Press · Recognition · Case Studies
Forty-plus years of documented work — media features, press releases, and case studies that reflect Empire's standing in the field.
1982
Established
A+
BBB Rating
2023–25
City's Best
19+
Archive Records
Empire's technical surveillance counter-measures practice profiled in Executive Report magazine, covering the firm's detection methodology, equipment, and leadership in the TSCM discipline.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review feature coverage of Empire's domestic and infidelity investigation practice. A six-agent team was deployed to Florida to document a divorce attorney's infidelity — a case that settled within 48 hours.
A documented corporate engagement in which Empire identified and documented internal theft, providing the client with evidence and a clear investigative timeline.
A documented domestic engagement conducted with full discretion, delivering clear evidence and a professional investigative report to the client.
Empire CEO Robert Kresson partners with 60-year-old NPC national competitor Diana Thornton, whose story of physical excellence and discipline mirrors Empire's core mantra: get results, not excuses.
Empire Investigation LLC CEO Robert Kresson partners with The Echo Foundation and public figure Amy Braido to support orphaned children worldwide through the SPIRIT-STRENGTH-SERVE initiative.
Empire deploys drone technology above Market Square for the 4th Annual James Bond Soiree, generating international media coverage seen by over 18 million people worldwide and raising funds for the National Kidney Foundation.
Empire pledges to match a $10,000 donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society if Pittsburgh IFBB Pro Athlete Rebecca Eger wins the national Jetset Magazine Cover Model Contest.
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Empire and The Pittsburgh Social Exchange raise $3,700 for The Challenge Program Inc. at the 4th Annual Holiday Mixer, covered in over 500 global publications.
Over 150 golfers turn out for the 4th Annual Charity Golf Outing, with notable attendees including Bill Mazeroski and Paul Martino, raising funds for the Homeless Children's Education Fund.
The Pittsburgh Social Exchange and Empire Investigation LLC host the 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, PA, benefiting The Ward Home's independent living programs for at-risk teens.
Pittsburgh IFBB Pro Athlete Rebecca Eger and Empire CEO Robert Kresson unite around charity, cancer awareness, and community — having co-sponsored dozens of events for causes including the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and the National Kidney Foundation.
Over 1,000 VIPs gather at Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Shore for Empire's third consecutive holiday benefit, raising $2,000 for the National Kidney Foundation.
800+ business leaders from southwestern Pennsylvania chambers convene at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe, with proceeds benefiting the Washington County City Mission's 70-year "Hope to the Homeless" mission.
With wind chills below zero, Empire CEO Robert Kresson teams up with model and community activist Soigne Legacy to deliver warm clothing directly to Pittsburgh's most vulnerable neighborhoods, covered in 400 publications globally.
Empire CEO Robert Kresson travels to New York City to stand alongside legendary PI Vinny Parco and Dr. Shellie Hipsky in support of the Global Sisterhood, an organization empowering women worldwide.
Empire Investigation LLC and The Pittsburgh Social Exchange create the inaugural "Executives and Energy" Mega Mixer, uniting six regional chambers and 800+ business leaders under one roof for the first time.
Empire CEO Robert Kresson sponsors the James Bond Cleveland Bond Soiree on its 52nd anniversary, showcasing Empire's investigative technology while benefiting the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Empire CEO Robert Kresson partners with the YESplus Program to champion stress management and acts of kindness, extending Empire's ongoing community philanthropy initiative seen in 400 global publications.
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