personal investigations during the covid-19 pandemic

Conducting Personal Investigations During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed lives and behaviors, as people have struggled to adjust to a life of social distancing and altered routines. Across New York and around the country, the citizens of the United States have patiently refrained from many activities that could potentially increase the spread of the illness. However, there are some things that simply cannot be set aside even in the midst of a pandemic – issues like suspected marital infidelity, lost loved ones, and other concerns that may require professional detectives to conduct personal investigations.

The good news is that competent investigators can still provide those services in safe, effective ways. Like other essential businesses, companies that provide investigative services have worked to adjust their processes and protocols to ensure compliance with social distancing and other spread mitigation strategies. That has enabled them to continue to deliver high-quality, thorough investigative results to clients whose needs simply cannot wait for the pandemic to pass.

Safely Providing Surveillance, Missing Person Searches, and other Key Services

The good news is that personal investigations are typically conducted without the need for mass gatherings or close personal contact. As a result, private investigators are able to conduct surveillance, online research, and other inquiries while adhering to current health guidelines. For example:

Infidelity Investigations

If you suspect that your partner is being unfaithful, it is important to get answers as soon as possible. Lingering suspicions will quickly ruin any relationship and can create make these uncertain times even more stressful. Fortunately, personal investigations can be conducted without extensive close contact. Using a variety of discreet tools and strategies, a good investigator can get to the heart of any infidelity concerns, either verifying your suspicions or helping to put your worries to rest.

Finding Missing Persons

With law enforcement busy responding to a variety of new challenges, missing persons cases may not receive the prompt, focused attention they need. A private investigator can be an important resource to help you locate a lost child, wandering senior citizen or dementia patient, or other missing loved ones.

Personal Background Checks

The world may have shut down, but the need for personal background checks has not been diminished in any real way. Whether you want to know more about someone you’ve met on an online dating site, or simply want to protect a loved one from potential risk, a professionally-conducted background check can be completed using safe strategies and techniques that fully comply with Covid-19 social distancing guidelines.

For Personal Investigations, Contact the Best Investigators in NYC

If you have questions and concerns that can only be resolved with professionally-conducted personal investigations, it is important to know that the help you need continues to be available even during a pandemic and national emergency. At International Security Services, our private investigators are here to help you get the answers you need, to provide the peace of mind you deserve. Give us a call today to learn more about how our personal investigation services can safely and effectively meet your needs.

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George Kozhar

George Kozhar is a respected security professional, licensed private investigator, and founder of International Security Services (ISS) - New York City’s dedicated security experts since 1999. Mr. Kozhar and his team provide a full array of private and business investigative services in the U.S. and overseas, VIP executive protection, armed and unarmed security guard services and training, and Fire and Life Safety Director training through the company’s Fire Science Institute.

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August 10th, 2022

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Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.

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Pressing Suggestions


We highly suggest a camera placement along this driveway, as the overhead cameras in the back parking lot may not capture all makes, models, and license plates of cars entering in and out based on the angle they are recording from. The best camera placement would be at the green circle closest to the sidewalk/street.
The common area is easily accessible, but based on the angle that cameras are set at the front lot, anyone can enter the basement common area concealing the side of their face that is facing the camera. This is not to say that the camera arrangement should be changed, but it is highly recommended to have coverage in this common area as the common area is on a lower floor not visible from the sidewalk.


However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.

Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.

Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.


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