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Frequently Asked Questions
Provide us a physical description and/or photo of the subject; addresses; vehicle information;
time and place to start, plus the reason for the surveillance. DSS investigators will obtain courtroom quality
video evidence of all pertinent activities and back it up with our experience and credibility.
We are professional and experienced fact finders. When there is a question
you need answered, we will help. Over 30 years of solving cases and finding facts is the main reason why. Honesty
and "Top Notch" customer service are the other reasons.
24-hr notice is usually plenty of time. It's often possible to start a case
immediately. Weekends are the busiest times and may require additional advance notice. We first need to gather all
the facts and authorization forms before we can initialize the investigation.
Surveillance is billed on an hourly basis plus a mileage charge. Rates are
dependant on where the surveillance will take place. As a general rule, in remote areas, the rates are a bit higher.
Before the case is started, a strategy is established depending on the circumstances and your needs. Once this plan
is in place a budget can be established. Investigation services are payable in advance of the work being conducted.
Payment can be made by credit card (over the phone if you wish), or by cash, check or money order.
The number of investigators used depends on a number of factors. Basic surveillance
on an individual being followed from home or an uncomplicated work situation can be conducted by one investigator.
More complicated scenarios, such as following someone from a high rise office building, or airport or hotel require
an additional investigator. Other factors in which we may recommend a second investigator include fast and aggressive
drivers and extra alert drivers who always watch the rear view mirror. Of course an additional investigator increases
the cost of surveillance, and this factor is also taken into consideration in arriving at your budget. For a proper
frame of reference, consider the fact that no law enforcement agency would ever conduct surveillance with less than
two cars and few do that. The more investigators, the less likely the chance of detection.
Yes, any information submitted to us verbally or via on-line is kept
secret and confidential.
Planning is often more important than execution. The better job we do of
designing the surveillance, the more likely it is to be productive and the more cost effective it will be. Because
you know more about your spouses behavior than we ever will, we rely on you to assist us in develop the correct time
and place to watch them. We need you to determine when they are most likely to be engaged in this behavior and where
we should start the surveillance. If you are not able to discern when with any degree or accuracy, we recommend that
you consider when they are not available and we can eliminate those times as a starting point. All these questions
and more go into creating an effective surveillance strategy.
Yes, you can either call us or go to our on-line Case Assignment
form for a no obligation free price quote. We will be adding a price list to our website in
the very near future.
If there is no evidence the subject is cheating, you will have gained peace
of mind about your relationship. Since our investigations are 100% confidential, you will not have risked sacrificing
the relationship if you are wrong.
It is legal to conduct surveillance upon a person for legitimate purposes. You
must hire a licensed investigator to carry out assignments. It is illegal in all states to record the voice without
at least one persons consent. Many states require all parties to consent to an audio recording. Florida does not allow
any type of audio recording.
Our surveillance investigations are 100% confidential. We do everything
necessary to insure the covert nature of the investigation. If we ever perceive that the security of the investigation
is threatened, we back off and re-evaluate with your input. One important point: Never threaten to hire an investigator.
This will make the suspected cheater even more difficult to watch. If you have done this, be sure to tell us ahead of
time so we can prepare.
The techniques of tailing someone are an acquired skill. When following
someone we are constantly weighing two factors against each other. First we want to stay close enough to make sure
we do not loose the subject at a traffic light or in heavy traffic. However we are constantly balancing this against
staying so close that we run the risk of being observed by the subject. The art of balancing these two factors in a
variety of situations can executed well only by having an experienced investigator working the case. In some cases
a second investigator is preferable or required which allows us to keep safer distances while not minimizing the
chance of loosing the subject.
Once the surveillance plan is in place it is important that you do not do
anything to alert the subject of the investigation. Do not change your habits and do not ask too many questions about
their activities.
Yes, DSS uses the latest and greatest technology devices to assist in
solving our clients cases as quickly and accurately as possible. We use the most advanced GPS Tracking devices,
Real-Time Video Monitoring devices as well as the latest software for Computer and Internet Monitoring.
The evidence collected in domestic surveillance consists of the videotape
of the activities and a surveillance report which details all the activity in writing. Both are submitted to you,
or if you wish we can maintain them for you. Your video can be delivered via VHS tape, CD-ROM, or by logging in
to our secure website.
