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Protecting our business is any owner’s top priority. While fostering talent and innovation, we also face non-compete violation risks in our competitive industry. Nothing threatens success like losing prized talent who drives key initiatives – especially when they take our most sensitive strategies and client insights to rivals. This ’employee poaching’ leaves us vulnerable just as opportunities for growth emerge. To shield investments made cultivating specialized skills and

Political opposition research plays a vital role in democratic societies by providing voters with a comprehensive understanding of candidates and their positions. It serves as a critical tool for evaluating the qualifications, integrity, and policy positions of individuals seeking public office. Ensuring Informed Decision-Making: Political opposition research ensures that voters have access to a wide range of information about candidates. By examining the backgrounds, vot

Surveillance is one of the most commonly requested or required investigative services we provide for our clients. There is nothing quite as powerful as factual evidence of a person’s whereabouts and daily behaviors. Properly conducted surveillances yield incredible results that can make or break a case in court or greatly help with personal or business negotiations. What sets Bearden Investigative Agency apart from many other agencies is our utilization of Team Surveillance

Wes Bearden, Chairman of the Board of Bearden Investigative Agency, was a guest on the PI Perspectives Podcast this week. PI Perspectives is a weekly podcast run by private investigator, Matt Spaier. Joining Wes on this week’s podcast was Alex Urbelis, Mike Lacorte, and Scot Walker. Episode #190 which aired on June 4, 2023, is packed with great content as this panel of guests discussed a very hot topic right now… Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes and how they are affecting

A Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM) sweep is a search by skilled agents to locate electronic eavesdropping, video voyeurism, GPS tracking, and/or data theft devices. Sadly, covert eavesdropping has become far more common than people realize. Assuring your personal privacy, protecting sensitive information, and keeping your intellectual property where it belongs is paramount. When Bearden Investigative Agency provides a professional evaluation of your home or bu

Director of Investigations – Dr. Sonya Melville Dr. Sonya Melville has devoted the past 20 years to caring for the sick or injured, working both in academic medical centers, teaching residents in training, as well as in community ER’s as an Emergency Medicine Physician. Majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, Dr. Melville graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana – Monroe. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State Universi

If you’re a trial lawyer or attorney looking for the most reliable investigative agency to support complex legal cases , then you’ve come to the right place. Attorney-led Bearden Investigative Agency has the personnel, resources and experience you need to handle even the most daunting cases. Our investigative services span beyond just one location, allowing us to conduct investigations in multiple states and even foreign countries. Read on to learn more about how we can help

Basic vs. Deep Background Checks Have you ever Googled yourself or someone else? The information provided is far from accurate. It’s typically jumbled with an array of useless information and pictures not associated with you or the person you are googling. Because of that, it’s difficult to paint a clear picture of who a person is just by Googling them. Likewise, a simple background check very often only returns basic information that does not clearly provide true historical

For over 50 years, Bearden Investigative Agency has found immense success in the investigative industry by utilizing the most up-to-date software and equipment available. One such resource that has proved invaluable is DRNsights . DRNsights Investigations is fueled by vehicle location data and analytics, designed to complement and enhance our investigation processes. With over 15 billion vehicle location points in over 300 markets, we are able to swiftly identify and locate d

We are excited to announce that we have moved the New Orleans office to accommodate for our continued growth and expansion in this market. We have had a physical presence in the New Orleans – Metairie metropolitan area for a number of years and have enjoyed the people and culture immensely. This city is like no other! The professional relationships and network we have built in New Orleans over the years is unparalleled in our industry. We look forward to continuing to serve t

We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence! For half a century, Bearden Investigative Agency has been a leader in the investigative industry. Standing at the forefront of technological innovations has ensured the agency continues its legacy of excellence. Uniquely positioned as an attorney-led agency, our investigators have a long-standing history of solving tough cases efficiently and ethically. Building on 50 years of excellence, Bearden Investigative Agency looks ahead to th

Bearden Investigative Agency has extensive experience conducting a wide range of white-collar criminal investigations. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, we have fielded a multitude of questions about white collar crime but the most common are: Disclaimer: The following questions and answers deal with general investigative questions and how they may apply to mock situations. Although these answers discuss common issues, they may or may not be applicable to you

Top attorneys nationwide can agree that private investigators often play a crucial role in trial preparation as well as provide expert witness testimony in court. When you choose an agency for your investigations, it is important that they understand the role of an expert witness. Bearden Investigative Agency is an attorney-led firm, which gives us a strong understanding of the requirements of your case. It is extremely important that the evidence gathered is admissible in co

Surveillance can be an essential element of many investigations, and nobody does it more professionally and discreetly than Bearden Investigative Agency. Conducting proper and thorough surveillance involves the use of the most modern technology, but it also requires the type of seasoned know-how our agency has gained through over 50 years of experience in the field. We know when, where, and how to conduct productive surveillance. We know each case has unique needs, and each p

WHAT IS EXECUTIVE PROTECTION? Executive protection , also known as close protection, refers to security measures taken to ensure the safety of VIP’s, celebrities, executives, or other individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk because of their employment, celebrity status, wealth, associations, or geographical location. Who would benefit from Executive Protection? There is a common misconception that the only people who need Executive Protection are those with c

Many times, we are hired by a client to get an idea of the net worth or assets of an individual or entity. Why would we do that? Sometimes it’s prejudgment, meaning that you have yet to determine whether to sue because you’d like to know if that individual or entity is even worth engaging in litigation. Beyond that, sometimes you get a judgement, and from there…although the court is great about getting you a piece of paper that says one party owes you a lot of money… collect

Filing a fraudulent personal injury-related insurance claim can have serious ramifications. Not only can the insurer deny your claim, but you could also be liable for any money paid to you and for the cost of the investigation of the claim. You could even face criminal charges. Insurance companies often contact Bearden Investigative Agency to investigate when fraud is suspected. We uncover the facts with extensive documentation. What is a Fraud in a Personal Injury Insurance

Hello, I’m Mike Thompson, the new CEO of Bearden Investigative Agency. I have spent my entire career in and around the security and investigation industry, including the last 2 years as Chief Operating Officer of BIA. COVID-19 pandemic: The situation rendered to us all by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge to say the least. So, I must first graciously and humbly thank you, our clients, for your business. Now, more than ever, our customers’ loyalty is so deeply appre

If you are a parent or loved one of a child or teen, you’ve probably noticed that their Holiday wish lists are becoming more and more high-tech. While these gifts are a hit on Christmas morning, some of them come with a hefty price…and we don’t just mean with your pocketbook! Because many of these top-requested tech gifts can connect to the internet, they should require the same cybersecurity protections as your other connected devices. Without proper security, these devices

How do attorney-led investigators play a critical role in the courtroom? Attorney-led private investigators play a critical role in courtroom hearings. Every hearing, trial, or contested action is told through the eyes of a witness. Many times, your private investigator is going to be the witness. It is what they have seen, observed, and found that is documented. Private investigators take these facts and parlay them into real evidence that is admissible in court. For more in