North
Carolina
Private Investigator License # 3215
>>General Investigative Information
Surveillance
Most, though not all investigations, require
some type of surveillance. This can take two forms.
The first is direct physical
surveillance. This involves having an investigator physically
in the area to capture video and collect other relevant evidence.
This type of surveillance has gotten increasingly difficult
over the last few years, requiring more elaborate setups in
order to explain the investigators presence in the area. For
some cases, such as cheating spouses and child abuse, it is
still the most common method.
The other type of surveillance
is electronic. This involves placing covert video in relevant
areas and observing and recording from a remote location.
This can be
done indoors or outdoors, although an indoor setup requires
permission from a resident of the home. This method is most
commonly used in insurance fraud cases.
Please note that this method
will still require physical surveillance should the subject
leave the area.
Our investigators are well trained in using both methods, either
separately or simultaneously.
Research
From property records to voter registration,
public records can provide a goldmine of information. These records
can add a critical measure of success to any background investigation.
Our agents are trained to thoroughly research these records for
you. If you like, we can teach you to do this yourself. Courthouses
can be friendly places if you simply know how the system works and
get to know the people who administer the various departments. Contact
us to learn more.
Criminal Investigations
Walton Investigations will investigate criminal
matters when requested by the client. We do not do forensic work.
We will interview witnesses and work with law enforcement in order
to close a case. Law enforcement will have ultimate jurisdiction
in all criminal cases. We will also investigate matters such as
extortion, employee theft, embezzlement, assault, B&E and most
other criminal matters.