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Private Investigator in Sacramento, CA

Global Protection & Investigations is a licensed private investigation agency in Sacramento (California PI 188419). Our investigators handle surveillance, background and due diligence checks, and workplace and fraud investigations for businesses and individuals, with confidential intake and a written report of what we find.

Get a free quoteCall (916) 588-3359
  • 24/7 coverage
  • PPO# 120206
  • PI# 188419
What we investigate

Private investigation services

Tell us what you need to know and why. We agree on the scope with you before any work starts, then work quietly until we have answers you can act on.

Surveillance

Discreet observation to document what a person does and where they go, with timestamped notes and photos or video where the law allows. Often used for insurance and workers' compensation claims, family and custody matters, and personal concerns.

Background and due diligence checks

Research on a business partner, vendor, tenant or other party before you sign, lease or invest: identity, history, court records, liens, judgments and other public records, from lawful sources.

Workplace investigations

Employee theft, misconduct complaints and policy violations, investigated quietly with interviews and evidence documented for your management, HR team or attorney.

Fraud investigations

Suspected fraud against your business, such as internal theft, false claims or vendor fraud, documented step by step so you can decide what to do next.

How we work

What you can expect

Every case is different, but the way we handle it is not:

  • Confidential from the first call. Only you and the people you authorize hear about the case. Use the form below for the basics and save the details for the call.

  • A clear scope and estimate. Before any work starts we agree on what we are looking for, how we will look, and a written estimate.

  • Licensed and lawful. Our investigators work under California PI 188419 and within California law. Evidence gathered the wrong way is worse than none.

  • A written report. You receive a written report of what we found, with the timestamped notes, photos and records that support it.

  • Security when it is needed. If an investigation shows a real threat, GPI can also put guards, patrol or a protection agent in place, from the same company.

Talk to an investigator

Call (916) 588-3359, answered 24/7, or send the confidential request below. Tell us in general terms what you need investigated and the best time to reach you.

  • Surveillance
  • Background and due diligence
  • Workplace and fraud cases
Getting started

How a case starts

  1. 01

    Call or send the form

    Give us a short, general description and how to reach you. No sensitive details are needed yet.

  2. 02

    Confidential consultation

    An investigator calls you, asks the right questions and tells you honestly what an investigation can and cannot find.

  3. 03

    Scope and estimate

    We put the plan and the estimate in writing. Work starts when you approve it.

  4. 04

    Investigation and report

    We do the work, keep you updated, and deliver a written report of the findings.

Investigations and security from one licensed company

Most private investigators only investigate. GPI is also a private security company, so when a case turns up a threat to a person, a workplace or a property, the same team can help protect it.

Worried about someone's safety? See executive protection and bodyguards. Theft or trespass at a site? See armed security guards, mobile security patrol or camera monitoring.

Questions

Common questions

Is GPI a licensed private investigator in California?

Yes. GPI holds California Private Investigator license PI 188419, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), along with Private Patrol Operator license PPO 120206. You can look up both on the California Department of Consumer Affairs license search.

How much does a private investigator cost in Sacramento?

It depends on the type of case, the hours of surveillance or research it needs and any travel. After a short confidential call we send you a written estimate before any work starts. We do not publish prices.

Is my case kept confidential?

Yes. Your inquiry, the case and the report are shared only with you and the people you authorize, unless the law requires otherwise.

What can a private investigator not do in California?

Investigators must follow the law like everyone else. In California a private investigator cannot put a tracking device on another person's vehicle without the owner's consent, record a confidential conversation without everyone's consent, break into accounts, or pose as someone else to get phone or bank records. Everything we bring you is gathered lawfully.

What areas do you cover?

Sacramento and nearby cities, including Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Davis and West Sacramento. Ask us about cases outside the area.

Request a Confidential Consultation

Tell us in general terms what you need investigated and how to reach you. Keep sensitive details for the call.

Quotes and questions, 24/7(916) 588-3359

Confidential Request

Investigation requests are handled with strict confidentiality. Keep sensitive details for the call with an investigator.

Your information is confidential. We'll respond within 24 hours. • PPO# 120206

Licensed in California. PI 188419, PPO 120206. Sacramento, CA

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