Professional Investigations.
Reliable Results.
With more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including executive leadership and oversight of complex criminal investigations, ZCIS Investigations helps attorneys, businesses, and organizations assess complex situations, identify risks, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Professional Investigative Services
ZCIS Investigations provides discreet, fact-based investigative services for private clients, attorneys, businesses, and insurance professionals. Every assignment is approached with professionalism, careful documentation, and a commitment to obtaining reliable information.
Surveillance & Field Investigations
Professional surveillance and field investigations conducted to document activities, verify information, and establish facts. Each assignment is approached with discretion, careful observation, and accurate reporting.
Attorney & Litigation Support
Professional investigative support for attorneys and legal proceedings, including witness identification, interviews, evidence gathering, and case preparation. Each assignment emphasizes thorough documentation, reliable information, and accurate reporting.
Insurance & Fraud Investigations
Professional investigations involving insurance claims, suspected fraud, misrepresentation, and questionable activities. Each assignment emphasizes thorough fact-finding, careful evidence collection, objective analysis, and accurate reporting.
Corporate & Workplace Investigations
Professional investigations involving workplace misconduct, employee concerns, internal disputes, and business-related matters. Each case emphasizes objective fact-finding, careful documentation, discretion, and accurate reporting.
Domestic & Matrimonial Investigations
Discreet and matrimonial investigations conducted to document circumstances, verify information, and document facts. Each assignment is approached with professionalism, careful attention, and accurate reporting.
Child Custody Investigations
Objective child custody investigations for parents and family law attorneys, documenting custody, visitation, and child-welfare concerns. Each assignment is approached with discretion, careful observation, and accurate reporting.
Background & Locate Investigations
Comprehensive background and locate investigations conducted to identify individuals, verify information, and uncover relevant facts. Each assignment is approached with discretion, thorough research, and accurate reporting.
Public Records & OSINT Research
Public records and open-source research to locate, verify, and document information from lawful sources. Each assignment emphasizes careful verification, thorough documentation, and accurate reporting.
Missing Persons Investigations
Professional missing persons investigations to help families and attorneys locate loved ones. Each search combines records research, interviews, and field work, approached with discretion, compassion, and regular communication.
Cold Case Investigations
Independent review and investigation of unsolved cases for families and attorneys. Each case receives a fresh, experienced look at records, witnesses, and evidence, approached with discretion and thorough documentation.
Criminal Defense Investigations
Independent defense investigations for attorneys and assigned counsel, including witness interviews, evidence review, and case preparation. Each assignment is approached with objectivity, confidentiality, and accurate reporting.
Experience & Professional Credentials
ZCIS Investigations is built on more than 30 years of law enforcement, investigative, and executive leadership experience. Our background includes homicide investigations, major criminal cases, complex investigative operations, and senior-level police command. As a licensed New York State private investigative firm, we bring that experience to every assignment with professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to the facts.
When the Facts Matter, Experience Makes the Difference
Our Investigative Process
Every investigation begins with understanding your concerns and identifying the information you need. From the initial consultation through the completion of the investigation, ZCIS Investigations provides clear communication, professional investigative services, and carefully documented findings.

Initial Consultation
We begin by discussing your concerns, reviewing the circumstances, and identifying your investigative objectives. This consultation helps us to determine the appropriate approach, establish expectations, and outline the next steps before any investigation begins.

Investigation & Evidence
Once the investigative objectives are established, we conduct a thorough, discreet investigation using appropriate methods. We focus on gathering reliable information, documenting relevant findings, and maintaining the integrity of the evidence.

Findings & Reporting
At the conclusion of the investigation, we provide a clear, professional report outlining our findings and supporting documentation. We review the results with the client, explain significant findings, discuss appropriate next steps when necessary, and address any remaining concerns.
FAQs
ZCIS Investigations provides professional investigative services for individuals, attorneys, businesses, and insurance professionals. Our services include surveillance, background investigations, domestic and matrimonial matters, attorney and litigation support, corporate and workplace investigations, and insurance and fraud investigations. Each assignment is approached with discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering accurate, reliable findings.
During the initial consultation, we will discuss your concerns, the circumstances surrounding your request, and what you hope to accomplish. Relevant names, dates, locations, documents, or other background information can help us evaluate the matter and determine the appropriate investigative approach. You do not need to have every detail before contacting us. All information is handled with professionalism and discretion.
The cost of an investigation depends on the nature of the assignment, the time involved, and the resources required. During the initial consultation, we will discuss your investigative needs, explain the anticipated scope of work, and review the associated fees before any investigative services begin.
Discretion and confidentiality are fundamental to our investigative services. We recognize that clients often contact us regarding sensitive personal, legal, or business matters. All information is handled with professionalism and discretion and investigative findings are shared only with authorized parties, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Areas We Serve
Based in the Rochester region, ZCIS Investigations serves clients throughout Western and Central New York. Select your area to learn more.
Professional Investigations.
Trusted Experience.
When you need answers, experience matters. ZCIS Investigations provides discreet, professional investigative services backed by more than 30 years of law enforcement and investigative experience. Contact us to discuss your situation and learn how we can assist.
