• Investigative Services | • Personal Protection | • Background Investigations
• Strike Coverage | • Undercover Assignments | • Claims Investigations
• Personal Injury Claims | • Worker's Compensation | • Internal Theft

Investigative Services

Understanding the trends that have accelerated today's business concerns regarding technology and sensitive data, Securatex has the advantage. Our investigators, through state of the art technology, have access to detailed and confidential information for investigations on a national or international basis.

Our investigative team members provide a broad base of experience, having worked in law enforcement and government agencies. Professional care in investigative services is a standard in every investigation we conduct. Systematic examination of information which requires confidentiality and factual accuracy insures useful detailed information which otherwise might be difficult to obtain.

We provide a full range of investigation and Off-duty services which include Under Cover Assignments, Strike Coverage, Personal Protection, Background Checks, Claims Investigations & Surveillance: Fire Cause & Origin, Personal Injury Claims, Worker’s Comp & Surveillance, Internal Theft & Fraud Investigations.

Securatex is a multifaceted investigative and security firm, using the most advanced investigative techniques. Our integrated systems allows for customized reporting and formatting of information at a glance. We provide client solutions by identifying and selecting assigned personnel according to their professional specialties, talent and expertise.

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Personal Protection

Unforeseen threats and conflict avoidance issues exist globally, whether personal or business related. Pro active protection services provided by trained professionals can reduce the risks of harm or loss of life, the elimination of extortion, or property damage risks.

Work Place Violence

In today’s work environment, that of terminations, work force reductions, and labor disputes can lead to potential threats and is becoming a major concern of the executive and business professional. Your personal protection, that of your family, employees and your assets is achieved by recognizing the need for professional assistance in order to avert the potential threat of violence in the office or at home.

Securatex law enforcement trained professionals are ready to respond and implement a protection program specifically designed to fit your requirements, whether personal or professional.

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Background Investigations

Working with the right companies and employing the right candidate for your company in order to control costs and improve efficiency is a major focus for today’s business managers. Resume inflation is rampant and gathering factual and objective information, adds value to your business and is available to every business organization today that strives to maintain an honest, efficient, productive and qualified work force.

Individual

Pre employment screening and background checks are a cost effective measure that will provide insight and help to determine a candidates reliability and right fit for the position to be filled in your organization. While giving you the decided edge in reducing the risk of hiring litigious employees, workers’ compensation liability claims, and the risk of theft and sabotage, pre employment screening is essential in avoidance of "negligent hiring" claims.

Companies

Gathering information on individuals or a company you are considering as a business partner is equally important to bottom line profits and organizational success. Obtaining background information that is otherwise not readily available can be invaluable in improving your position in the selection and negotiation process.

Types of Background Checks
Various types of background checks can be selected and customized based on your organizational requirements the scope, depth and specific areas of inquiry may vary regarding pre-employment screenings and should be geared towards the open position.

Entry Level Positions

Entry level positions may require a less in depth screening, such of the applicant which verifies; social security number, past employment record, civil and criminal court records, driving records, and credit reports.

High Level Positions

Candidates who are selected for high level positions within an organization must prove to be individuals of the highest integrity and reliability. Discretion in the selection of a high level employee who has access to company assets and vital company information is essential and may require a more in depth review of professional credentials, education and business affiliations.

Exercising due diligence prior to making an offer of employment can improve the organizations personnel selection, training and employee retention by providing specific facts essential to your decision making process.

Background Investigations have become a standard business practice and have reduced significantly the costs involved concerning the selection and hiring process. Today’s business organizations view background checks as a crucial measure of employing ethical and successful hiring practices.

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Strike Coverage

Even when there is a remote chance of a strike employees and management should be prepared well in advance for such an occurrence. Proper preparation, discussion and planning can diffuse the potential threat of violence and disruption of your business.

We recommend prior to a labor-management dispute that officers be present on site to deter potential violence and protect authorized persons on the premises. Securatex will assign a strike coordinator as a liaison between your business and law enforcement authorities.

Our main objective is to reduce your exposure to risk of property and personnel. Assigned officers will report unauthorized activity, intrusion, theft, vandalism, fire or trespass and provide detailed incident reports videotape of illegal activity. This film documentation can be used in supporting criminal charges, obtaining injunctive relief, and defending against unfair labor practice complaints.

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Undercover Assignments

Pilferage and internal theft cost business billions of dollars each year. Sexual harassment claims, drug and alcohol abuse, dishonesty, embezzlement, bribery, sabotage, and conflicts of interest are issues that impact the work place. As well as the bottom line.

Investigative operatives can uncover these issues as well as other unacceptable behaviors that impede productivity. Defining the problem, selecting the right candidate for undercover surveillance with the background and skills necessary, and undergoing comprehensive training before assignment, is the key to a successful covert operation.

Detailed and timely reports enable you to make informed decisions, and consultants are available to refine your current security program to reduce future abuse.

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Claims Investigations & Surveillance

We specialize in a variety of claims investigations which are conducted to verify the validity of a claim and an effective way to minimize risk and protect company assets. Detailed, accurate and timely reports can include: Activity checks, Claimant and witness interviews, Skip tracing, Records searches, and Surveillance Photographs and video tapes which provide admissible evidence in a variety of judicial administrative hearings.

Fire Cause & Origin

Revenge. Financial Profit. Vandalism. Crime Concealment. Fires start every 16 seconds in the United States and rapid response to determine the cause and origin are conducted by I.A.A.I. certified fire investigators with years of experience backed by law enforcement and fire fighting expertise in fraud, and subrogation investigations. Detailed fire scene documentation and expert witness testimony.

All evidence can be made available and obtained is submitted for review by experienced engineers/chemists. Our professional team is affiliated with the College Fire Service Instructors Association, Illinois Committee for Arson Prevention, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Illinois Fire Officers Association, Internal Association of Arson Investigators, National Association of Fire Investigators, and the National Fire Protection Association.

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Personal Injury Claims

We have specialized techniques and experience to investigate effectively any type of claim. Our services include video and still surveillance and accident reconstruction, followed by surveillance documentation and timely and accurately prepared reports.

Investigations of private civil matters involving existing contingent claims, monitor injury status for insurance purposes, locate and interview witnesses, and acquire testimony and evidence in support or opposition to civil matters.

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Workers’ Compensation Surveillance

Filing of false workers’ compensation claims ranks second as the most common economic crime in America. Our investigators have vast experienced in working with Third party administrators, Insurance companies, and employers to reduce the rising costs of fraudulent claims by conducting activity checks, obtaining positive identification of claimant during surveillance regarding post accident activities, which can effect eligibility and restrictions adherence regarding their claim. Professional video tapes accompany investigative reports.

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Internal Theft Investigations

Significant property and assets can be lost to embezzlement through the stroke of a pen or a key. Fraud and related business abuses have cost more than 400 billion in the United States alone. Financial crimes differ from other forms of investigative activity and require highly specialized personnel to conduct a thorough investigation.

Securatex has trained investigators, including accountants and CPA’s, who can mobilize to conduct investigations concerning accounts receivables, fraud, kickbacks, ghost payrolling, inventory theft and other embezzlement schemes. Requiring substantial knowledge of financial statements, books of account, auditing, financial statement preparation, courtroom experience and the skill to present findings in a clear and understandable way in order to detect "white collar" crime.

Targeting theft and misappropriation of company assets using under cover operatives coupled with investigators and examiners who provide detailed reports, timely follow-up and admissible evidence is an effective way of ferreting out "white collar" crime.

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