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Private investigations
Private Investigations

Licensed Private
Investigation Services.

Discreet, professional investigation services for legal, corporate, and personal matters across Virginia. Our DCJS-licensed investigators deliver actionable intelligence through surveillance, background research, and evidence gathering.

Why Hire a Licensed PI

When You Need Answers

There are situations where the truth matters more than anything else — when legal proceedings depend on verified evidence, when a business deal requires due diligence, or when personal circumstances demand clarity. A licensed private investigator provides the expertise and legal framework to obtain information that stands up in court.

Virginia law requires private investigators to hold a DCJS registration. Operating without proper licensing is a criminal offense. When you hire Charm Security's investigation division, you are working with fully credentialed professionals who understand both the legal boundaries and the investigative techniques necessary to deliver results.

Every investigation begins with a confidential consultation. We assess the scope of the matter, discuss realistic expectations, and provide transparent pricing. Our investigators maintain strict confidentiality protocols and deliver documented findings in formats suitable for legal proceedings, corporate decision-making, or personal records.

Investigation Capabilities

Covert and overt surveillance operations with photographic and video documentation

Comprehensive background investigations including criminal records, employment verification, and financial history

Skip tracing and locate services to find individuals for legal service, collections, or reconnection

Evidence gathering and documentation suitable for court proceedings and legal filings

Corporate due diligence investigations for mergers, acquisitions, and vendor verification

Insurance fraud investigations with documented evidence and expert testimony availability

Investigation Types

Areas of Expertise

Legal Support

Attorney-requested investigations for civil and criminal cases. Witness location, statement gathering, evidence preservation, and courtroom-ready documentation that meets Virginia evidentiary standards.

Corporate Investigations

Internal theft investigations, employee misconduct inquiries, non-compete violation monitoring, intellectual property protection, and pre-employment screening for sensitive positions.

Insurance Fraud

Surveillance and documentation of fraudulent insurance claims. We work with insurance carriers and attorneys to provide evidence of exaggerated or fabricated claims for workers' comp, disability, and liability cases.

Background Checks

Comprehensive background investigations for pre-employment, tenant screening, domestic matters, and due diligence. Criminal records, court filings, social media analysis, and reference verification.

Skip Tracing & Locate

Finding individuals who have relocated or are deliberately avoiding contact. Used for legal service of process, debt recovery, missing persons inquiries, and reconnecting family members.

Surveillance Operations

Covert physical and electronic surveillance conducted within legal parameters. Time-stamped video, photographic evidence, and detailed activity logs for domestic, corporate, and legal matters.

Our Process

How Investigations Work

01

Confidential Intake

Contact us to discuss your situation in complete confidence. We assess the scope, legal parameters, and expected timeline.

02

Investigation Plan

We develop a strategy using appropriate techniques — surveillance, records research, interviews, or digital analysis.

03

Active Investigation

Our licensed investigators execute the plan, maintaining strict legal compliance and regular progress updates to you.

04

Documented Findings

You receive a comprehensive report with all evidence, documentation, and findings organized for your intended use.

Need Answers? Start Here.

All consultations are completely confidential. Contact Charm Security to discuss your investigation needs with a licensed professional. No obligation, no judgment — just solutions.

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