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Who we are
Experienced, qualified, and competent Private Detectives & Process Servers offering private investigation services Nationally with bases of operation in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wales.
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Call 01202 461250 or visit our Contact Us page.

Our investigators pride themselves on providing efficient, quality, and rigorous results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do private investigators cost?

At Operant, we believe investigations don't need to cost the earth.
Due to our small team and low overhead costs, we are able to offer the some of the most competitive prices in the industry.




☑ CRB/DBS Checked

☑ Professionally Insured

☑ Qualified to national standards


Is it legal to hire a Private Investigator?

 Yes, absolutely. You won't get into any trouble for hiring a PI. In fact, hiring a PI is a safer, more efficient way to gather the information you need as we are professionals in navigating the legal and ethical aspects of investigation. 



☑ Experienced

☑ Covert recording equipment

☑ Dedicated surveillance vehicle


Is it worth it to hire a PI?

Hiring a PI could be one of the best decisions you make. Whether you are trying to catch a cheating spouse, conduct some business intelligence, or looking to gather information for legal use, we have the tools and experience to ensure we strive to get what you need.



☑ CRB/DBS Checked


☑ Professionally Insured


☑ Qualified to Level 3 standard


☑ Experienced


☑ Covert recording equipment


☑ Dedicated surveillance vehicle


☑ Registered with the ICO


☑ Data Protection & GDPR Compliant


☑ National coverage

☑ Registered with the ICO

☑ Data Protection & GDPR Compliant

☑ National coverage


 Private Investigator Dorset

 Our investigators have 1000's of hours of experience working on a range of different cases ranging from tracing to surveillance.
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Secure, Confidential, & Professional

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Every investigation is treated as strictly confidential, we do not share information with anyone. We are extremely discreet in both practice and with your data. 

We implement strict privacy practices in line with the GDPR to ensure your data is secure and confidential.



We operate internationally from our base in Dorset as Private Detective Agency, we also have offices in other areas in the south of the UK. With our years of experience and expertise we offer top notch service at speed. We are registered for GDPR purposes, professionally insured & CRB checked. Reliable local Private Investigator Bournemouth, Dorset.


Operant Investigators have 1000's of hours of investigative experience.


Contact us and we can go through a range of options with you. We understand this can be a sensitive time for some of our clients and so we are very understanding of your unique situation. We specialise in surveillance services.

Specialists in Covert Surveillance

 

Using our team of Private Investigators, you can find out what you need to know, quickly and efficiently. Operant Investigators are experienced detectives local to Dorset, serving the all areas in the south of England. Experienced, qualified and competent International Private Investigators.

You can discover the truth with a professional private investigator. We are Professional UKPIN members.


We have both Male and Female agents available.


We also offer service of statutory demands, see our page.



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 Investigation services at their finest

An incredibly experienced team of highly trained professionals and a track record to show. We are confident you will be more then satisfied with what we can do for you. If you need to hire a British investigator to find or watch someone we can help.

We have experienced all kinds of investigations and understand what our clients expect from us.  

About us

Operant Investigators was established as a partnership originally. Since then, we have garnered years of knowledge and experience in the private investigation industry, now offering a variety services specialising in covert surveillance. With a 90%+ success rate,  we are now one of the leading Private Investigator firms in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.

Operant investigators are proud to be a client first business. Due to our smaller capacity, we are able to offer clients a bespoke investigation service.

Our investigators are proud of the service they provide. Solving client issues and obtaining that all important information is the core of our motivation and drive to become the best in the business.

When you contact Operant, you speak directly with the investigators, there are no 3rd parties involved here, and no hidden fees. Get in contact with one of our investigators directly by phone.
If there are cases which a registered charity or worthwhile cause needs investigation services, we may be able to offer services for free.

We offer many different services but specialise in covert surveillance. All client data and information is completely confidential and not shared with anyone outside our team. We have Male and Female Investigators ready to share their expertise with you. We offer FREE initial consultations and advice on the phone or by email as a gesture of good will to all potential clients. 
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Our rates are extremely competitive. Each case is based on its own merits in terms of cost but we are sure you'll be happy with our pricing. Contact us and see how we can help.


We accept all major Debit and Credit cards, PayPal and Bitcoin as payment.


Some of our competitors are charging £45 an hour for very basic surveillance! If you don't believe it check them out for yourself! We can offer the same service for a reasonable price.
How can we help you?

No case is too big or small. Rest assured our operatives will create a plan to get the best results for you and your investigation. We offer process serving of statutory demands as well for those require it.

We have many different techniques and pieces of technical equipment on hand that are used on a case by case basis as not all cases require the same techniques and/or equipment. We can be guided by our clients and if you wish we can conduct the case how you would like. 

We use online databases, physical checks, video and pictures, public records, trackers, social media, drones and other technologies. Combined with our knowledge and years of experience we can find out what you need to know. Can a private detective find someone? We absolutely can. 

We operate nationally with a focus on the South Coast of England including Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. 

 About Us

Operant Investigators was established in 2008. Since then, we have acquired years of knowledge and experience in the private investigation industry, now offering a variety services specialising in covert surveillance. With a 99% success rate,  we are now one of the leading Private Investigator firms in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.

Operant investigators are proud to be a client first business. Due to our smaller capacity, we are able to offer clients a bespoke investigation service.

Our investigators are proud of the service they provide. Solving client issues and obtaining critical information to meet client needs is the core of our motivation and drive to be the premier investigators in the south.

When you contact Operant, you speak directly with the investigators, there are no 3rd parties involved here, and no hidden fees. Get in contact with one of our investigators directly by phone.
If there are cases which a registered charity or worthwhile cause needs investigation services, we may be able to offer services for free.

We offer many different services but specialise in covert surveillance. All client data and information is completely confidential and not shared with anyone outside our team. We have Male and Female Investigators ready to share their expertise with you. We offer FREE initial consultations and advice on the phone or by email as a gesture of good will to all potential clients.

Our rates are competitive and fair. Each case is based on its own merits in terms of cost but we are sure you'll be happy with our pricing. Contact us and see how we can help.



We accept all major Debit and Credit cards, Bank Transfer (preferred), PayPal and Bitcoin as payment.


Our clients trust us with their sensitive matters and we don't let them down. Use a PI with the reputation and trustworthiness that can give you peace of mind.



How can Operant Investigators help you?

No case is too big or small. Rest assured our operatives will create a plan to get the best results for you and your investigation.

We have many different techniques and pieces of technical equipment on hand including: high quality cameras, covert recording devices, drones, and other technical equipment to get the best quality information and intelligence for out clients.


We use online databases, physical checks, video and pictures, public records, social media, drones, and other technologies. Combined with  our knowledge and years of experience we can find out what you need to know. Can a private detective find someone? We absolutely can.

We operate nationally with a focus on the South Coast of England including Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.
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What experience do we have?


We have over 20 years experience in Private Investigations. Our private investigators have diverse educational backgrounds associated with our industry such as Law, Forensic Science, and journalism. Our experienced Enquiry Agents are esteemed professionals who when not investigating spend time teaching students & researching new technologies to utilise for our clients. We are tech competent and always learning more.


We have significant experience in matrimonial cases including cheating partners and tracing. As a team we spent countless hours conducting surveillance for many different reasons with the utmost discretion and continually learning. All members of our team have investigated hundreds possibly thousands of cases in the past.


To date, we have a very high success rate with our tracing services, as per our policy, we discuss the feasibility and chances of success with out clients prior to taking instruction.
By using open source technologies, databases, public records and social media we can build a rapid profile of the person we are attempting to find, and get the information you need.



Testimonials


Anonymous


"I wanted to find out about a person I met online. The Investigator was extremely professional, quick to respond to any of the questions I had and was able to find everything I requested for within a day. Very impressive work and the quality of the report was something I did not expect (within 24 hours, the amount of information was beyond one would expect). The Investigator was also kind enough to provide his opinion which has helped me to think about certain things over again. I had a quote from another company that was ridiculous and Operant's pricing is very reasonable for the output you get out of it"


Jimmy


"I don't know how they did it, frankly I don't care but what I will say is that they got it done quickly and gave me exactly what I needed, 10/10, I would not hesitate to come to them again if the situation arises"


Stephen


"Used this service recently in locating someone . The service was swift...friendly and above all thorough in every aspect together with finding the individual, will always recommend."


Jonathon


"Great service. Amazing work. Went beyond expectations very fast work and very professional. Got surveillance work done, Impressed all the way. We are electronic tracers and needed a physical agent and very happy working with Operant and my client is also very happy with the work! Thanks, Operant! All the best"


Sab


"I was nervous, but I'm glad I spent a little more time on finding a reputable company to do it for me"


Kathy


"What a great experience, I didn't think I would ever say that!"


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