Investigation Services
Corporate Surveillance in New York City
Workplace surveillance, employee investigations, and corporate counter surveillance for New York companies.
When a company suspects internal theft, fraud, or a security breach, the response has to be quiet. Corporate surveillance is what we do when an internal investigation isn't enough. When you need licensed external investigators documenting employee behavior, vendor conduct, or competitive threats without anyone inside the building knowing.
Corporate investigation use cases
Our corporate clients call us for employee misconduct documentation, theft and inventory shrinkage investigations, workers' compensation fraud surveillance, time card and remote work verification, vendor and contractor due diligence, and pre litigation surveillance for employment cases. The clients range from small Manhattan businesses dealing with a single problem employee to multi state corporate engagements coordinated through general counsel.
Surveillance that doesn't disrupt operations
The point of bringing in an outside investigator is that the work doesn't touch your internal team. We coordinate directly with whoever has authority. Typically general counsel, the CFO, or a board member, and run the investigation without disrupting the rest of the company. By the time we deliver findings, the work is done and nobody else knew it was happening.
Corporate counter surveillance
Companies dealing with potential industrial espionage, executive stalking, or activist surveillance use our TSCM (technical surveillance counter measures) services in coordination with corporate surveillance work. Bug sweeps, secure conference room verification, and ongoing counter surveillance for sensitive deal periods. See our dedicated TSCM page for that work.
Working with corporate counsel
Most of our corporate engagements come through outside counsel or general counsel, and our reports are written to be useful in litigation, employment proceedings, or insurance claims. Chain of custody, surveillance logs, photo and video documentation, and an investigator available to testify.
Official sources you can check yourself
We would rather you check this than take our word for it. These are the primary sources behind the guidance on this page.
- 18 U.S.C. 1832, Theft of trade secrets. The federal statute behind most corporate espionage prosecutions.
- Penal Law 250.05, Eavesdropping. Wiretapping and intercepting communications is a class E felony in New York. This is the line no licensed investigator crosses.
- New York Department of State license search. Look up any New York investigator by name or license number. Ours is #11000169770.
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How we protect your business
- ✓Catch internal theft and time fraud on the clock
- ✓Run discreet employee misconduct investigations as your private investigator
- ✓Document workers’ comp fraud with clear video
- ✓Vet partners and vendors before you sign
- ✓Deploy last minute surveillance when a problem cannot wait
- ✓Trust a seasoned private detective with your company’s matter
Cost & What You Get
What corporate surveillance costs in New York
Corporate matters are usually set up as a retainer billed against hourly investigative work, because they tend to involve multiple subjects, longer timelines, and regular reporting to counsel or leadership.
The main things that move the fee:
- the number of subjects and locations
- how long the operation needs to run
- team size and whether work spans multiple shifts
- reporting cadence and the level of documentation you need
- coordination with your attorneys or HR
Corporate surveillance bills at the same hourly rates as any other watch, $240 for one investigator and $280 for two, with a five hour daily minimum and a $100 daily vehicle charge. A single subject day is $1,300 or $1,500, and multi week operations scale from there against the retainer. Every case is quoted individually. The initial consultation with David is free and confidential, and you’ll get a written estimate before any work begins, with no obligation.
What you receive
- regular investigator updates through the engagement
- documented, date stamped evidence
- a final report suitable for counsel or the board
- secure handling of sensitive material
- testimony if the matter is litigated
Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate Surveillance. Your questions answered
Straight answers to what clients ask most. If yours isn't here, call David directly for a free, confidential consultation.
What corporate investigations do you handle?
Internal theft and shrinkage, employee misconduct, suspected fraud, due diligence on partners or acquisitions, intellectual property leaks, and workers' compensation or disability fraud. We work for businesses, in house counsel, and outside law firms across New York.
Will an investigation stay confidential within my company?
Yes. Corporate work is handled with strict need to know discretion. We coordinate only with the people you designate, deliver documented findings you can act on, and structure the work so that an investigation does not tip off the subject or disrupt operations.
Can findings be used in court or in an HR action?
Yes. Evidence is gathered lawfully and documented to evidentiary standards, so it supports termination decisions, civil claims, and criminal referrals. We can give written reports and, where appropriate, testify to what was observed.
Do you investigate workers' compensation fraud?
Yes. Surveillance of a claimant's actual physical activity is one of the most effective ways to expose exaggerated or fraudulent injury claims. We document the claimant's real capabilities lawfully and give footage and reports your carrier or counsel can use.
How do you protect against corporate espionage?
Through a combination of TSCM bug sweeps of offices and boardrooms, background screening of vendors and key hires, and surveillance where IP theft is suspected. We can assess your exposure and build a plan around the specific risk you are facing.
How much does corporate surveillance cost in New York?
Corporate surveillance is typically structured as a retainer billed against hourly work at $240 an hour for one investigator or $280 for two, with a five hour daily minimum and a $100 daily vehicle charge. A single subject day is $1,300 or $1,500, and multi week operations scale from there based on subjects, locations, and team size. We scope and quote each engagement after a free, confidential consultation.
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From the field: Protecting your business from internal threats · Real cases of corporate espionage · Surveillance for IP theft investigations.
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Residents across the five boroughs
3.2M
Households citywide
$76,600
Median household income
38
Median age (years)
41%
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
68%
Live in renter occupied homes
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