Field Investigation & Surveillance Services
Provided by Scope Investigations
Licensed | Bonded | Insured — Serving Arizona & Colorado
🧭 Service Overview
Field Investigations and Surveillance are essential tools used to gather credible, court-admissible evidence in both civil and criminal matters. Scope Investigations delivers these services with precision, discretion, and full compliance with legal standards. Each investigation is tailored to meet the specific goals of attorneys, insurers, corporations, and private clients.
🧱 Service Structure
1. Case Intake & Strategic Planning
| Component |
Details |
| Client Consultation |
Comprehensive intake to understand objectives, case background, and concerns |
| Scope of Work |
Defined schedule, budget, target profile, and desired outcomes |
| Risk Assessment |
Evaluation of location, subject behavior, and surveillance environment |
| Custom Plan Development |
Strategy outlining hours, approach, equipment, and investigator assignment |
2. Surveillance Execution
| Method |
Description |
| Mobile Surveillance |
Covert observation by vehicle using trained pursuit techniques |
| Static Surveillance |
Observation from fixed vantage points with minimal visibility |
| Foot Surveillance |
On-foot tracking in public spaces such as shopping centers or parks |
| Behavioral Patterning |
Tracking daily routines, associations, and geographic patterns |
| Operational Flexibility |
Surveillance available during nights, weekends, and holidays |
3. Evidence Documentation
| Evidence Type |
Description |
| Photographs |
Time-stamped, high-resolution images |
| Video Footage |
Clear, stable video captured discreetly |
| Chronological Field Notes |
Detailed logs of observed activities, timeframes, and interactions |
| Location Confirmation |
Verification of residence, employment, or other site-based activity |
| Report Generation |
Complete report compiled for client use or legal proceedings |
🧰 Optional Service Enhancements
- GPS Tracking – Legally compliant vehicle tracking (where permitted)
- Witness Interviews – Collecting first-hand accounts and observations
- Undercover Assignments – Deployment of disguised personnel to gather information
- Social Media Reconnaissance – Monitoring online behavior and digital footprints
- Background Integration – Combining physical surveillance with comprehensive research
- Courtroom Testimony – Licensed investigators available for sworn testimony
📊 Service Comparison
| Feature |
Field Investigation |
Remote Investigation |
| In-Person Observation |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
| Video/Photo Evidence |
✅ Yes |
⚠️ Limited |
| Legal Testimony-Ready |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
| Real-Time Intelligence |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
| Subject Interaction |
✅ Yes (when appropriate) |
❌ No |
| Cost Efficiency |
⚠️ Moderate |
✅ High |
📚 Legal & Ethical Compliance
- ✔ All investigations comply with state and federal laws
- ✔ Investigators are trained in legal standards and courtroom admissibility
- ✔ Evidence is collected ethically and securely stored
- ✔ Strict confidentiality practices protect all client information
👥 Who We Serve
| Client Type |
Common Use Cases |
| Law Firms |
Custody disputes, infidelity, alibi verification |
| Insurance Providers |
Injury verification, claimant activity checks |
| Employers & Businesses |
Internal misconduct, fraud, employee policy violations |
| Private Individuals |
Domestic matters, elder welfare, missing persons, custody disputes, infidelity |
