Welcome to Vanguard Associates UK Ltd, a dynamic investigation and security consultancy established by selected professionals from diverse investigative and security backgrounds, all of whom have a wealth of knowledge, experience and exceptional integrity.
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What do you love most about your job?
Resolving issue and conflicts on behalf of clients and providing a cost effective service. We are also full members of the Association of British Investigators, the leading UK professional body which is working with the Law Society of England & Wales and included in the Law Society of Scotland Approved Supplier Scheme. Vanguard is able to provide our services throughout the United Kingdom and in many cases beyond our shores.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Following 30 years service in the Metropolitan Police primarily as a Detective I gained a vast amount of law enforcement knowledge and training in many diverse aspects which were eminently transferable to the private sector.
Why should our clients choose you?
We provide professional cost effective solutions tailored to the requirements of the client and work with our clients to achieve the aims and objectives of the enquiry.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Much of our investigation research can be achieved on line, however some will require boots on the ground to add the final details to an investigation. Much depends on the nature of the enquiry as no two issues are the same and we will discuss with you how we intend to support you with the investigation.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Where appropriate we will use PPE when dealing with members of the public and suspects alike and in relation to the service of documents a high level of care is taken to protect the operative and Respondent alike.
Surveillance
Surveillance is an excellent method of investigation when used in conjunction with good intelligence and often leads to the identification of additional intelligence and, more importantly, evidence which can be invaluable to clients.
We are regularly instructed in relation to investigations concerning allegations of theft, criminal damage, fraud, infidelity concerns, dishonest employees, personal injury, missing persons, or to acquire detailed evidence in support of impending legal action.
Vanguard’s dedicated team of male and female operatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be deployed at short notice if required within the UK. We also have the ability to deploy our team internationally in support of client’s investigations.
Each operative is highly trained in the discipline of covert surveillance techniques, deploying a variety of methods to lawfully achieve the operational objectives in order to secure the best possible evidence, fully supported by movement logs, colour video footage and still photographs. The photographic evidence produced is of a standard that cannot be disputed by the subject of the operation.
Fraud Investigation
Should you require fraud investigation or private investigator services in Croydon, Sutton, Bromley, Surrey and Sussex or throughout the UK, and often beyond, Vanguard are able to provide the following services:
Litigation Support
Due Diligence Enquiries (Personal & Corporate)
Intelligence Gathering
Computer Forensic Support
Witness Statements
Process Serving
Internal Investigations
Discipline and Grievance Investigations
Life Insurance Claims Investigation
Travel Insurance Claims Investigation
Professional Indemnity Claims Investigation
Theft of Goods in Transit Investigations
Search and Seizure Orders
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Criminal and Civil Case Reviews
Risk Management
Global Asset Tracing
Documentation Gathering
Forensic Examination
Corporate fraud investigations
Undercover investigations
Tribunal file investigations
Private Medical Claims Investigations
Mortgage Protection Claims Investigation
Internal Loss (Shrinkage) Investigations
Pre- & Post-Employment Investigations
Whistle Blowing Management
Polygraph testing (Lie Detection)
We at Vanguard Associates UK specialise in “Finding the Truth” in all aspects of corporate, fraud, financial and private investigations. We deliver a comprehensive “pre” and “in” employment screening and vetting processes to companies and organisations who employ individuals at high risk to themselves, their staff, and clients of their organisations.
Private Lie Detector Testing
Care-providers and Domestic Staff
Theft and Assault
Infidelity
Paternity Testing
Family Disputes
Sexual Abuse
Corporate Lie Detector Testing
Corporate Investigations
Employment Screening
Process Serving
The service of legal documents in a professional Court approved manner with a statement of service to supprt the client. Such documents include Divorce documents, Family Court documents, Orders to attend Court, Statutory Demands, winding Up and Bankruptcy Petitions and many more. We also provide an urgent service facility. Vanguard makes up to three attempts at service and will provide a certificate of service or sworn affidavit as required. We aim to make our first attendance within 24 hours and the case completed within seven days of the date of instruction.
Travellers & Squatters eviction support
Vanguard Associates can assist Bailiff companies with highly experienced and mature operatives to support them throughout England & Wales in connection with live removal operations together with the following issues:
The serving of Common Law Notices;
The serving of County and High Court Notices;
The removal of travellers;
Peaceful repossession of commercial premises;
The eviction of trespassers and squatters under Common Law and Court action;
Enforcement of High Court Writs including transfer up from County Courts;
Removal of abandoned horses.
Bespoke Courier Services
We personally deliver high value items to your client where they want them and when they require them.
Tracing missing persons
At Vanguard Associates we have an impressive track record with tracing missing persons whether they are family members, debtors, long lost friends, probate enquiries or individuals concerned in criminal activity. We normally exceed a success rate of 95% some of which can be achieved very quickly and in other cases it can take a longer period of time.
General investigations
With over 40 years professional investigation experience within the UK and globally at Vanguard we are confident in our ability to conduct any investigation to a standard that will meet the requirements of a criminal prosecution or the the civil standard. We work with our clients to achieve the best outcome and solution in a cost effective manner.
Anti social behaviour evidence gathering
You may be a landlord, housing association, local authority or a regular householder, all of whom can suffer from the effects of anti-social behaviour. Such behaviour can take the form of excessive noise, loud music being played late at night, graffiti, criminal damage, the use of narcotics, inconsiderate parking and a whole range of issues which may well affect you or your tenants’ peaceful living.
Vanguard Associates UK can assist you by providing the relevant evidence to secure injunctions against the minority of those responsible for the disruption to the lives of the majority of householders and tenants.
