Professional Surveillance Investigations

California and Nationwide Insurance Defense & Insurance Fraud Surveillance Specialists

 
SLI – Surveillance Locates Investigations, Inc. (SLI) provides court-ready surveillance and sub rosa Private Investigations for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, government entities, defense attorneys, businesses and risk managers throughout California and across the United States.

 

With decades of experience, SLI was built with surveillance investigations being its core discipline. Our firm has earned a reputation for lawful, discreet, and results-driven surveillance designed specifically for insurance defense and insurance fraud litigation. 

Surveillance Investigations You Can Rely On

Surveillance is not just about recording video—it is about strategy, documentation, continuity, and evidentiary integrity. At SLI, surveillance operations are conducted by licensed Private Investigators with decades of real-world experience, many of whom have spent their entire careers performing  nothing but insurance defense & risk management surveillance investigations.

We understand what insurers and attorneys need:

• Clear, Usable video

• Accurate Reporting

• Consistent Daily Communication

• Preservation of Original Video For Later Use In Court

• Defensible Methodology Suitable For Litigation
  

Our surveillance operations are conducted in full compliance with all laws and regulations, as well as best practices required by insurers, SIUs, and defense counsel nationwide.

Comprehensive Surveillance Services

SLI provides professional surveillance and subrosa investigations for matters including, but not limited to:

• Workers’ Compensation Claims

• Personal Injury and Liability Claims

• Disability and Long-Term Disability Investigations

• Insurance Fraud and SIU Investigations 

• Catastrophic Injury and High-Exposure Claims

• Activity Checks and Lifestyle Surveillance 

Every surveillance assignment is strategically planned, legally compliant, and tailored to the objectives and needs of the client and the specific facts of the claim.

Advanced Surveillance Technology & Case Management Systems

SLI and our surveillance investigators use state-of-the-art surveillance  technology to obtain high-quality, court-ready video and photographic evidence. Our Private Investigators are trained to adapt to changing environments and the subjects’ behavior while maintaining discretion and continuity.

Secure Client Case Management System

Our case management system allows authorized clients to:

• View and share secure streaming surveillance video 24 hours a day

• Access daily written updates

• Review detailed photo-embedded reports

• Download processed video quickly for review and evaluation

• Indefinite storage of all video and reports

• The ability to easily assign a new surveillance assignment

Raw & Unedited Video Preservation

In addition to the final video, SLI securely stores all original raw, unedited surveillance video indefinitely, including associated metadata. This preservation protocol supports evidentiary challenges, discovery requests, and court proceedings where authenticity and chain of custody of evidence are critical.

Daily Updates & Next-Day Video Delivery

Our clients never have to guess what is happening in the field. 

• Daily Surveillance Updates 

• Timely Communication With Adjusters, Attorneys & Risk Managers

• Detailed Reports With Embedded Photographs & Video Links

• Next-Day Video Availability in Most Cases

This level of communication allows claims professionals and counsel to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

FREE Background & Social Media Investigation

Exclusive Value Added Service

With every surveillance assignment of two (2) or more days, SLI provides a FREE comprehensive background and social media report to our clients.

This report may include:

• Identity and Address Verification

• Employment and Occupational Indicators

• Business Records

• Professional Licenses

• Criminal Records Search

• Civil Records Search

• Traffic Records

• Relatives

• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

• Social Media Activity Analysis

• Lifestyle Indicators Relevant To The Claim

• AND MORE!

This additional intelligence often enhances surveillance planning and provides valuable context for claims evaluation and litigation strategy— AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO OUR CLIENTS!

Based In California With Nationwide Coverage

SLI is a California-licensed private investigation firm with a nationwide network of vetted, licensed, and insured investigators who we manage and proudly call partners. Whether your matter requires surveillance in California or elsewhere in the United States, SLI delivers consistent quality, reporting standards, and oversight. 

Clients benefit from:

• Centralized Case Management

• Uniform Reporting Formats

• Single Point of Contact
  

• The Use of Fully Licensed & Insured Private Investigators on Every Case

• Nationwide Reach With Professional Expertise On Every Case

 

Why Insurance Professionals and Attorneys Choose SLI

• Decades of experience in insurance defense investigations

• Surveillance-focused firm founded on subrosa operations

• Experienced and fully licensed Private Investigators

• Advanced video and surveillance technology

• Secure streaming video and case management access

• Indefinite storage of raw and processed video

• Daily updates and next-day video

• Free background & social media report with qualifying assignments

• Trusted by insurers, SIUs, attorneys, and risk managers

Request Surveillance Services

If you are an insurance carrier, claims professional, SIU investigator, defense attorney, or risk manager seeking reliable, defensible surveillance investigations, SLI is prepared to assist.

Contact our office at any time to discuss your surveillance needs and assignment requirements.

(530) 515-8336
info@aslipi.com