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Private Investigator Kitchener-Waterloo
Your Full Service Private Investigation Agency Serving Kitchener-Waterloo.
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We are Fully Licensed, Insured & Bonded. 100% Confidentiality Guaranteed
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Specializing in Personal, Family & Corporate Investigations in Kitchener-Waterloo
KITCHENER-WATERLOO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR & SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
With the tri-city area being the fourth largest metropolitan area in Ontario, there is often a need for the services of professional private investigators. Questions of a cheating spouse, a dishonest partner or dishonest employees are areas our Private Investigation team can support with.BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION
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CHEATING SPOUSE | DIVORCE & SEPARATION | FAMILY INVESTIGATIONS
Do you live in Kitchener / Waterloo or the surrounding areas? Are you wondering if your spouse or partner is being faithful? We can help with that!
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CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS | FRAUD | WSIB | INVESTMENT SCAMS
Haywood | Hunt & Associates Inc. has a specialized Investigation Division that supports corporations and businesses of all sizes with such things as Employee Theft Investigation, Merger & Acquisition Due-Diligence, Employee Screening, Fraud Investigations, as well as Undercover Assignments.
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OUR PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
DIVORCE & FAMILY
Whether it is a Cheating Spouse or Child Custody concerns our Toronto private investigators have the experience, education, and Investigative | Surveillance skills that is needed to provide you and your family with clarity and answers when you need it most. At Haywood | Hunt | Associates integrity matters.
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BUSINESS & CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team includes the former head of the RCMP Commercial Crime Section, the former Head of the RCMP Stock Market Fraud Section as well as the former Senior Investigator in charge of the International Investigative Desk at one of Canada’s Major Financial Institutions.
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WORKPLACE & WSIB INVESTIGATONS
Our WSIB Workplace Investigative Team is comprised of highly skilled Investigators with several decades of Surveillance & Investigative experience in both the public & private sectors. Our Team includes both Retired Federal & Municipal Law Enforcement & Senior Level Corporate Investigators.
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ONLINE DATING INVESTIGATIONS
Our Cyber Investigations Team is led by a court recognized expert on Internet and Social Media Investigations. A 28 year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department with 12 of those years being spent in the Technological Crimes Unit. We are your Online Dating Investigations Experts.
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SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
Our Surveillance Services Division (SSD) is comprised with some of the countries best and experienced surveillance investigators. Our professional team of experts include retired Law Enforcement Detectives with vast specialized unit experience, which in turn provides proficiency and investigative surveillance results.
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SKIP TRACING &
LOCATES
We have a full division of highly experienced Skip Tracers who’s primary function is to attend to this specialized investigative service. This division of our company is an in-house team and not subcontracted out, making all information sound and professionally handled.
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Criminal Investigations | Civil Investigations | Corporate Investigations | Workplace Investigations | Insurance Investigations | Cheating Spouse Investigations | OSINT Investigations | Online Dating Investigations | Online Investment Scam Investigations | Surveillance Services | Risk Management | Undercover Investigations | Missing Persons | Cold Case Review | Consulting Services
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In order to hire a Private Investigator you need to ensure they are representing or attached to a Licensed Private Investigation Agency and not just have a Private Investigator licence. Any reputable Private investigator will have the knowledge to carry out many types of investigative undertakings. Surveillance is one of the most requested services in our industry many Private Investigation Agencies offer this service , but only a handful really have the experience and know-how to execute properly and effectively. A reputable Private Investigator will always have a solid investigative work history. Being Licensed is one thing, but knowing how to attend to most investigation is a craft and can have huge legal recourse if not handled accordingly. Make sure who ever you hire can back up their resume. Just because someone is a licensed investigator does not mean they know how to investigate.
NOTE: A google review is a great indicator, but make sure you always look a little deeper and at times read between the lines on some of these. A knowledgeable and respected Private Investigator will know how to shepherd any investigation accordingly in search of providing their clients clarity to unknown answers or a conclusion to any quandary they may be experiencing. Do your homework before you engage any Private Investigator – Investigation Agency as there are good ones, great ones and the ones you should be running the other way from.
As the saying goes “cheaper is not always better”, and that statement holds true within the Investigative industry. As you probably have noticed, there are a lot of Private Investigation Agencies within Kitchener / Waterloo and throughout the GTA and Province of Ontario. When it comes to cost, it varies greatly.
The main question is “what are you paying for?” Is it Surveillance Services, Corporate Fraud Investigation, locating a person or persons, undercover operations? Whatever the service request, it is imperative that you make sure you hire a reputable agency and not just the cheapest entity out there. In this industry, when you pay a cheap fee for anything it is usually because corners have been cut or that they are inexperienced and not as qualified as they put themselves out to be.
For example, conducting a Fraud Investigation is not as simple as some may think. It is important to note that there are a handful of Private Investigation Agencies offering this type of service that do not possess the necessary skill set, qualifications or experience to do so. The same plays out for Surveillance Services, simply following someone does not make you a qualified or skilled Surveillance Investigator. There is a lot more that goes in to a Surveillance Investigation.
Do your homework on who you are thinking about hiring. Ask them their backgrounds, meet with them at one of their offices, ask to see their license to get a good feel of their professionalism and go from there. At Haywood Hunt and Associates we pride ourselves on being subject matter experts within certain areas and employ some of the nations most reputable and qualified Investigators. All of our Investigative rates and packages are very competitive and within industry standards.
To work as a Private Investigator in Ontario and throughout Canada, you must have a valid licence and be attached to a valid licensed agency to work as a Private Investigator. Ask who ever you hire to present you with the appropriate Identification and also ensure they are representing a Licensed Agency. Attend the office and the licence should be visible for your review and inspection.
Yes. A private investigator can legally follow someone within the normal confines of the law. A skilled and properly trained private investigator will know where to draw the line and where not to tread. Make sure you hire a qualified expert and not someone posing as one. Our team of surveillance investigators are experts with several decades of surveillance experience both in the public and private sectors.
The key word is legal. If you hire a qualified team of knowledgable, professional investigators like those employed with our agency you should never encounter anything that would be deemed as illegal or unethical.
Because of privacy restrictions in place that protects those who are living in or visiting Canada, it is not legal for private investigators to seek out or obtain cell phone records. Haywood Hunt & Associates, Inc. complies to all rules set by the Canadian government and respects every individual’s right to privacy. What we can do is to use other legal methods to obtain information that can be useful for the case. These methods may involve surveillance services or fraud investigations.
At times, Private Investigators may be called upon to present evidence obtained throughout the course of their investigation. It is imperative they keep detailed notes and utilize legal and ethical methods to obtain any and all evidence. Our team of investigators have presented evidence many times throughout their decorated careers; you are in good hands with us.
All Private investigators must work within the legal perimeters of our Canadian Privacy Laws such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act “PIPEDA”. This act governs the use, collection, and disclosure of client data. Private investigators that are working for a reputable Private Investigation Agency will be professional, discreet, and respectful of this act as well as other rights of private individuals. Be very cautious who you hire and always ensure that they are reputable and are safeguarding your information and any and all information obtained through out the coarse of the investigation accordingly.
Any ethical and professional Private Investigation Agency you hire is not at liberty to share any of your information to anyone without your full consent. However, there are at times, very rare circumstances that can arise in which a court order can request that the investigation agency forward investigation details. Make sure you obtain as much clarity of certain possibilities like this one.
Even though there is no law against purchasing a GPS device or for owning a GPS device, it is important to note that there are a number of very serious laws regarding the utilization of them. If a GPS device is used inappropriately, or if you cannot prove that it was not used inappropriately, it is very possible that you may be subject to the same laws, fines, and penalties as any common criminal. We do not ever rent out our GPS devices to the general public as you can simply purchase your own for a very reasonable cost and save some money. We also only utilize them under lawful circumstances and on very select investigation files.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General regulates Ontario’s Private Security Industry, which includes all Private Investigators and Agencies, all Security Guards and registry employees that directly employ in-house security staff. Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. is a fully licensed Ontario Private Investigation Agency through the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM OUR BLOG
The Power of Open Source Intelligence Explained
The presence of easily accessible public records is one of the most crucial tools for private investigators in the digital era. While the information available to the public hasn’t significantly changed, the process of obtaining it has undergone a remarkable transformation. In our latest blog post we explain the power of open source intelligence and public records.
4 of the Top Scams in Canada Right Now and How to Avoid Them
The rise of the internet and technology has not only made our daily activities more convenient but has also opened up opportunities for scammers. Fraudsters are always coming up with new ways to trick their targets, and sadly, they are often successful. A recent study by CPA Canada’s annual fraud survey revealed that 46% of respondents had fallen victim to financial fraud at some point in their lives. This blog post outlines some of the scams that are currently taking the greatest financial toll on Canadians and offers advice on how to protect yourself.
Simple Ways to Use Technology to Catch a Cheating Partner
Cheating has always been an issue for some relationships, however, research shows it is becoming more rampant with access to technology. Thankfully, more technologies are being developed that can be used for monitoring or finding out if a spouse is engaging in something he or she shouldn’t be engaged in. Our team of private investigators at Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. have shared some smart ways that you can use technology to catch a cheating spouse.
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