Research Associates has specialised in providing focused covert surveillance and observation since 1977. Whatever the reason behind undertaking professional surveillance, we provide appropriate and unobtrusive professionals, fully equiped to document an observation, often at short notice. We sensitively case manage each task, listening and responding to the specific needs of the situation, enabling client's objectives to take full precedence and be satisfied.

Potential clients expect a very discreet and professional service at cost effective rates. We promise to satisfy expectations and more. Over three decades of experience allows us to offer a well rounded service, whatever the presenting situation. Call us.

Private Observation and Surveillance

Private surveillance, whether it be for personal, private or corporate reasons, is the covert observation, monitoring and documenting of the behavior, activities or other changing actions, typically of an individual, or individuals. Surveillance is undoubtedly the most focused and hands-on approach to investigation. However, to ensure that your requirements are fully satisfied, it is imperative to fully discuss requirements with an experienced investigator before instruction, especially when instructing via Solicitors/Lawyers or other third parties. Call our office in confidence now:

Research Associates: Call 020 7854 9000

Since first established in 1977, Research Associates have developed an intimate network of highly reliable surveillance professional throughout the UK and worldwide, as well as retaining our own specialised private teams in the UK.

Specialised Covert Surveillance Team Operatives

Our team, made up of males and females operatives of all ages and from varied cultural backgrounds, to best blend in, all share a simple distinction; they are all dedicated surveillance professionals -observation and surveillance is all they do, all day, every day; they have all been subject to an extensive screening process. To avoid possible compromise -operationally or legally- we believe it is essential that only specifically trained personnel, rather than general investigators or other third parties, conduct professional surveillance and observation. For this reason

Research Associates only employ fully professional surveillance operatives. Our in-house observation teams deploy an aray of covert surveillance vehicles, including cars, observation vans, motorcycles and licenced taxis. depending on the specific requirements of the task.

"Absolute discretion is an absolute necessity for any successful surveillance or static observation"...

As well as being discreet in their operation, our surveillance operatives also focus to ensure that targeted individuals remain under continuous observation. Where appropriate, photographic stills or video (time and date stamped) is acquired using advanced covert equipment, which backs up and supports contemporaneously recorded notes. Our end reports and logs are of the very highest standard and are generally Court admissible* [*please see below at foot of page]

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Our Surveillance Reports are very focused, detailed and professional. As well as reporting to you in person (typically by telephone), our Report documents the presenting situation and clearly demonstrates we have undertaken an 'impact assessment', which shows we have considered the legality of the surveillance task. Our report then goes on to ducument the summerized results of the observation. The Report then has an 'Observation Log' which objectively demonstrates the following: Date; Time; Place and What was Observed. This section of the Report is supported by date and time stamped video evidence, which is gathered covertly, where doing so will not compromise the Observation. Our reports are designed to allow the reader to clearly understand both the presenting situation, along with the resulting eveidence; whether the reader be a Court in the UK or any other jurisdiction, family members or any other third party.

Research Associates place great emphasis on preparation for an observation task, as this best leads to obtaining the required end-result. We believe this to best accomplished through close client liaison. We work on the premise that a client typically has healthy insight into the subject of enquiry, often based on subtle (and sometimes not so-subtle) changes in behavior and more confidential intelligence. This information will unquestionably assist with establishing accurate briefing and instructions, which in turn leads us to providing successful results.

Established 1977

Research Associates has a long history of fulfilling requests to observe and document cheating spouses or partners, as well as looking at insurance frauds, compensation claims, stolen property, personal injury, employee thefts, counterfeit goods, general frauds, or trade espionage. The very best way to obtain and document facts is to ensure use of only professional operatives who will produce clear, Court admissible reports based on contemporaneously written, data generated logs, supported by irrefutable video and photographic evidence.

As well as having extensive professional experience, our surveillance teams constantly re-train in the use of the most up-to-date, covert surveillance systems. Depending on the task, we employ a wide range of technically advanced body worn and vehicle mounted surveillance equipment, including 35mm and pro-digital cameras, miniature covert body-worn audio-visual and digital devices, audio transmitters, image intensifier equipment and near undetectable high-def digital and video cameras.

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• Observation/surveillance/ to determine whether a partner is being unfaithful, or to confirm or disprove adultery or any other inappropriate behaviour.
• Surveillance of individuals to establish insurance or disability frauds.
• Observation of places of work including offices, warehouses, construction sites, production locations and other accessible areas.
• Surveillance of individuals for matrimonial or domestic litigation, as part of investigations into residential cohabitation, asset investigations or other domestic or matrimonial matter.
• Observation of residential premises, apartments, garges, boats or aircraft
• Undercover enquiries

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Research Associates employ state of the art miniature (GPS/GGSM/GPRS -'Assisted GPS') tracker devices that enable us to track vehicles, people and relatively small objects anywhere in the world. Our tracking devices are very discrete and under most circumstances undetectable.

Research Associates tracking devices give an exact location within a matter of meter/feet, without the user knowing and may be configured to automatically alert us via text or email when the vehicle or object being tracked leaves a pre-designated area (using 'geo-fencing' technology).

We both hire and sell tracking equipment used for security tracking, personal tracking, pet tracking, animal tracking, vehicle tracking and general monitoring services for increased asset visibility.

Custom Designed Tracking Devices

Research Associates also supply the most sophisticated bespoke tracking devices, as well as trackers built into handmade accessories and footware. These sophisticated items are available with added features such as panic buttons. We supply easy to digest interactive reports which clearly show the tracker's movements in 'real time', including all relative data such as direction speed and other relevant criteria. We also offer virtually 'live' internet tracking, allowing clients to see exactly where their tracker is on a 'live' map (updated regularly, up to every five seconds).

We are confident that our range of tracking devices cannot be bettered and will satisfy the most demanding of situations and strongly suggest you cantact us directly to discuss your requirement:

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For more information please click on our 'Tracking' page:

Since every investigation is essentially unique and because of the delicate nature of all we do, before commencement of any assignment we suggest you call and speak with us. We find by talking through the outline of your current circumstance in confidence and asking just a few non-intrusive questions, we become fully able to comprehend your specific requirement. This will also enable you to get to know how we work and for us to give a clear plan of action, costs, turn around time -and to decide whether you wish to instruct us.

Research Associates: Call 020 7854 9000 International: +44 20 7854 9000

OUT OF HOURS:

Paul Hawkes: 07778 163500

Martin Young: 07715 098569

Note: * Prior to instruction, Research Associates request clients formally notify us if our report is likely to be reproduced in support any current of future Court Case in any UK or other jurisdiction. This request is based on needing to fully appreciate and understand the legal requirements for admissible reports in any given jurisdiction, including the UK. If this is not formally communicated prior to instruction, the contents of our report are not for open reproduction and may not be exhibited to any Affidavit. If in doubt; please ask our knowledgeble investigators.