Investigation Services

• Insurance Fraud Investigations
• Civil Litigation Investigations
• Employee Theft Investigations
• Risk Assessment – Security Review
• Health Sector – District Health Board Investigations
• Employee Activity or Dismissal
• Computer Forensic Analysis
• Whistle Blower Policy Implementation
• Covert Operations
• Fraud / Armed Robbery / Drug Awareness Training
• Child Protection and Abuse Awareness Training
• Document Serving or Processing
• Council Fraud

Insurance Fraud Investigations

All insurance investigations from general to specialist marine claims or fire claims. Any suspicious claims with flags indicating fraud, call our team for advice or a preliminary investigation into the circumstances.

We have experience using forensic software to advance our investigations. Our company group has GPS tracking capabilities for vehicles, boats, goods etc and specialist Technicians for Camera or Alarm applications to assist any investigation.

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Civil Litigation Investigations

With a qualified lawyer and experienced corporate fraud investigators, Watchdog Security Group is well equipped in defining the facts in civil law suits, due diligence and corroborating circumstances. We are experienced in litigation support and have provided forensic disclosure advice to law firms.

Employee Theft Investigations

Theft, Fraud, Accounting, Audit, Unaccounted or unexplained shrinkage, call it what you will, but you can be assured the experience of the Watchdog team investigators have the skills, equipment and integrity to investigate the facts. See our link to our surveillance equipment to assist you determine whether you have a disloyal employee, supplier, client or other issue.

With any evidence, always consider our experienced ex detective investigator’s to interview your staff and protect your businesses position from potential grievance cases while we obtain information and the facts. There is no obligation to talk to us about your circumstances and we will give you the best advice to point you in the right direction.

Risk Assessment – Security Review

Risk analysis and Security reviews undertaken and reported with recommendations to ensure your business or organisation is best prepared. Watchdog can implement robust procedure/policy tailored specifically to suit your business, organisation or personal needs to assist mitigate exposure to loss.

Health Sector – District Health Board Investigations

Experienced in health sector and District Health Board audits (systemic or policy) and investigations of suspected fraud. Irrelevant of staff position we have investigated numerous incidents, policies, actions and included Doctors, Consultants and Nurses and these investigations are sometimes used to justify or omit responsibility. Patient and provider fraud is on the increase internationally and we are experienced at identifying trends and providing investigation services.

Employee Activity or Dismissal

Where employee activity requires investigation to determine the facts, circumstances or corroborate a person’s account, Watchdog Security Group’s integrity and experience can be relied upon. For example disciplinary action, the facts should first be evidentially collected and stored with the collectors ability to present any evidence correctly at any future hearing to mitigate personal grievance cases and protect your businesses position.

Watchdog has wide range of products available to assist in capturing evidence from CCTV covert cameras, GPS tracking, surveillance techniques and standalone cameras for the bush or other remote locations where no power is available, including buildings. Check out our Product Range or Services and note our new released GSM Camera.

Computer Forensic Analysis

 Where there may be evidence of computer misconduct or inappropriate activity is suspected, call our team who has experience in the use of Access Data and Encase forensic software to secure and maintain evidence. Watchdog can analysis your information in relation to any criminal or procedural activity.

Whistle Blower Policy Implementation

For larger organisations who rely on front line staff to report offending. Protect the whistle-blower's who are protecting your organisation.

Covert Operations

Experienced internationally, nationally and qualified [by NZ Police] for undertaking covert operations for a range of issues including, contractor misappropriation, business intelligence, due diligence or internal problems such as unaccounted or unexplained shrinkage and employee theft.

Fraud / Armed Robbery / Drug Awareness Training

For business or organisation’s wanting to address fraud, robbery or drug issues. Watchdog can implement training to assist in mitigating loss through fraud. Prepare your front line staff who maybe at potential risk of being confronted by an armed robber.

Watchdog Security Group deliver armed robbery training under our threat assessment training package which is designed to help your staff deal with abusive patrons through to an armed robbery incident. It is designed to give your staff skills they can use in their personal lives also.

Child Protection and Abuse Awareness Training

For organisation’s that have involvement with children, such as kindergarten, primary school, youth group/camp etc. Use our specialist staff, qualified and experienced in this sensitive area, to deliver a practical guide to dealing with any disclosure or suspicion of child abuse or offending against children, to protect the victim and your organisation or even those exposed to being falsely accused.

Know the signs to be aware of and how to deal with those indicators. Know who to contact and how to report any suspicions or admissions correctly without the fear of retribution or ‘getting someone into trouble’. Our training sessions are well received and supported by the authorities.

Document Serving or Processing

Serving documents and locating persons. Processing documents for court purposes or you just need to get that invoice / letter / notification to that person.

Council Fraud

We have experience working on a large London Councils Corporate Anti Fraud Team where the local authority employed 9,000 staff and maintained a turnover of NZ$1.95 billion per annum. Watchdog can deal with all manner of fraud and investigate any allegations, for or against, for the corporate organisation and have experience establishing fraud prevention strategies to combat potential fraud.