Voice of the Investigator

Privacy and Canadian Investigations

Privacy is an issue that is becoming front and center in many different areas not least of which is private investigations.  Although there are certain lengths that investigators can legally go to collect information on individuals, it should be noted that conduct and method is governed not only by privacy legislation, but the Criminal code of Canada as well.

Police Checks (CPIC) versus Vulnerable Sector Searches (VSS)

Police Checks and Vulnerable Sector checks aren’t for criminals, they’re for everyday people.  Companies want to know who they’re hiring, to safeguard their business.  But police checks aren’t just for employment reasons, they’re also for citizenship and visa applicants, adoption applicants, security guard licenses and medical marijuana producer licenses. Vulnerable Sector Checks are done for those wishing to work with those who are more vulnerable than ourselves, like the elderly, the disabled and our children.

RCMP No Longer Accepts Ink Prints

As of July 1^st, 2014 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) will no longer be taking Ink prints to do Criminal Record Checks.This means that all fingerprints done for the purpose of conducting a Criminal Record Check must be done electronically.

Investigation Services

Commissionaires Great Lakes launched a comprehensive new Investigations Department in July 2014. The addition of High Performance Surveillance capability, as well as, the ability to conduct Specialty Searches for clients, has taken us to the next level.

Commissionaires Great Lakes offers a wide range of Investigation Services for both business and personal needs. We have a broad range of Investigations Services under such specializations as Interviewing and Statement Taking, Field Operations & Surveillance, Specialty Investigations& various other types of investigations.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / SCREENING – Employee & Landlord / Tenant Screenings

Employee Background Screening

More and more companies are doing background checks on potential employees.  Why is this so important?  Some jobs require Government Security Clearances and a background check is necessary to complete this.  But for most companies, employee screening is becoming the norm because of the high cost associated with choosing the wrong candidate.

Secure your Home with HOUSEWATCH

Going on vacation? Worried about your house, and don’t know who can care for it while you’re gone? Whether you’re away for a few days or several months, don’t leave your home to chance – leave it to Commissionaires Great Lakes.

Our professionally trained staff will ensure that your home is secure and looks lived in as long as you are away.

PERFECTLY SERVED, WELL DELIVERED

Lawsuits are stressful, and getting the correct information and help along the way is important to a successful outcome.  Hiring a professional process server not only saves time and frustration, it is beneficial to the outcome of your legal matter.