Surveillance Investigation
Video & Photographic Surveillance in Boston, MA
When you need the truth — documented, indisputable, and ready to stand up in court — surveillance is the most powerful tool available. Scanlon Investigations Group (SIG) provides professional covert surveillance services throughout Boston, Greater Boston, and all of Massachusetts, deployed by investigators with decades of real law enforcement field experience.
Whether the case involves a suspected unfaithful spouse, an insurance claimant overstating injuries, a business partner acting against your interests, or a custody dispute requiring evidence of unfit parenting — SIG conducts discreet, targeted surveillance that delivers results without tipping off your subject.
Types of Surveillance SIG Conducts
SIG's surveillance capabilities span a wide range of personal, legal, and business matters. Every operation is planned carefully to maximize evidence yield while remaining fully within Massachusetts law.
Infidelity & Spousal Surveillance
Discreet covert surveillance documenting a suspected unfaithful partner's movements, meetings, and locations — providing peace of mind or evidence for divorce proceedings.
Child Custody & Parental Fitness
Video and photographic documentation of parenting behavior, living conditions, and daily routines relevant to Massachusetts Family Court custody disputes.
Insurance & Workers' Comp Fraud
Field surveillance documenting individuals whose physical activities contradict reported injuries — for insurers, employers, and attorneys managing fraudulent claims.
Corporate & Business Surveillance
Monitoring of employees, business partners, or competitors suspected of theft, fraud, trade secret misappropriation, or violation of non-compete agreements.
Civil Litigation Support
Evidence gathering for slip-and-fall, personal injury, and other civil matters where a plaintiff's or defendant's actions need independent, credible documentation.
Cohabitation Investigations
Confirming whether a former spouse or partner is cohabitating with a new partner — a key factor in alimony modification and child support cases in Massachusetts.
Evidence Delivered
What SIG's Surveillance Evidence Includes
Every SIG surveillance engagement produces professionally documented evidence designed for court use. You will receive a complete package — not just raw footage.
Standard Evidence Package
Why People Hire a Surveillance Investigator in Boston
- Suspected cheating spouse or partner
- Workers' compensation fraud investigation
- Child in potentially unsafe environment
- Insurance claimant misrepresenting injuries
- Parental fitness dispute in family court
- Employee theft or misconduct on company time
- Verify cohabitation for alimony modification
- Business partner suspected of working for competitor
- Personal injury plaintiff surveillance
- Confirm a subject's true residence or location
- Document repeated custody order violations
- Monitor court-ordered no-contact compliance
How It Works
SIG's Surveillance Investigation Process
Free Confidential Consultation
You speak directly with Stephen Scanlon — no intake forms, no assistants. Discuss your situation, your goals, and what kind of evidence would best support your case. No obligation and no cost.
Surveillance Strategy & Planning
SIG develops a targeted operation plan — the right equipment, timing, locations, and legal framework — based on your specific subject, location, and evidentiary needs. A retainer and transparent pricing are agreed upon before any work begins.
Covert Field Surveillance
Licensed SIG investigators conduct surveillance operations using state-of-the-art covert equipment. All activity is logged in real time with timestamps, GPS coordinates, and written observation notes. Operations remain strictly within Massachusetts law.
Evidence Compilation & Report
All footage, photographs, and logs are compiled into a professional evidence package — written report, video, photos, and chain-of-custody documentation — ready for your attorney or for personal review.
Debrief & Ongoing Support
SIG reviews findings with you directly. If additional coverage is needed, or if testimony is required for court proceedings, SIG investigators are available to support your case through to resolution.
In Massachusetts, a licensed private investigator may legally conduct visual surveillance from any public location or place they have lawful access to. It is illegal to trespass on private property, intercept private communications (wiretapping), or access protected computer systems. SIG operates exclusively within these boundaries — protecting the legal integrity of every piece of evidence we collect and ensuring it remains admissible in Massachusetts courts. All SIG investigators are fully licensed under Massachusetts state regulations.
Common Questions
Surveillance Investigation FAQ
Service Coverage
Surveillance Services Across Massachusetts
SIG conducts surveillance investigations throughout Boston, Greater Boston, and all of Massachusetts — covering all cities, towns, and counties statewide. Common surveillance service areas include:
Don't see your city? SIG serves all of Massachusetts — including Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Contact us to confirm coverage for your area.