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Our team at Salazar Investigations serves our clients with the highest quality private investigations services available. We make it our goal to provide you with the most efficient solutions to your investigative needs, our service is aimed at helping you make the informed decisions you need for your unique case. Our investigators will provide you with all the pertinent information after your investigation is concluded, this includes all reports, photographs, video tapes, voice recordings and statements gathered during the investigation. We equip all of our investigators with state-of-the-art technology and training to aid in accomplishing your investigative goals.
Helping others achieve their desired results, even if unfavourable. My goal is to find peace of mind or closure.
I conducted my own investigation on a personal and private matter. After a 6 month long waiting game (building a 4” Binder) for my own case, I figured out that this is what I wanted to pursue. Not only did I help myself, I know I wanted to help others solve their cases.
We are local, licensed, and insured. We produce... Bottom-line!
4.82/5.00
based on 64,495 reviews
TRIX has been so helpful! Especially Taylor! He took the time to really sympathize with my situation and help me find guidance. I’d hire them in a heartbeat!
12 Sep 2025
The best… the very best… I just have to say….. So many things. So so many. So. Let’s just start with the fact that I am bit of a self imposed arrogant jerk that thinks the world revolves around his schedule when he tries to use a PI for the first time. Princess here expects the red carpet!!! Haha I reached out to them on my timeline. Thinking about myself. Not thinking about anyone else in the world with obligations and responsibilities and sleep cycles. And I said.. you guys suck. I didn’t get what I expected because I’m a dumb dumb that didn’t know what was what. So of course I just blame everyone else for my own shortsightedness and in a pissed off mood at the very beginning expecting some sort of looney tunes song and dance and not getting one. I acted like the absolute diva that I am and brat that I am and I said “you guys suck”. Hahahahahaha Well They do not suck. Haha. I am a moron. And they were graceful. I had never used a private investigator before. I had an idea of what they do from all the movies I watch and books I read. But I never actually used one and saw how it actually actually works in the real world. I had a best friend that I grew up with…. Five years ago we drifted apart and he up and went off the reservation as it were. I didn’t ever expect to hear from him again. I just wanted to know he was okay. And to connect if he wanted to. I didn’t really know how a private investigator works. You watch a lot of movies and it’s very dramatic because it is suppose to be for effect but the reality is they gave me a whole shitload of information about my friend. And then they gave me another shitload on top of that. And another. And I was like. Okay…. Haha.. I didn’t. Expect. To know this? But omfg does this help me with my approach to him. Everything was delicate. Nothing was touched. No one was interviewed. It went very data oriented. And it worked. They provided me with things that I didn’t even think of and then other things that I could even think of in terms of how to reconnect with my friend. Honestly. Being dead fucking honest. The money I spent was worth it because I learned so God damn much that I didn’t even know I would have known to think of. And that is a doozy of a sentence from someone who is … good at words. So. To recap. I came in like a bull in a china shop. Expecting everything. Acting like the world’s biggest dickhead. And they were cordial and graceful Every step of the way. I felt foolish for being so silly to them at the start. But. The best thing is. They never made me feel bad about that. Lol. They acknowledged where we were and where we got to with their good work and my information and questions. So. This was the very first time I used a private investigator. And I know everything is made up these days but I’m Devin Kyle Curran and can be found on LinkedIn. These people just… did it all. Nicely. Gently. Completely. Comprehensively. They listened to what I wanted and they gave me all the tools I needed to approach my goal. The only thing I’m wondering about, and I’m laughingly dead serious about this, is why I don’t just keep using them for all sorts of other things that can help out people for people in a good, neat, polite, and graceful way. These people are good people. So. Just remember. You can always turn a jerk into a friend. And I think of them as that.
12 Sep 2025
Working with Taylor and Trix Investigations was such great experience! His down to earth personality, his honesty and professionalism was above ANY others we had checked on! He made us feel so at ease and really listened to us! He worked so quickly and even took some money off because it took so little time! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using his skills and talent for any problem you may encounter! On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best; I would rate Taylor a 15! We will definitely be hiring him and Trix Investigations in the future!
07 Sep 2025
How much does a Private Investigator cost?
Prices can vary depending on your professional’s experience and the location of the investigation.
Your professional private investigator will be able to advise you on the full range of options, including what is most suitable for you. Use Bark to receive free quotes and get in touch with local private investigators today.
What can Private Investigators help with?
Some of the common services your private investigator can help with include:
Surveillance and counter-surveillance
Taking pictures and compiling evidence
Interviewing witnesses and conducting research
Conducting background checks and running credit reports
Process serving
Performing due diligence and debt recovery
How do I choose the best Private Investigator?
There are several factors worth considering when choosing your private investigator. These include:
Referrals - You will likely be sharing personal information with this person, so it is important to find someone reliable. Do as much research on the private investigator as possible. Ask trusted friends for recommendations and always check reviews.
Office-based - Make sure they have an office. If your private detective only works out of restaurants and over the phone, that is a sign you should get out now. You need to know where to find this person if they don’t follow through on their obligations.
Experience - Ask about their experience and education. To make sure your job gets done right, find a detective who specialises in the task you need. Ask about their experience and the results of their past work.
Insurance - Most serious private investigators are insured. While it is not necessary for all jobs, if something were to happen during the work, you as the hirer, would be held liable if there was no insurance coverage.
Confidentiality - You are very likely to deal with sensitive information when you are working with a private investigator, and you need to be sure they will be discreet and respectful of information shared between the two of you.
Contract - Your initial consultation with a private detective should be free, and from there, they should be able to outline anticipated costs. If you choose to follow through with the work, make sure all fees and expectations are clearly outlined in a contract.
Be prepared - Brace yourself for what a private investigator may uncover. Be sure you are ready for whatever they may find, especially when it involves people close to you. You may hope the private investigator will prove your fears wrong, but be sure that you will be able to handle all outcomes.
You can be confident that any of the local private investigators on Bark will give you a reliable and professional service.
How do I check the credentials of my Private Investigation Service?
Before you choose a private investigator, you could read testimonials and details of their past work on their website.
You could also look at their profile page on Bark, which displays reviews from past customers.
Can I get a Private Investigator online?
Absolutely! Although, it's important to carry out thorough checks on your personal investigator as well as looking at testimonials from previous clients, as your professional will be dealing with sensitive information, so you need to ensure that they're trustworthy.
