Services · Empire Investigation
Private Investigation Services
Licensed, bonded, and discreet investigative services for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals — backed by over 40 years of documented results.
Empire Investigation LLC provides technical surveillance counter measures, corporate investigations, infidelity and domestic investigations, digital forensics, and specialized services for clients in Pittsburgh and across the United States.
40+
Years in Operation
A+
BBB Rating
29+
Service Offerings
50
States Served
Find Your Service
What Brings You Here?
Select the situation that best describes yours — we'll take you directly to the right service area.
I suspect electronic surveillance
Hidden cameras, listening devices, or GPS trackers in my home, office, or vehicle.
My business has an internal problem
Fraud, misconduct, an insider threat, or a matter requiring confidential investigation.
I have a personal concern
A relationship matter, custody issue, stalking situation, or domestic investigation.
I need a specialized service
Asset searches, forensics, criminal defense support, or another investigative capability.
Services · Bug Sweeps & TSCM
Bug Sweeps & Technical Surveillance Counter Measures
Professional detection of hidden cameras, listening devices, GPS trackers, and RF transmitters in residences, businesses, vehicles, and schools.
Residence Bug Sweeps
Detection of hidden listening devices, cameras, and GPS trackers in apartments, condominiums, hotel rooms, and private residences.
Business Bug Sweeps
Comprehensive sweeps of offices, conference rooms, cubicles, and executive spaces to protect confidential business communications.
School Bug Sweeps
Sweep services for dormitories, locker rooms, restrooms, and school offices to protect student and staff privacy.
Audio Surveillance Detection
Identification of wired microphones, wireless transmitters, covert listening systems, and unauthorized recording devices.
Video Surveillance Detection
Detection of hidden cameras, pinhole lenses, wireless video devices, and covert recording systems.
Telephone Surveillance Detection
Identification of landline taps, VoIP interception, conference line intrusion, and call interception equipment.
GPS Tracking Detection
Active, passive, magnetic, and hardwired GPS tracker detection for vehicles and personal effects.
Services · Corporate Investigations
Corporate Investigations
Fact-driven, confidential investigations for businesses, executives, and legal teams facing fraud, misconduct, insider risk, and high-stakes uncertainty.
Internal Fraud Investigations
Employee theft, embezzlement, vendor fraud, and expense abuse — documented to evidentiary standards for HR or legal action.
Workplace Misconduct Investigations
Harassment, discrimination, policy violations, whistleblower complaints, and executive misconduct — conducted confidentially.
Due Diligence & Executive Vetting
Background intelligence on executives, partners, and acquisition targets before significant business decisions.
Intellectual Property Investigations
Trade secret theft, non-compete violations, and competitive intelligence breaches investigated and documented.
Insider Threat Investigations
Escalating behavioral risk, workplace violence assessment, and internal threat identification before incidents occur.
Litigation Support Investigations
Asset searches, witness development, and pre-litigation intelligence for attorneys and legal teams.
Corporate Red Team Assessments
Physical and cyber-physical penetration testing for buildings, executive spaces, vendor paths, and event security.
Empire Investigation · Est. 1982
"The truth rarely announces itself. It requires patience, precision, and the right eyes."
Licensed · Bonded · Insured · Pittsburgh, PA
Services · Infidelity & Domestic
Infidelity & Domestic Investigations
Discreet investigations for personal matters — conducted with professionalism, documented to evidentiary standards.
Spouse & Partner Surveillance
Discreet, documented surveillance to confirm or rule out infidelity — conducted by licensed investigators.
Child Custody Investigation
Documentation of parenting behavior, living conditions, and lifestyle factors relevant to custody determinations.
Cohabitation Investigation
Establishes proof of cohabitation for alimony modification or legal proceedings.
Pre-Marital Investigation
Background intelligence on a future spouse — financial history, prior relationships, and lifestyle verification.
Divorce Asset Investigation
Locating hidden or undisclosed assets during divorce proceedings to ensure equitable settlements.
Stalking & Harassment Documentation
Evidence collection and pattern documentation for restraining orders and law enforcement referrals.
Gang Stalking Investigation
Coordinated harassment investigation — identifying patterns, participants, and methods for legal action.
Process
How We Work
Confidential Intake
You speak directly with a licensed investigator — no intake forms, no call centers. Everything shared stays protected.
Scope & Strategy
We define exactly what needs to be established, what evidence is required, and the most efficient path to it.
Field Investigation
Surveillance, digital intelligence, document analysis, interviews — whatever the case requires, deployed with precision.
Documented Report
Findings are delivered in written form suitable for legal proceedings, HR action, or personal decision-making.
Additional Services
Specialized Investigative Services
Beyond our core practice areas, we offer a range of specialized capabilities. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Asset Searches
Access to financial profiles for individuals or businesses — bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, and hidden holdings.
Cell Phone Forensics
Digital analysis of smartphones to recover deleted messages, call logs, and evidence for legal proceedings.
Computer Forensics
Examination of computers and digital devices to uncover evidence, deleted files, and electronic communications.
Criminal Defense Support
Investigative support for criminal defense attorneys — witness interviews, evidence gathering, and fact verification.
Fingerprint Analysis
Professional evidence processing using cyanoacrylate fuming and industry-standard fingerprint recovery techniques.
Handwriting Analysis
Document examination and handwriting authenticity verification for legal and personal matters.
International Investigations
Global investigative reach for matters extending beyond U.S. borders, conducted through vetted partner networks.
Residue Drug Testing
Detection of substance use indicators in residential or vehicle environments for legal or personal matters.
Background Checks Pittsburgh
Verified records, identity resolution, employment history, litigation, and risk intelligence for consequential decisions.
Missing Persons Investigation
Professional location work combining records, interviews, field investigation, and lawful digital research.
Skip Trace Investigations
Lawful location intelligence for witnesses, debtors, heirs, defendants, and other difficult-to-find subjects.
Drone Surveillance
Aerial observation and documentation for property, security, litigation, and investigative assignments.
Why Choose Us
Why Empire Investigation
Confidential Inquiry
Every Investigation
Starts Here
Speak directly with a licensed investigator. No intake forms, no automated responses — just a private conversation about your situation and how we can help.
Time-sensitive matter? Our 24/7 line is answered live — confidential callbacks.
Prefer to call? (800) 860-6068 · Licensed · Bonded · Established 1982