Covert surveillance is deployed to obtain the evidence and intelligence that cannot be obtained using less intrusive means. This tactic can uncover evidence that online tools cannot and can corroborate other intelligence streams. The evidence obtained can be irrefutable. As the saying goes ‘a picture paints a thousand words’. Our Government trained operators are experienced at getting the best evidence to support your investigation.

In short the answer is yes but with many provisos. It has to be proportionate to the aims it seeks to achieve; it must be undertaken with due consideration to privacy laws, as well as harassment, stalking, trespass and criminal damage legislation. Our deployments are always entirely lawful and we provide advice around this.

Private investigators in the UK are currently unlicensed and are not considered ‘Public Bodies’ for the purpose of authorisation. However, at Soteria, all our deployments are independently assessed and authorised by an experienced Authorising Officer based on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

A minimum of two persons up to a team of 8 people, depending on the risk and requirements of the task, will be deployed. They will covertly monitor, record and evidence all activity undertaken by the subject(s) of the operation. The operatives will use cars, motorbikes, public transport and airlines to maintain control and can deploy to static locations including rural areas. A full report is provided to the client at the conclusion of the operation.

We cannot reply for other service providers but all of our product obtained can be used in a court of law. Our legally and ethically compliant service ensures the best evidence and intelligence is obtained.

We are members of the Association of Corporate Investigators, the Gold Standard for private investigators. We are also members of the International Association of Behaviour Detection & Analysis. We are fully insured with Hiscox, as specialist insurer and are registered with Companies House and the Information Commissioners Office.

Anywhere, as long as it is legal to do so. We have operated across the UK and Europe but can, with due consideration, deploy  to any location to achieve your aims.