Surveillance:

Surveillance is probably the most misunderstood and misused investigative tool. As a result, it is often expensive and nonproductive.

ESI International has blended its experience in conducting surveillance in vital and sensitive Federal cases, with the needs and resources of its clients. In doing so, ESI International has developed a method of conducting surveillances that will return the best outcome, on a continuing basis, for the resources invested. We do this by:

• Conducting a pre-surveillance survey to determine feasibility.
  
  
• Using the exact vehicles, equipment, and manpower dictated by the assignment and the client’s available resources.
  
  
• Preparing logs and reports that tie to video or photographic evidence, shortening trial or settlement preparation.
  
  
• Providing regular updates to the client regarding progress and costs.
  
  
• Using only trained investigators to conduct surveillance.
  
  
• Maintaining continuity in employment and evidence handling to ensure that clients have evidence and a credible witness at time of trial.

ESI International conducts surveillance on your timetable and within your budget.

Case Studies:

ESI International, Inc. was engaged to conduct surveillance on a plaintiff in a multi-million-dollar medical malpractice case wherein the plaintiff complained about decreased mobility, and inability to stand or walk for long periods of time.

ESI International’s pre-surveillance investigation discovered that the plaintiff was planning a family vacation. ESI International then determined where the plaintiff would be going (a National Park) and researched the plaintiff’s travel arrangements. Thereafter, ESI International dispatched a two-man team that discreetly followed and videotaped the plaintiff enjoying outdoor activities, including hiking, for a full week. The videotape evidence was instrumental in settling the case for hundreds of thousands of dollars less than anticipated.

ESI International, Inc. was retained by a wealthy woman on the east coast. The client advised that her husband was traveling to the west coast on business, and she was concerned that he may be having an affair.

Investigators from ESI International covertly watched the husband as he departed his plane upon arrival. The client’s suspicions were quickly confirmed when the man was greeted with a hug in the baggage claim by an unknown female. Video of the “greeting” was sent by e-mail to the client. After reviewing the tape, the client requested that the surveillance continue.

Later the same evening, the woman picked up the husband at his hotel. The couple was followed to a popular restaurant for dinner. While waiting for a table, the husband and his mistress were observed and video taped holding hands and kissing outside the restaurant.

ESI International was able to identify the mystery woman by running her vehicle license plate through the Department of Motor Vehicles. With this information, ESI International again contacted the client with an update. This time, the client had heard enough. The client requested that the investigator wait until her husband and his mistress were seated, and almost through with their dinner. At that point, the investigator was asked to call the client (using a cell phone), and approach the couples’ table.

First, the investigator handed the phone to the mistress and told her she had a call. Looking confused, the woman took the cell phone and said, “hello”? After a few choice words, the client instructed the woman to hand the cell phone to her husband who was then informed that his bags would be packed and at his office upon return.