Duncan Investigations Inc. is pleased to announce that we will soon be expanding our online shop to include a new collection of physical metal Construction & Workplace Safety Signs in 2027. Workplace safety begins with awareness, communication and prevention. Whether managing a construction site, overseeing commercial property, operating industrial equipment or supervising employees, clearly displayed safety signage plays an important role in identifying hazards, communicatin

A business decision is only as strong as the information behind it. In today's business environment, organizations routinely enter into partnerships, acquire companies, appoint executives, engage third-party suppliers and make significant financial commitments. While these decisions may present opportunities for growth, they can also expose an organization to risks that are not immediately apparent. A company may appear successful on paper. A prospective business partner may

Businesses and organizations do not always know when a security problem is developing. Sometimes the warning sign is missing inventory, damaged property or an employee using company equipment in an unauthorized manner. In other situations, the concern may involve a vacant property, a fire-damaged site, suspicious activity after hours or a contractor who is not performing the work that has been reported. Private corporate investigations can provide businesses, municipalities a

Employee theft can be one of the most difficult forms of workplace misconduct for a business to identify and prove. Unlike an obvious theft caught on camera, internal theft may occur gradually and involve merchandise, cash, inventory records, point-of-sale systems, returns, discounts or other transactions that appear legitimate on the surface. By the time a company recognizes that something is wrong, significant losses may already have occurred. Inventory shrinkage is often o

Workers compensation claims can present difficult challenges for employers. Most injured workers are entitled to have their claims investigated and adjudicated fairly. At the same time, employers may encounter circumstances where information provided by a worker appears inconsistent, incomplete, or potentially misleading. When an employer has legitimate concerns about a WCB claim, a private investigator can help gather independent, properly documented evidence that may assist

In today's business environment, knowing who you are dealing with can be just as important as knowing what you are buying, investing in or negotiating. For Canadian companies entering the United States, U.S.-based corporations, law firms, investors, financial professionals and other organizations, a basic online background check may provide only part of the picture. A professional background investigation can go further. At Duncan Investigations Inc., we conduct U.S. Backgrou

In today’s increasingly interconnected business environment, knowing who you are dealing with is more important than ever. A company may appear legitimate on the surface, yet a closer examination can reveal connections to sanctioned individuals or organizations, regulatory concerns, adverse media, undisclosed business relationships, or other information that may warrant further investigation. This is where sanctions, watchlist and adverse media screening can become an importa

When most people think about a company’s website, they think about what appears on the screen: the company name, its services, products, contact information and perhaps the people behind the business. But a domain can reveal considerably more. Behind a single domain name may be a network of DNS records, IP addresses, servers, subdomains, email infrastructure, technologies, historical information and other publicly available digital connections. At Duncan Investigations Inc.,

Give Potential Employers Verified Information About Your Employment and Education History When applying for a new position, your résumé is often the first impression you make with a prospective employer. It outlines your employment history, education, qualifications, skills and professional experience. But what if you could provide more than a résumé? Duncan Investigations Inc. offers Applicant Pre-Employment Screening for individuals who want to provide prospective employers

Turning Digital Information Into Investigative Intelligence By Janie A. Duncan The internet has changed the way investigations are conducted. Today, an investigation may begin with something as simple as a telephone number, email address, username, social-media account, website or company name. That single piece of information may be the starting point for a much larger investigation. At Duncan Investigations Inc, we continue to expand our digital investigation capabilities

The Internet Contains More Information About a Business Than You May Realize When a corporation is considering a new business relationship, investigating potential fraud, conducting due diligence, researching an executive, or assessing digital risk, the information provided by the subject may only tell part of the story. The open internet can contain an enormous amount of additional information. At Duncan Investigations Inc., we use Open-Source Intelligence methodologies an

What advice would you give to aspiring women looking to make an impact? My advice is simple: don't wait for permission to do something you believe needs to be done. When I started Duncan Investigations Inc. more than 36 years ago, private investigations was very much a male-dominated industry. I had to prove myself, build credibility, and sometimes work twice as hard to be taken seriously. But I never allowed that to define what I believed I could accomplish. I've also had se

By Janie A. Duncan Private investigators can play an important role in assisting the accused or criminal defence counsel with the preparation and preservation of witness evidence, including the obtaining of statements that may be considered for admission under the principles established in R. v. B. (K.G.). A KGB Statement is not determined solely by whether it was obtained by police. The focus is on whether the statement was obtained in a manner that satisfies the required le

By Janie A. Duncan For more than three decades, surveillance has remained one of the most effective investigative techniques in our business. While technology has dramatically changed the investigative landscape—with social media, GPS data, open-source intelligence (OSINT), digital forensics, and artificial intelligence providing valuable information—there is still no substitute for observing a person's real-world activities. At Duncan Investigations Inc., surveillance inves

There is something deeply compelling about discovering the story of a life. Most people begin researching their family history because they are curious about where they came from. They want to know who their grandparents were, where their ancestors lived, or why their family immigrated to Canada. At times, they made need to locate a biological parent or child. What often begins as simple curiosity, however, quickly becomes something much more profound. At Duncan Investigat

by Janie A. Duncan There is something strangely powerful about buying something new. Walking into a store and finding the perfect outfit can create an immediate sense of excitement. A new jacket, a new pair of shoes, or a new style can make us feel like we have stepped into a different version of ourselves. For a brief moment, we feel more confident, more attractive, and more alive. The new purchase represents possibility. It represents change. It represents the feeling that

By Janie A. Duncan Every investigation begins with a story. Sometimes that story is truthful. Sometimes it is incomplete. And sometimes it is intentionally misleading. I have learned one lesson that has never changed: people don't always tell the truth—but evidence does. At Duncan Investigations, we conduct witness credibility investigations because decisions worth thousands—or even millions—of dollars should never rest solely on what someone says happened. Why Witness Credib

By Janie A. Duncan When a workplace harassment complaint lands on your desk, everything changes. Whether the allegation involves bullying, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, or a toxic work environment, one decision can have a lasting impact on your organization: Who is going to investigate? For many employers, the instinct is to handle the matter internally. After all, they know their employees, understand the workplace culture, and want to resolve the issue quickly. Unf

By Janie A. Duncan For more than 36 years, I have investigated the moments that changed people's lives forever. I have walked into homes where families were desperately searching for answers they feared they would never find. I have investigated fraud that destroyed businesses, abuse that shattered trust, workplace conflicts that ended careers, and missing person cases that left loved ones suspended between hope and heartbreak. I have seen the aftermath of violence. I have me

By Janie A. Duncan Every day, corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, insurers, educational institutions, and private employers place enormous trust in licensed professionals. Whether hiring a nurse, engineer, accountant, real estate professional, security guard, private investigator, physician, lawyer, or other regulated professional, employers often assume that an applicant's credentials are accurate and current. Unfortunately, recent disciplinary cas