Classified Investigations conducts independent, fact-based investigations for employers, legal counsel, insurers, and private clients across Alberta. Neutral process. Lawful methods. Defensible results.
Classified Investigations is a licensed private investigation firm serving Alberta. We specialize in neutral, evidence-based fact-finding for organizations, legal counsel, insurers, and private clients — where accuracy, discretion, and defensibility are non-negotiable.
We are not law enforcement. We do not determine guilt, discipline, or legal liability. Our role is to establish findings of fact, based on available evidence, so that those making decisions have a solid, defensible foundation on which to act.
Our three primary service areas cover the most common investigation needs for employers, insurers, and legal counsel. Each engagement is governed by written scope, risk classification, and mandatory conflict screening before work begins.
Independent, third-party fact-finding for workplace harassment, discrimination, violence, bullying, retaliation, policy breaches, and anonymous complaints. Suitable for unionized and non-unionized environments across all industries.
→File review, timeline reconstruction, and lawful public-space observation for workers' compensation and insurance matters. Reporting is structured for insurer or legal counsel review. Surveillance is authorized separately and conducted lawfully.
→Collection and analysis of publicly available online information — social media, open-source records, digital footprints, and public-facing platforms. All material is preserved with proper evidence capture standards for use in legal or HR proceedings.
→Observation-based brand and experience assessment, secret shopper programs, and operational compliance reviews for hospitality, franchise, and multi-location brands.
→Additional services by referral: Locate & skip trace, asset & due diligence searches, and civil matters. Offered selectively with mandatory screening. Contact us to discuss your matter.
Our engagement process is designed to protect all parties — the client, the individuals involved, and the integrity of the findings themselves. Every step is governed, documented, and available for review.
Every matter is screened for lawful scope, conflict of interest, and risk classification before any engagement is accepted. No work begins without written authorization and a signed statement of work.
We define precisely what will be investigated, what methods will be used, and what the deliverable will include. Scope changes require a written amendment and re-authorization — no verbal expansions.
Evidence is gathered lawfully, documented with chain-of-custody standards, and handled with procedural fairness for all parties. Respondents receive a meaningful opportunity to respond before findings are drawn.
Reports are written to withstand scrutiny from courts, arbitrators, tribunals, and regulators. Neutral language, evidence-grounded conclusions, and explicit limitations — no advocacy, no speculation.
We screen every inquiry for lawful scope, conflict of interest, and suitability before accepting an engagement. Submitting this form does not create a client relationship or obligation.
All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality. We will not share your information with any third party. We may decline matters that fall outside our lawful scope — and we will tell you why.
Classified Investigations does not provide legal advice. Clients should seek independent legal counsel where appropriate for their matter.
We hold all required private investigation licences in Alberta and maintain professional liability, general liability, and cyber coverage.
Investigation outcomes cannot be predicted or guaranteed. All findings are based solely on information available at the time of the investigation.