effective result.
Litigation support
Witness locates, interviews and full background investigations
We have extensive experience in testifying and presenting evidence in both criminal and civil proceedings. Our investigators are involved in cases pertaining to negligence, employment, and long-term disability, as well as criminal cases, civil cases and liability trials. Additionally, our investigators have a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and fraud-related matters.
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
Real-time information to make informed, strategic decisions for your organization
Competitive intelligence allows our clients to better understand the world outside their business, so that they can be as competitive as possible. Our analysts utilize an open source system as one of a range of investigative tools, in order to obtain various pieces of intelligence. If you are entering new markets, or vetting third parties, we offer a wide range of consulting services to address your specific needs. Timely information is critical to your ability to make business decisions with confidence.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Mitigate the risk of theft and distribution of your intellectual property
With the rise of digital technologies and internet file sharing networks, intellectual property theft is a growing industry. We assist our clients in protecting their ideas, inventions and creative expressions, which includes everything from trade secrets and proprietary products and parts to movies, games, music and software.
Our team utilizes open source analysis for these investigations, in coordination with possible surveillance. We have extensive experience liaising with various local and international police forces, and have a track record of successful investigations.
Our team utilizes open source analysis for these investigations, in coordination with possible surveillance. We have extensive experience liaising with various local and international police forces, and have a track record of successful investigations.
Open source analysis
Effective intelligence gathering techniques
Our investigators utilize open source analysis as an intelligence gathering technique in order to better direct other investigative measures such as surveillance or interviews. This allows us to compile a profile of an individual, which may include information such as address, contact information, business affiliations, criminal records, social activities, other associations and day-to-day activities. All information contained in our reports is court-ready and within privacy guidelines.
Open source analysis, which is primarily used at the start of any investigation for intelligence gathering, involves researching social media, databases, and state and federal government records, and conducting deep web searches. Open source analysis is extremely valuable in supporting our team to build timelines, chart networks and link events; PalAmerican’s analysts are particularly adept at uncovering this critical information.
Undercover operations
Proven track record in undercover operations
Investigators with diverse backgrounds and skill sets have the ability to infiltrate a broad range of organizations.
Our undercover investigators fit within many scenarios and work discreetly to uncover information within environments such as workplaces, political groups, and event settings.
Corporate undercover investigations are one of the most powerful methods of investigation. In essence, an undercover investigation is the surreptitious placement of a properly trained and skilled investigator, posing as an employee, into an unsuspecting workforce for the purpose of gathering intelligence. Undercover operatives are unique in their ability to blend into a variety of different situations, and we only employ human asset handlers who are well experienced in source handling.
INTERVIEWING/INTERROGATION
Investigative interviewing is an essential aspect of the process
Our interview and interrogation experts are skilled in obtaining witness and suspect statements, compiling comprehensive reports, and employing various styles of interviews, including the Wicklander-Zulawski technique.
As most information comes from people, an interview is a conversation intended to solicit information. At PalAmerican, our investigators are experienced in conducting various types of interviews with various types of people, including witnesses and potential suspects. Our investigators are also skilled in recording those statements in written form to produce an accurate report for our clients.
Surveillance
Utilizing PalAmerican's specialized surveillance unit
Our surveillance teams are made up of investigators from various backgrounds including police departments and specialized law enforcement units. They are skilled in conducting single-vehicle surveillance, as well as team surveillance as required. All PalAmerican investigators are equipped with cutting-edge video, covert video, audio equipment and onboard computers, which allows for the immediate transfer of up-to-date information.
Surveillance provides us with the ability to monitor behavior, activities and other changing information, and is primarily used for intelligence gathering and crime prevention. In some circumstances, surveillance techniques may be used in conjunction with other investigative services.
HR PRESCREENING
Profiling the best candidates for your business
Hiring highly qualified people is crucial to every company, and background screening is essential for succeeding in turbulent business environments.
An important part of any hiring process should be employment prescreening, which provides hiring personnel with a glimpse into a person’s past activities and likely future behavior. PalAmerican investigators utilize various screening methods, which include open source analysis, in an effort to provide our clients with a profile of a potential employee.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
At PalAmerican Security, we take the time to understand the security challenges you face and help you develop an integrated program customized to address your individual situation. Contact us today to discuss your specific security requirements.