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Undercover surveillance

Undercover surveillance can often be the only way to find out what you need to know, and must be backed up when possible by photographic or video evidence.  Empire Pacific Investigative Services act for many private and corporate clients who are able to take advantage of our vast experience and specialization in this field.  We use state-of-the-art technology, and select equipment in line with your budget and/or particular needs. After we have collected the necessary evidence, we can provide a witness to appear in court if necessary.

Discreet Operations

Discreet Undercover Operations Get You the Evidence You Need. Successful litigation demands solid evidence, which is often uncovered during discreet undercover operations. Whether it's a covert undercover operation with high-tech surveillance equipment or a complicated undercover sting, your operation's success relies clearly upon the investigators' knowledge and experience.

At Empire Pacific Investigative Services, Inc., we have with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of hundreds of successful operations. Our undercover operators are quick and discreet, and they fully understand the details of undercover operations. Using the most advanced surveillance equipment, the EPIS, Inc., investigator's will deliver the evidence you need in a rapid, cost effective manner.

If you or your employees have noticed questionable or suspicious behavior, the undercover operations team at EPIS, Inc., will help you distinguish fact from theory by gathering information without attracting attention. We will customize your undercover operations investigation so you get only the services you need, whether it's an old-fashioned stake-out to high-tech video surveillance using the latest in surveillance cameras and other surveillance equipment. Client that had been involved in a relationship for some time employed Empire Pacific embarked on marriage. She had had some suspicions regarding

As the target was using our surveillance equipment is state-of-the-art, and includes transmitters , tracking systems, high-powered equipment with photo/video capabilities, and broadcast-quality hidden surveillance cameras. Using the most current technology lets us give you the necessary audio-visual documentation so you can see the true picture.

At Empire Pacific Investigative Services, Inc., our combination of intelligence, undercover operations experience and surveillance equipment technology allows us to offer you the most sophisticated and dependable investigation and surveillance services available. Give us a call today, and put the EPIS, Inc., agents to work for you.  

It's bad enough when an intruder breaks into your factory at night or a burglar holds up your store, but when your own employees steals from you, business owners are left dealing both with the loss and the disloyalty of trust. 

Internal theft is a potential problem in any business. We're not talking about an employee lifting a few pens from office supplies, but of the disciplined theft of merchandise and money – sometimes thousands and thousands of dollars worth, until the employee is caught. 

The majority of employees, like most of society are honest. Even the most trusting business owner can't ignore the possibility of internal theft. Here are a few safety measures to take to prevent light-fingered staff from ripping you off:  

Job Functions: Separate purchasing, receiving and accounting roles to reduce the autonomy in any one job.  When two or more people are involved in a particular function, instead of one, they would have to collude to defraud you.  

Purchasing: Centralize the purchasing function. Control purchase orders by pre-numbering them (in sequence), and get supporting documentation for each purchase of expense invoice. Use pre-numbered checks, so that all expenditures can be tracked in sequence.  

Receiving: Create and control a set receiving area. Count and weigh all materials and compare the results with the shipping documents. Use pre-numbered receiving control forms to record shipments. Assign two people to verify each shipment received: they will police each other (change at least one of the people frequently).  

Shipping: Use one employee to assemble an order and another to check and pack it to minimize theft opportunities (and errors). Seal cartons. Check merchandise as it is loaded. Maintain records of stock movements. Conduct frequent inventories.  

Cash Control: Close the register after every transaction.  Provide receipts. Require verification of voided or under-rings. Conduct surprise cash counts.  

Key Control: Never leave office keys hanging on a nail or in the lock, where they can be "borrowed" and duplicated.   Keep records of key use.    

NEVER RULE OUT ANYONE!  

By removing the opportunity you've greatly cut the odds of becoming a victim. Staff steals not only because they can get away with it, but because they have a financial need or think they're taking what's owed them. To spot high-risk employees, look for:  

Employees living beyond their means: there must be an outside source of income - it could be company profits.  Rule breakers: an employee who habitually violates company policy may not be trustworthy to handle merchandise or cash. 

Substance abusers: they often have financial pressures, or they have overcome the psychological barriers of theft.  

Chronic liars: experience shows that many liars also steal. Immature or troubled employees: they may find an emotional release in antisocial behaviors such as theft.  

Wronged employees: they may get back at you for grievances or perceived slights through stealing. When investigating an internal theft you can never rule out anyone, even long time employees. In fact, they may be more aware than anyone of the weaknesses in the security system and the ways around it.  

Some owners are inclined to overlook losses suffered through internal theft, or take it easy on the perpetrator - easier, certainly, than they would if the thief was a stranger. By not pursuing the incident, especially when losses are high, you set a bad precedent and only encourage more internal theft.    

It's disillusioning to find that a trusted employee has taken advantage of you and broken the law. By implementing basic loss prevention techniques, you can hopefully avoid this unpleasant scenario and reduce the chances of becoming a victim of internal theft.