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Surelock’s Private Investigation Services

Surelock is one of the oldest and most successful Investigative and Security Consultancy in the UK, founded in the 1990’s by highly commended and respected former Senior Detective Roy Herridge QPM.

We are long standing members of The Association of British Investigators – https://www.theabi.org.uk and other professional bodies.

We have always offered a very personable service to our clients and have an exceptional team of highly qualified investigators nationwide, coming from the Private Sector and Police, Trading Standards and Military backgrounds, who can deal with most things.

We have former Detectives / Senior Investigating Officers (SIO) well versed in the investigation of major crime, rape, murders etc. Also, former Fraud Squad Detectives with specialist skills.

We provide the following Core Services: –

  • Fraud / Crime Investigations.
  • Surveillance.
  • Security Surveys / Risk Assessments 
  • Bug Sweeps.
  • Test purchases.
  • Tracing & Due Diligence.
  • Brand Protection

Over the years we have successfully conducted many types of investigations, an overseas political murder, serious assault and rape investigations, major fire investigations, theft of valuable arts / antiques, worldwide investigations for a shipping company, trademark / copyright & patent investigations, blackmail, stalking & harassment, missing persons, sports investigations, plant hire and construction industry investigations and many more.

With the Police so hard pushed to investigate fraud and white-collar crimes, we can assist businesses and private individuals, gather intelligence, establish evidence and document by way of detailed witness statements and interviews, then report to the appropriate authorities or your legal representatives.

Surveillance and undercover work can be an integral part of any investigation; our experienced surveillance teams, managed by former detectives and military personnel with a wealth of experience, strategically located all over UK ready to assist, we can deal with any form of surveillance, criminal, corporate, accident injury and cheating partner surveillance. We use state-of-the-art covert equipment, cameras and drone technology to assist; our successes have been praised by the police and the courts. 

Test purchases, either to gather evidence of crime or to help enhance business practices, all covertly video recorded for evidential and training purposes.

As security consultants we also offer detailed security surveys of commercial and private properties, and professional bug sweeps – what you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours.

We work strictly to our set hourly rates and will not run away with the costs.

So, if you have need of a professional and experienced Private Investigator or Security Consultant do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.You will be in safe hands, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Surelock’s Security Surveys

Surelock offer bespoke security surveys / risk assessments for your home, business or person.

It is so important to ensure your premises are secure and valuables kept safe, especially now when crime is riff and sadly the Police do not have the resources to respond or deal with thefts and burglaries either at the time or after to investigate adequately. Hardly any reported burglaries are investigated or solved

Thieves come in all shapes and sizes, the professional who meticulously plan their crimes (Footballers homes), smash and grab gangs targeting high value items (Designer stores), then opportunist thieves who just stroll the streets trying to identify an easy target (your home), or the walk-in thief (shop lifting) which is so commonplace nowadays.

Do not wait for an incident to happen, prevent it with a security survey. Recovering from a burglary, theft, vandalism on business premises or in the home costs you a fortune and much trauma but can be reduced by effective security. Prevention is better than cure and most definitely less expensive. If you really care, then it is time to act and test your security / safety.

High value thefts are frequent we read about them in the newspapers regularly, targeting celebrities’ homes or homes of footballers when they are away playing a game, these thieves are often violent putting families at risk, stealing high value items usually at gun or knife point, even those who earn a small fortune do not look after their own security or the safety of their family.

Surelock’s senior surveyor has many years’ experience having worked in the Police as a Crime Prevention Officer, dealing with major crimes and terrorism threats, trained to Home Office standards and a long standing member of The Association of Security Consultants – https://securityconsultants.org.uk  

During a security survey / risk assessment, we examine your existing security, identify failures, and recommend future installations. We do not install burglar alarms or CCTV, but we can recommend a man who does.

Apart from the obvious benefit of minimising losses, this will also provide increased peace of mind to your family, staff or residents and from the business perspective is likely to lead to happier work environment, increased efficiency, improved image with customers and sometimes lower insurance premiums. Don’t wait for a crime to happen, prevent it from happening!

We will carry out a full survey of your home or business premises. The site perimeter, integrity of buildings and vulnerability of individual rooms are examined in detail together with existing physical/electronic measures and procedures already in place to reduce crime. We have found alarm systems that do not work, CCTV cameras that are hidden and view blocked, recording systems that are out of date.

Our easy-to-read illustrated report summarises the findings of the survey, quantitatively assesses the overall vulnerability of the premises, highlights areas at risk and offers appropriate and cost-effective suggestionsas to how these may be addressed in the form of a prioritised Action List.

Whether it be domestic / home or business / office, if you have a need for a security survey do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, so if you require this professional service, please contact us to discuss  https://www.surelock.org/contact-us Don’t wait until it is too late, spend a little now instead of a lot of time and anguish after an incident.

Surelock – Brand Protection

Surelock’s Brand Protection Team are part of one of oldest established Investigative and Security Consultancy companies in UK, consistently carrying out investigations and achieving some of the largest seizures of our clients’ counterfeits, also policing the internet worldwide for infringements.

During recent years, we have been directly responsible for some of the biggest seizures of counterfeit designer wear, high end watches and perfumes ever seen in UK, working with the authorities to take these sometimes-dangerous products off the streets and assisting in the prosecution of major criminal gangs.

A great deal of hard work and professionalism goes into these operations, utilizing our expertise, making test buys, surveillance, undercover work and research, then working in partnership with the authorities, City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and Trading Standards authorities throughout UK, who progress the investigations, carrying out the enforcement actions and undertake prosecutions.

We register our clients brands using the UK Border Force Application for Action (AFA) where suspected counterfeit goods are seized at the Port of entry, authenticate them and then they are destroyed.

One of our cases recently resulted in the infringer being sentenced to 43 months imprisonment and a £500,000 + Proceeds of Crime Order. 

We have worked for some brands who have had the most serious of counterfeit problems and managed to get this under control with the help of the authorities.

We are fortunate to have a very dedicated team, drawn from Police, Trading Standards, HM Customs, Military and the Private Sector, backed up by professional undercover and surveillance operatives, that’s why we can offer a service second to none.

Nobody wants consumers to be the victim of counterfeit substandard goods that could harm them or leave them out of pocket, so it’s always worth looking out for those tell-tale signs. Be aware of cheap prices, take note of where the product is being sold and pay attention to the packaging and labelling of the items, it is easy to compare with the genuine products online.

We always say that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

So if you are looking for help with your brand protection, look no more, we will assist you to design an anti-counterfeit strategy, police the internet and market place to keep your brand safe.

Surelock are specialists in Brand Protection and protect our client’s intellectual property rights, working together for a number of major brands, conducting numerous investigations and online take downs worldwide, working with the authorities on enforcement action and prosecutions – take a look at our brand protection services.

If you need help building a brand protection strategy for your business or with pro-active investigations to help stop counterfeits, then please do not hesitate to get in touch, we are always happy to talk and advise.

Surelock – Tool Hire & Construction Industry

Surelock has a particular expertise in the tool hire and construction industry with over 25 years and experience.

We have a nationwide team who can respond quickly and deal with the following: –

  • CRIME / FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – a dedicated team of experienced investigators who over the years have successfully investigated most things for a wide range of clients, whether it be a burglary, robbery, theft of valuable items or fraud. At the end of the day, we will provide you with all the intelligence / evidence you need in order to progress the investigation, legal / discipline proceedings or liaise with the Police
  • INTERNAL / DISCIPLINE INVESTIGATIONS – our team can assist with investigations of internal matters and staff interviews. Employee theft, absenteeism and false sickness claims
  • SURVELLANCE – surveillance teams strategically placed all over UK to deal with criminal, accident injury and corporate surveillance. All surveillance is legal covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep you informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited recording is also available if required.
  • SECURITY SURVEYS – we have years of experience in the field of security surveys / risk assessments, which include Entry & Exits, Windows, CCTV, Access control, Alarm systems, Physical Security measures both existing and possible future installations, any security procedures that are in place. Vulnerabilities identified in the survey will be highlighted, and cost-effective solutions will be provided in an easy-to-read illustrated report. The surveyors are fully accredited by the appropriate bodies under Home Office guidelines and have the necessary security clearance with over 30 years of experience.
  • COVERT SERVICES – our engineer can assist with the installation of covert camera’s and listening devices which can assist in the investigation of crime and other misdemeanours.
  • BUG SWEEPS – our dedicated engineer who has over 30 years’ experience, most of his equipment is purpose built. We conduct a full electronic sweep of the premises, then using handheld wands for near field examinations of the respective rooms / offices, computers, and telephone equipment, finally very importantly a finger-tip search examining power supplies, ceiling tiles, thus at the end of the operation, we can genuinely say that there is nothing there or indeed find out that there was, that is what our clients rely on! 
  • TRAINING – we can provide a number of training courses specifically designed for your company – Fraud Awareness, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Sexual Offences Awareness and more.

Surelock is uniquely placed to meet these challenges and because of our expertise and dedicated team, we can offer your business a very tailored and specific range of preventative and proactive services as well as a comprehensive range of investigative services. Surelock will act quickly and discretely to prevent or minimize damage, assist with the recovery of assets and ensure any information obtained is of the highest evidential value. If the matter then goes further, we are ideally placed to assist with any legal proceedings.

We can also assist with the prevention and detection of corporate, employee or domestic crime and recovery of assets.

If you would like to discuss more please make contact via [email protected]

Surelock’s Services for Premier League Football Clubs

It’s a great pleasure to work on behalf of Premier League Football Clubs, one of which we have done for over 17 years, working directly with their security team.

We wonder sometimes though with players earning such good money, many do not take the security of themselves, their family or their home seriously, probably because they are too busy travelling, training and playing the game.

Whilst players are away, such as at The Euros 2024, their homes and families are most at risk.

We provide several confidential services for the clubs: –

  • Investigations
  • Test purchases
  • Surveillance, physical, covert and electronic 
  • Electronic Countermeasures Sweeps (Bug sweeps)
  • Crowd monitoring in the stadium and enroute to games

Considering recent events at many clubs, where violent robberies have occurred when the players are either playing away, or indeed representing their Country overseas. We provide the following services: – 

  • Risk assessments 
  • Security surveys
  • Advice on personal security
  • Regular vehicle checks for tracking devices

Regardless of how famous you are or how busy, prevention is better the cure!

With Surelock you deal with experts who have many years’ experiences in this field, and we provide a personal service.

You will be in safe hands, so if you have a need for this professional service, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Some of Our Endorsements from Satisfied Clients

Since Roy Herridge QPM formed Surelock over 25 years ago, we have never been the type of company that accepts an assignment, gets it done and takes the money. We like to form a personal relationship with our clients, both private and corporate, keeping in touch and making sure they are happy. That is what builds up a close bond, most of our work was by recommendation and word of mouth.

At the beginning Roy used to accept work, particularly from individual clients, having achieved the objective, he never invoiced as he felt sorry for the them. Obviously, you cannot run a company like that nowadays, as bills need to be paid.

That is why client testimonials are so important for us, they give the team a pat on the back and keeps everyone happy.

In all the years we have only had two bad reviews, and these were proved to be malicious, since then we receive many 5-star reviews, here are just a few: –

“Ron Harrison and his team took instructions from my daughter, who was about to be defrauded of a huge amount of money. Ron saw through the deception and advised my daughter, saving her money, tears and humiliation.”

Steve Gaskin – Crime Expert, crime consultant both TV and Radio, former Senior Scotland Yard Detective

“Ron and Dave cannot be enough help. Their expertise and swift, efficient action makes them a pleasure to work with and you see instant results from their work. I only wish I had this company on speed dial years prior to using them. Would highly recommend”.

Eleanor Tomlinson – famous traditional artist and illustrator

“Ron, yourself and Roy can and should be truly proud of what you built together. In our many years of working together you’ve both been the epitome of professional, courteous but unflappably effective. Best wishes to you both.”

Steve Corcoran – CEO and Legend in the Construction & Tool Hire Industry

“Ron and his team provide anti-counterfeiting services for our clients, helping to identify and remove infringing products from the market. They are thorough, know how to work through the details and communicate, and, most importantly, take decisive action to protect your business. Ron is a pleasure to work with and I would thoroughly recommend his services.”

Teri Niadna – Managing Director, Brandgenuity

Following a successful operation with PIPCU and seizure of £200 million of counterfeits, a pat on the back makes our work so much more worthwhile – “Thanks to our amazing team of investigators Surelock Investigators and Security Consultants led by Ron Harrison and their continued efforts to protect our brands.”  

From the Head of Brand Protection at LVMH

“Sometimes in life things happen which one is unable to manage without the assistance of professionals. In my case the service I received from Surelock was extremely helpful. I am very impressed and grateful to the inspectors for their expert advice and support, and definitely made the right decision in seeking Surelock services. I would like to express my gratitude to all involved and if ever needed help again I would not hesitate to contact them.” 

From a Grateful Client

“I have known Ron and the team at Surelock for well over 10 years. Ron represents many well-known international brands. He has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the world of brand protection / anti-counterfeiting, and is very results-focused in his work. Ron is professional, trustworthy and always a pleasure to deal with”.

Experienced IP lawyer

“I have worked with Ron and Surelock for several years in my role as MD of Bravado – the world’s largest music merchandise company. Not just is he efficient and professional but he is very driven and is a real achiever delivering consistently good results. Ron is also a top guy and a pleasure to work with”. 

Managing Director Bravado International Group

“We have worked with Ronald and his company for several years now and have a fantastic working relationship with him. Always very professional and expects the highest of standards for all his work. Ronald Harrison’s experience and knowledge within this sector seems to be limitless and this knowledge, especially for the laws and legislation within the investigatory field, gives each and every one of his clients 110% reassurance with their tasks. We look forward to many more years working closely with him”. 

Director of Security Company

“Surelock are always our first port of call on any asset management issues. They have always been highly professional and very effective whenever we have instructed them. Clients to whom we have recommended them say the same. Ron Harrison is a pleasure to work with and exceptionally knowledgeable in his field”. 

Specialist employment Lawyer

“Facing a somewhat complicated situation that required a pragmatic approach at the same time as extreme sensitivity, I was very grateful to have access to Ronald’s experience. His integrity is absolutely unquestionable, and I do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone requiring a significant level of very practical experience in an unusual field, along with an intelligent application of his extensive knowledge”. 

In-House consultant to overseas Royal Family

“Ronald’s work is that of a true professional, detailing every step of his operation. He is trustworthy, reliable and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Ronald for his services at hand”. 

Head of Licensing for Famous US celebrity

“We have worked with Ronald Harrison of Surelock on a big project. It was a great pleasure to work with him. He proved to be very serious about his work and attentive towards the people he works with. He uses a collaborative approach in trying to solve any issue arising throughout the project and always is fair, honest and transparent. It would be an honour to have the chance to work with Ronald again and I would recommend him for any other partnership without any hesitation”. 

Director of Investigation in Azerbaijan

“Ron and I met 35 years ago when he was with Scotland Yard and I was with the FBI. We have remained friends since we met and have been doing private investigations together since we both retired. He is a true professional and an excellent investigator”. 

Former Senior FBI Agent and US Private Investigator

“Couldn’t have asked for a better PI. Ron is incredibly responsive, professional, and offered great advice. The service he conducted was done with impeccable timing, and should you be looking for a locating service, I would personally recommend this company”. 

Private client, member of the public 

So if you are looking for help with any of our Core Services, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-uswe will informally discuss all the options and advise on the best way forward, and after we have achieved that we will stay in touch.

Surelock – Can I afford to use a Private Detective

Potential clients, both private and corporate, are often in a desperate state following a major incident, when they consider using a Private Detective, they will search the internet and usually contact the first one that attracts their eye, but in the back of their mind they are thinking “Can I afford this”.

We will always discuss fully the situation you face, and how we can help, if we cannot help, we will tell you straightaway.

At Surelock we work to set hourly rates for all our core services, we have not changed these for years, we will put you at ease, fully explain costs from the outset and email a copy of our rates for the service required and our terms and conditions.

Make sure the company you are about to employ are members of a credible organisation such as The Association of British Investigators https://www.theabi.org.uk

Surelock has over 25 years’ experience in the private sector and many years’ experiences in the police / military service, so there is not much we cannot help you with, the testimonials on our web site speak for themselves.

We can assist with: –

FRAUD – Our investigators have over 30 years’ experience in the Police, some have worked in the Fraud Squad at Scotland Yard, we can investigate private or corporate frauds.

SURVEILLANCE – Our surveillance teams are led by career detectives or military personnel who spent most of their service on the ground learning everything there is to know about surveillance, whether it is corporate, accident injury or domestic cheating partner, we can help.

SECURITY SURVEYS – Our Security Surveyor has nearly 40 years’ experience in the police and is qualified to Home Office Standards, we have conducted security surveys on Government buildings, commercial premises and private homes.

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES SWEEPS – Our Bug Sweep Engineer has over 35 years’ experience from the Police also as an electronic engineer, instructed by large Corporates, Premier League Footballs Clubs, Law Firms, Financial Institutions and Private clients to conduct this important work.

BRAND PROTECTION – Our brand protection team has been doing this work for over 21 years both in the UK and worldwide, utilising experts from the Police, Trading Standards and Public Sector. With notable successes we have an excellent working relationship with The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), Trading Standards and UK Border Force, and have successfully achieved some of the biggest seizures of counterfeits ever in the UK. We also boast a very proactive online investigation team. 

CONCLUSION – So you can see we have quite a formidable team of highly experienced operatives ready to help, regardless of what your problem is, look at our web site www.surelock.org

CALL US NOW – 0333 6000 300 or EMAIL – [email protected] even if it is only for advice, we are happy to chat.

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Surelock’s Private Investigation & Security Consultancy Services

A great deal of our work nowadays focuses on our successful brand protection investigations, we have a dedicated team for this, the results we achieve are second to none.

We have always offered a very personable service to our clients and have an exceptional team of highly qualified investigators nationwide, coming from the Private Sector, Police and Military backgrounds, who can deal with most things.

  • Fraud / Crime Investigations.
  • Surveillance.
  • Security Surveys.
  • Bug Sweeps.
  • Test purchases.
  • Tracing & Due Diligence.

Over the years we have successfully conducted many types of investigations, an overseas murder, serious assault and rape investigations, major fire investigations, theft of valuable arts / antiques, worldwide investigations for a shipping company, copyright & patent investigations, blackmail, stalking & harassment, missing persons, sports investigations, plant hire and construction Industry investigations and many more.

With the Police so hard pushed to investigate fraud and white-collar crimes, we can assist businesses and private individuals, gather intelligence, establish evidence and document by way of detailed witness statements and interviews, then report to the appropriate authorities or your legal representatives.

Surveillance and undercover work can be an integral part of any investigation; our experienced surveillance teams, managed by former detectives and military personnel with a wealth of experience, strategically located all over UK ready to assist, we can deal with any form of surveillance, corporate, accident injury and cheating partner surveillance. We use state-of-the-art covert equipment, cameras and drones to assist; our successes have been praised by the police and the courts. 

Test purchases, either to gather evidence of crime or to help enhance business practices, all covertly video recorded for evidential and training purposes.

As security consultants we also offer detailed security surveys of commercial and private properties, and professional bug sweeps – what you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours.

So, if you have need of a Private Investigator or Security Consultant do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Stalking & Harassment – Rachel’s Story in her own words…

How It All Started

In early 2013, during my tenure at a prestigious financial institution in the City of London, I routinely fielded numerous business calls daily, with a significant portion originating from recruitment agencies presenting potential opportunities.

One Tuesday morning, I received a call from ‘Dan’, a known agent at a well-established recruitment agency. 

I was immediately impressed by his charisma, professionalism, deep understanding of my field, and his personalised approach to supporting my next career move.

We scheduled a face-to-face meeting to discuss several opportunities, but I couldn’t foresee its long-term implications. At that time, I was vulnerable and distressed due to my father’s poor health. My focus on professional goals prevented me from noticing any behavioural ‘red flags’.

Key Behavioural Characteristics (Stalker – Harasser)

‘Dan’ was highly attentive, consistently complimenting my professional achievements and mirroring my interests and aspirations. 

He created a unique sense of connection, making me feel understood and appreciated. 

An emotional bond quickly formed, and I believed he was genuinely promoting my professional profile. He made me feel exceptionally valued, both professionally and personally.

After six months, I became intimately involved with ‘Dan’, a relationship that left lasting scars. 

His compliments, affection, and charm led me to believe he could also be the perfect partner and soulmate. However, this was short-lived, and what followed profoundly changed my life.

All of a sudden ‘Dan’s’ behaviour shifted; he became controlling, critical, and dismissive of my emotions. 

I endured silent treatments and guilt trips, which eroded my self-worth and common sense. 

He alienated me from family, friends, and colleagues, blaming them and me for our issues. When I didn’t comply with his wishes, he became envious, passive-aggressive, and distant, displaying a lack of empathy that was frightening.

I discovered he was also smearing my reputation, including my professional standing, to his friends and colleagues. 

He contacted my firm, using deceitful tactics to undermine my professional integrity. 

His charisma and deceptiveness convinced everyone, enhancing his sense of entitlement and superiority. 

His inflated ego and victim mentality led to various forms of exploitation, especially financial and emotional, which I was continuously subjected to.

Realising something was fundamentally wrong, I began preparing an escape plan. 

Isolated and without support, I told him I needed time for myself, avoiding direct blame. 

His response was anger, rage, and ultimately violence.

He became physically abusive, shaking me to the point of dizziness and pushing me against walls, slapping me, and threatening me with sharp knives to mark my body and promising further fatal harm if I tried to leave. 

Terrified, I avoided work and contact with the outside world. 

He started stalking me relentlessly, appearing everywhere I went.

Despite my efforts to remain under the radar, ‘Dan’s’ stalking intensified. 

He monitored my every move, appearing outside my home and alternative work places, following me on public transport, and shadowing me at the supermarkets. 

The omnipresence of his friends, who participated in the ‘Harassment’ campaign, added to my sense of entrapment. 

They were everywhere, ensuring I saw their smirking faces, conveying an unspoken threat.

Social media became another battleground. ‘Dan’ and his friends bombarded me with derogatory comments daily. 

Their relentless attacks eroded my confidence and sense of security, making me feel increasingly isolated and vulnerable.

The deceitful call from the “Post Office,” requesting a close family member’s address to deliver a ‘package’, was a stark reminder of ‘Dan’s’ pervasive reach. 

This calculated move aimed to invade my last sanctuary, pushing me further into a state of terror.

The Police

I eventually decided to contact the Police, as I had been blaming myself for everything that was happening to me. 

My self-confidence and reasoning were so eroded that I felt I didn’t deserve protection and had to endure the situation.

I went to a nearby Police Station and was received by two young Officers. 

I spent about three hours explaining my case, shaking uncontrollably, and feeling ill. I knew that ‘Dan’ wanted to harm me. 

To my surprise, the Officers laughed, telling me I was overly sensitive and that every relationship has ‘ups and downs’. They insisted I needed to prove I was in real danger. 

I was speechless and shocked.

Desperately, I begged them to consider my case and submitted all the evidence I had: screenshots from social media, threatening messages on my phone, a list of missed calls, and other alarming forms of evidence. 

They dismissed my case, saying they lacked reasonable grounds to act.

Undeterred, I visited another Police Station, only to be told the same thing. 

They claimed I was overreacting and needed to prove I was in danger.

Meanwhile, the ‘Stalking’ and ‘Harassment’ continued. 

‘Dan’ and his friends were aware of my contact with the Police and mocked me on social media, sending indirect messages that I would be punished for involving Law Enforcement. 

These messages were accompanied by derogatory comments about the Police, the Law Enforcement, and the Legal system, as well.

The Solicitor’s Intervention

I eventually consulted a prominent City solicitor with expertise in ‘Stalking’ and ‘Harassment’. Despite his high fees, his reputation as one of the best in the City of London made him my best option.

The solicitor sent “Cease-and-Desist” letters to Dan and his friends, but their response was outrageous, accusing ME of threatening them and their families. 

Recognising the complexity of the situation and following additional consultations with all the evidence we had, the solicitor advised me to “vanish”, as he realised this was not a straightforward case.

Legal Framework on ‘Stalking’ and ‘Harassment’ in 2013

At that time, although the legislative framework had clarified the definition of ‘Stalking’ as a “course of conduct” constituting both ‘Harassment’ and ‘Stalking’ and had introduced a separate offense for ‘Stalking’ causing “fear of violence” or “serious distress,” providing a clearer basis for Police investigations and prosecutions, I still felt completely on my own!

Private Investigators – “Surelock Global Investigators”

Reaching a breaking point, I decided to engage Private Investigators to handle my situation effectively. 

It was crucial to find experts who were at the top of their field, capable of providing a customised approach that aligned with my specific needs, priorities, and requirements. 

I needed professionals who could be both proactive and reactive, anticipating issues and responding swiftly to any developments.

After an extensive search and thorough evaluation of various agencies, I identified “Surelock Global Investigators” as the best in the Industry. 

Their reputation for excellence, combined with their specialised expertise in handling complex cases like mine, made them the ideal choice. 

They offered a comprehensive range of services tailored to my circumstances, ensuring that every aspect of my situation was meticulously managed.

Their track record of successful outcomes and their commitment to Client satisfaction reassured me that I was in capable hands. 

“Surelock Global Investigators” demonstrated a deep understanding of the nuances of ‘Stalking and Harassment’ cases, providing me with confidence that they could manage the complexities of my situation effectively.

Furthermore, their proactive approach to investigations and their ability to adapt strategies based on evolving circumstances instilled a sense of trust and reliability. 

I was impressed by their attention to detail and their dedication to achieving results while prioritising my safety and well-being.

Working with “Surelock Global Investigators” provided me with a sense of empowerment and support during a challenging time. 

Their professionalism, expertise, and hyper-personalised approach were instrumental in helping me navigate the complexities of my case and take steps towards resolution and recovery.

Resolution

Dan and his ‘associates’ soon became aware of my engagement with “Surelock Global Investigators”. 

It appeared evident that they had thoroughly researched the situation and received assurances regarding the calibre of professionals they would be contending with. 

“Surelock Global Investigators”  boasts a team of ‘seasoned’ Law Enforcement experts with unparalleled experience in handling every single case, no matter how complex, such as ‘Stalking and Harassment’.

As a result, ‘Dan’ and his cohorts gradually ceased their activities and began to withdraw from social media and my life. 

Despite this, ‘Dan’ maintained his fixation and resorted to creating numerous fake social media profiles to continue his ‘Stalking’ behaviour. 

However, his messages often betrayed his growing concern about potential legal consequences, expressing fear of being apprehended by Law Enforcement. 

Tragically, he passed away several years ago due to an extended illness.

Without the intervention of “Surelock Global Investigators”, I firmly believe that ‘Dan’ and his associates would have posed a significant threat to my safety and well-being. 

Their determination and relentless pursuit underscore the importance of having dedicated professionals like “Surelock Global Investigators” in such challenging circumstances.

Although strides have been made in reinforcing the legal framework surrounding ‘Stalking and Harassment’, much remains to be done to support victims like myself. 

Law Enforcement Agencies require highly trained Officers and sufficient resources to effectively prevent and prosecute such crimes, safeguarding individuals from harm before it’s too late.

I am immensely grateful to “Surelock Global Investigators” for providing me with peace of mind, security and safety during a tumultuous period. 

Their unwavering support proved invaluable in both my personal and professional life. 

They have become trusted partners, and I cannot overstate my appreciation for their solid presence and continuous support.

Please do not hesitate to contact Surelock – you will be in safe hands – we are always happy to have a chat. Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

Surelock – Stalking & Harassment

Many would have recently watched the Netflix series Baby Reindeer, where a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives, as he unknowingly enters into years of being stalked when he takes pity on a stranger by giving them cup of tea on the house.

This is a real problem today and cases require the skills of an experienced investigator, for advice and investigation.

If you think you are being stalked or the victim of harassment, report your concerns to the police. Who may apply for a SPO – Stalking Protection Order.

Tell a friend or relative when you are going out.

Always take a mobile phone with you.

Attack alarms are easy to purchase and should be carried.

Detail incidents in a diary / log of what has happened.

If you are receiving written threats or messages keep copies of these.

Do not answer telephone calls from withheld numbers.

If you establish who is stalking you, do not approach them direct.

Report the incidents to the Police, but sadly in this day and age you may get little response, then is the time to consider hiring a Private Investigator, who will be able to assist with: – 

  • Advice on how to keep safe.
  • Gather intelligence and evidence this.
  • Carry out a period of anti-surveillance.
  • Prepare a full report / evidence pack to submit to the authorities or your lawyers.
  • Assist in what further steps to take.

If you need help or advice on Stalking and Harassment please do not hesitate to contact us, via our web site page – https://www.surelock.org/contact-us email [email protected] or telephone 0333 6000 300 – we treat all such investigations in strict confidence.