Private Investigations (Pi)

Business investigations

At CourtWatch in Saline and Pettis counties, Missouri, we can help your business investigate; internal theft fraud, policy violations, and workplace misconduct. Confidentiality is our top priority to protect your business reputation.

Investigations we handle

  • Internal Theft: cash, merchandise, or sensitive information.

  • Fraud: Workplace fraud includes payroll fraud (altering time records), expense reimbursement fraud (exaggerated claims), procurement fraud (benefiting a vendor), asset misappropriation (theft or misuse of resources), and invoice fraud (fake invoices). Recognizing these fraud types is essential for prevention and operational integrity.

  • Misconduct: policy violations, unprofessional behavior

  • Workplace Misconduct: inappropriate behavior, substance use, sexual harassment.

How we handle investigations

We understand the importance of confidentially and professionalism in these investigations. Every Step is carried out discreetly, keeping the investigation confidential to protect your business’s reputation and avoid disrupting your workplace.

Potential outcomes of investigations

  • Evidence Collections: We gather credible evidence to support internal actions or legal proceedings, such as surveillance footage, documents, or witness statements.

  • Comprehensive Report: Thorough reports organized summary of what we uncovered, and they are written in a format suitable for presentations to legal counsel or Human Resources as needed.

  • Recommendations for Further Action: Offering next steps, including advice on security upgrades, policy changes, or legal action.

FAQ

  • Private investigation is about collecting information. We collect evidence using surveillance and other tools at our disposal.

    Information we gathered is provided to you with recommendations on what to do next.

  • With Private Investigation we work for you. Unlike law enforcement who have many responsibilities we can focus on your case.

    Private investigation can help prevent future losses or stop loss in a businesses where law enforcement will investigate after the crime has been committed.

  • Yes, private investigators are legal in Missouri.

    We are required to have a license to operate in the State of Missouri.

See how courtwatch can help you

A private investigator from CourtWatch can help your business find losses and help prevent them in the future. Contact us today to see how CourtWatch in Saline and Pettis counties in Missouri can help you.