Shield private investigations
We fight for you.
We fight for justice.
Protect yourself with the truth.
Professional, experienced and affordable
private investigation and surveillance services.
There is nothing more powerful than the truth.
If you are facing criminal charges, you need an experienced investigative team on your side. We regularly work with defense attorneys to provide additional support for their clients.
Finding the truth is
never an easy journey.
For our clients involved In civil case proceedings we provide expert support in finding and analyzing evidence, locating assets, Interviewing witnesses and much more to strengthen your case.
Our Expertise.
Child Custody.
Specializing in Father’s rights, we are on your side as you face a sometimes biased Family Court custody battle or false CPS allegations. Experienced In CSC expert testimony.
Divorce and Domestic.
Providing confidential and discrete services for marital, elder abuse, infidelity, alimony and more. Also offering GPS tracking and surveillance.
Civil and Criminal Investigations.
Our trained officers bring nearly 30 years of experience In cases ranging from fraud and child abuse to murder.
Our Expertise.
Evictions and Debt Collections.
We can help with difficult tenants or those that are refusing to pay you what is rightfully owed.
Background Checks.
Full service employment, criminal, credit, social and reputation screenings and Investigations.
Process Servers.
We will find them and serve them. Providing unbiased third-party legal notice and document delivery across Michigan.
Client Testimonials
An honest look into how we work
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Our Team
We deliver results for you.
Ed Kolakowski
Founder
A 30-year law enforcement veteran, Ed founded Shield Private Investigations In 2021 following retirement from the Kent County Sheriff Department. He served as a detective for 15 years, and is specially trained as a certified field officer, hostage negotiator, and active shooter instructor. In addition, he has vast experience as a child forensic interviewer and criminal justice educator. during his career, Ed also served as a school resource officer for the Kent County ISD.
Joshua Berg
Surveillance Director
A decorated 9-year United States Army veteran, Josh is also the operator and co-founder of Empire Surveillance, which he operates with his wife Katlynn. He treats every client and case with integrity, ethics, and compassion. Josh utilizes his tactical and military expertise to deliver results and not excuses.
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Shield private investigations
Contact Details
We are conveniently located In the Michigan Investigation Center
Address
(123) 456-7890
email@email.com
Availability
Our team is available by appointment when you need us 24/7.
Protect yourself with the truth.