Staten Island is more suburban than the other boroughs, with quieter residential streets where an unfamiliar parked car stands out. Surveillance here takes patience and careful positioning, and subjects often travel by car over the bridges or by ferry.
Where we work
We take matters across communities across the North Shore, Mid-Island and South Shore.
Services in Staten Island
- Surveillance in Staten Island
- Infidelity investigations in Staten Island
- Divorce & custody investigations in Staten Island
- Attorney & litigation support in Staten Island
- Criminal defense investigations in Staten Island
- Background checks in Staten Island
- Locating people & witnesses in Staten Island
- Insurance fraud investigations in Staten Island
Why local experience matters
Jim Galvin served 23 years with the NYPD, including 13 in the Detective Bureau. Knowing how New York neighborhoods, transit and traffic actually work helps plan surveillance, find people and interview witnesses efficiently.
Every matter is overseen by Jim Galvin, a former NYPD detective with 23 years of service, including 13 years in the Detective Bureau and led multiple investigative units. Jim is a licensed private investigator and notary. More about Jim.
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Last updated October 30, 2026.