Investigator's desk overlooking a Florida skyline at dusk

Florida · Confidential · Discreet

When you need answers, judgment matters.

Private investigations, background checks and security consulting led by a former Police Captain with 23 years of law-enforcement leadership.

Complimentary 15-minute initial consultation

23
Years in law enforcement
Captain
Command-level leadership
M.S.
Emergency Management
FL
South & Central Florida

What we do

Investigations and security, handled with integrity.

Private & Corporate Investigations

Fraud, misconduct, workplace and internal matters handled discreetly, lawfully and with court-ready documentation.

Security Risk & Vulnerability Assessments

Command-level review of your property, campus or organization — with clear, actionable recommendations.

Background Checks & Due Diligence

Verified identity, civil, criminal (where authorized), license and business research for informed decisions.

Investigative Services

  • Private & civil investigations
  • Missing-person investigations
  • Workplace & internal investigations
  • Fraud & misconduct
  • Surveillance & investigative intelligence
  • Witness interviews & statements
  • Attorney & litigation support
  • Evidence review & case analysis
  • Skip tracing & locates

Security Consulting

  • CPTED assessments
  • Workplace security assessments
  • HOA & condominium security
  • School & campus security consulting
  • Threat assessments & planning
  • Special-event security planning
  • Emergency preparedness planning
  • Security policy development
  • Safety & security training

Trusted support for

Attorneys & law firms
Businesses & corporations
Individuals & families
HOAs & property managers
Schools & campuses
Insurance companies

Meet the founder

Howard Howell

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Portrait of Howard Howell, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
“Efficient in Service. Honest, Confidential & Discreet.”
Officer of the Year
Chief's Award
Vice President Award
First Larry Ervin Community Relationship Award

Howard Howell is a retired Florida law-enforcement executive, licensed professional investigator, and security consultant with more than 23 years of experience in criminal investigations, public safety administration, and security management.

At Florida Atlantic University he rose to Police Captain, overseeing operations for the Northern Campuses — including the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute — and served as Acting Chief of Police when assigned, District Threat Management Coordinator, and Special Events Commander.

His background includes service with the Palm Beach County School District Police, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and private investigative work supporting criminal defense, civil litigation, insurance fraud and missing-person matters.

He holds an M.S. in Emergency Management Planning & Administration and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Lynn University, and is a graduate of the FDLE Senior Leadership Program and the Southern Police Institute Command Officer's Development Course.

Prior public service does not imply government endorsement of the company.

How it works

A clear, discreet process.

01

Confidential consultation

A complimentary 15-minute call to understand your concern and whether we can help.

02

Scope & authorization

We verify purpose, consent and legal requirements, then provide a clear quote.

03

Lawful investigation

Evidence-based work using professional methods and authorized resources.

04

Documented findings

Objective reports and actionable recommendations, delivered securely.

Transparent rates

Starting prices.

Proposed starting rates; final quote depends on scope. Third-party database fees may apply.

$125/hr
Case consultation & review
$150/hr
Security advisory

Investigation retainers from $1,000 (complex/multi-day from $2,500), credited toward work performed. Surveillance, missing-person, fraud, corporate and litigation work are custom quoted.

Locates / Skip Tracingfrom$250
Background / Due Diligencefrom$350
Basic Site Walkthroughfrom$500
Small-Property CPTED Assessmentfrom$900
Comprehensive Security Assessmentfrom$1,750

Questions

Frequently asked.

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561-719-2094
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM · after-hours by appointment
Serving South & Central Florida

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