Squirrel Investigations Limited

Jeremy Holland is a private investigator based in Preston, covering Preston and the surrounding areas - run by experienced detective Jeremy Holland

The company ethos is to deliver the highest quality outcome, in a timely fashion, at a competitive price - something they are proud to say they accomplish case after case.

Following our recent temporary closure, Squirrel Investigations are pleased to announce that from Wednesday the 1st July, staff are available for deployment once more. It has been a difficult period whereby we have had to refuse instructions, but that was necessary to protect our own health, and that of those with whom we come into contact. Moving forward, we will continue to monitor Government recommendations, and each instruction will, of course, be subject to a full risk assessment. 

Owner/Director Jes Holland has become a member of The Association of British Investigators. Founded back in 1913, The ABI is one of the oldest and most respected trade organisations. All its members are vetted, and must meet strict eligibility criteria, and, as a consequence, The ABI is the only body endorsed by The Law Society of England and Wales.

Squirrel Investigations were instructed by a client who needed to confirm that an individual was still residing in the UK, and to confirm a place of residence in order to instigate civil proceedings. Observations were conducted at his last known address, and his parents address, together with places he was known to or suspected to frequent. This resulted in a positive identification of the individual, confirmation of his adress, and intelligence on his lifestyle which would/will prove useful when documents are required to be served on him. 

Squirrel Investigations were contacted by a client who required the service of a statutory demand on an individual. The client advised that the debtor was expected to be evasive, as previous serves had proved troublesome. Once the original documentation was reveived from the client, the documents were personally served within two business days. 

Private clients often need to locate someone, whether it be a family member or otherwise. Squirrel will utilise their extensive experience of detective tradecraft, coupled with modern investigative techniques to locate such people.

Private clients increasingly seek confirmation of suspicions surrounding partners behaviour, and through the use of covert surveillance techniques, Squirrel can often confirm or negate such suspicions.

Available for prospective tenants, partners or other scenarios where an individual seeks to determine the suitability of a person, or their social habits.

Squirrel Investigations employ the latest techniques to trace and recover property on behalf of their clients. This usually results in significant savings for the client, and protects their business. Careful consideration is given to the circumstances of each case, ensuring that due cognisance is given to the particular scenario to ensure the right approach is adopted. Evidence gathered during these operations is available for use in possible criminal prosecutions.

Corporate clients may need to know the movements of staff, especially when fraud is suspected. Squirrel Investigations can deliver lifestyle reports for use in disciplinary cases, utilising GPS tracking or directed surveillance. Squirrel Investigations will fully comply with any legislation, such as RIPA, and will document the consideration of intrusion, human rights and privacy laws. Counter surveillance measures are also available by special arrangement.

Ask any experienced detective, and at some point in the conversation, they will refer to 'tradecraft'. This could be in relation to covert operations, surveillance, or interview technique, but in general, it relates to experience learnt in the field.One factor that can influence tradecraft, is location. If something doesn't fit into a particular location, then, it's likely to be compromised.