Frequently Asked Questions – A+ Investigations & Protection LLC
Frequently Asked Questions – A+ Investigations & Protection LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does A+ Investigations & Protection offer?
We provide licensed private investigation and protection services in Reading, PA, Berks County, and across Pennsylvania and New York. Our services include:
- Surveillance (covert, mobile, and unmanned vehicle surveillance)
- Child custody and cohabitation investigations
- Workers’ compensation and disability fraud investigations
- Skip tracing and people locating
- Background checks and social media investigations
- Bail bond support and judgment recovery services
- Security guard services for businesses, events, and industrial sites
Through our nationwide investigator network, we also assist clients throughout the United States.
Are your investigators licensed?
Yes. A+ Investigations & Protection LLC is a licensed, insured, and bonded private investigation and security agency in Pennsylvania and New York. This ensures that whether your case is in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, or New York City, our investigative work is court-ready, professional, and fully compliant with state law.
Do you handle child custody or cohabitation cases?
Yes. Our custody and cohabitation investigations provide surveillance, background research, and documentation to help attorneys and parents present clear evidence in court. We handle cases in Reading, Berks County, Philadelphia, Erie, and across Pennsylvania and New York. Our focus is always on accurate, time-stamped reports that stand up in court.
What is unmanned surveillance?
Unmanned surveillance is when we deploy a specialized surveillance vehicle equipped with cameras and recording systems to monitor a location without needing an investigator to sit on-site. This cost-effective method is ideal for long-term monitoring, child custody disputes, fraud cases, and property protection.
Our unmanned surveillance vehicles are available in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, and throughout Pennsylvania, with coverage also available in New York and nationwide through our investigator network.
How much does a private investigator cost in Pennsylvania?
It depends on the service you are requesting and the circumstances of your case. Costs can vary based on the type of investigation, the length of surveillance, and the resources or technology involved. While we do not post flat rates online, A+ Investigations & Protection offers flexible retainers and affordable pricing options for clients in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, and across Pennsylvania. We also provide services in New York and nationwide through our extended network. Contact us for a confidential quote.
What areas do you cover?
A+ Investigations & Protection is based in Reading, Pennsylvania (Berks County) with an additional office in Erie, allowing us to cover the entire state of Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, and Pittsburgh.
While Reading is our home base, our investigators regularly handle cases throughout Pennsylvania and New York. For clients who need support outside the region, we also maintain a nationwide network of professional investigators, giving us the ability to locate people, conduct surveillance, and provide investigative support anywhere in the United States.
This combination of local presence and national reach ensures that whether your case is in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, New York City, or across the country, A+ Investigations & Protection can provide the reliable, professional service you need.
Can you help me find someone?
Yes. We specialize in skip tracing and people location services for clients in Reading, Berks County, Philadelphia, Erie, and statewide Pennsylvania. Whether you’re searching for a missing relative, a debtor, a former tenant, or someone actively avoiding responsibilities, our investigators use a combination of:
- Professional databases not available to the public
- Social media and digital footprint analysis
- Public records and financial searches
- Discreet field investigations and interviews
We also have a former bounty hunter on staff with over 25 years of experience bringing fugitives back to justice. This expertise allows us to track down even the most difficult cases. Our skip tracing services extend to New York and nationwide, trusted by attorneys, property managers, judgment recovery professionals, and private clients across the U.S.
How can you help with child custody and cohabitation investigations?
Our investigators provide surveillance, background checks, and social media analysis to determine who the subject is living with, staying with, or in a relationship with. This information is often crucial in custody disputes. We conduct these investigations in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, and throughout Pennsylvania, as well as New York and nationwide when needed.
We document the subject’s activities with time-stamped photos, video, and written reports that can be presented in court.
I met someone online but I’m concerned about their identity. Can you help?
Yes. Our online dating and identity verification investigations confirm whether the person is who they claim to be. We check for criminal history, aliases, social media inconsistencies, employment verification, and red flags that could indicate fraud, scams, or catfishing. These services are available to clients in Reading, PA, statewide Pennsylvania, New York, and nationwide.
How does surveillance work?
Surveillance involves monitoring a subject’s activities, behaviors, and interactions to gather factual evidence. This can be done through:
- Mobile and foot surveillance by licensed investigators
- Stationary surveillance using specialized vehicles or cameras
- Unmanned surveillance units for long-term monitoring
All surveillance is conducted legally and discreetly in Reading, Berks County, Philadelphia, Erie, and across Pennsylvania, with support also available in New York and nationwide. Evidence is delivered in professional reports suitable for legal proceedings.
I’m concerned about hiring an armed security guard. Is it safe?
Yes. All our armed security guards are licensed, trained, and insured professionals. They undergo strict background checks and continuous firearms training. Their role is prevention, deterrence, and protection, and they act only within legal guidelines.
We provide armed and unarmed security guard services in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, statewide Pennsylvania, and New York, as well as nationwide through our security network partners.
With your social media investigation, what can you uncover?
Our social media and digital footprint investigations can reveal:
- Employment and lifestyle details
- Relationship status and cohabitation evidence
- Undisclosed assets or side income
- Fraudulent claims or inconsistencies
- Risky or illegal behavior documented online
This evidence can be valuable in custody cases, fraud investigations, and background checks for clients in Reading, PA, Philadelphia, Erie, and throughout Pennsylvania, as well as New York and nationwide.
Are your reports court-admissible?
Yes. All evidence we provide including written reports, photos, video, and digital findings is prepared to be court-admissible. Our investigators in Reading, Philadelphia, Erie, and across Pennsylvania and New York are trained to document findings professionally, ensuring you have credible evidence that stands up in court.
Is my information kept confidential?
Absolutely. All client information, case details, and investigative results are kept strictly confidential. We follow professional standards and legal compliance at every step for cases in Reading, Pennsylvania, New York, and nationwide.
How do I hire A+ Investigations & Protection?
You can get started by:
- Calling us directly at 484-930-0995
- Submitting a secure case request through our Online Case Assignment Form
- Requesting a free consultation through our Contact Page
We accept cases in Reading, Berks County, Philadelphia, Erie, across Pennsylvania, New York, and nationwide.
Why choose A+ Investigations & Protection?
- 25+ years investigative and security experience
- Licensed in multiple states (Pennsylvania & New York)
- Based in Reading, PA with statewide and national reach
- Advanced surveillance technology including unmanned vehicles
- Trusted by attorneys, property managers, and private clients nationwide
- Professional, timely, and court-admissible reports
A+ INVESTIGATIONS & PROTECTION, LLC. – PENNSYLVANIA – NEW YORK CITY