Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigation Services
Established in 1979, Herndon & Associates has built a reputation as a trusted private investigation firm specializing in vehicle, structure, and surveillance investigations. Our team of subject matter experts holds builder and mechanical contractor licenses, enabling comprehensive analysis of structural damage, vehicle theft, and accident reconstruction. With over four decades of experience, we serve clients across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada. Our surveillance division employs former law enforcement investigators equipped with state-of-the-art digital recording technology.We provide specialized training to law enforcement, fire service personnel, and corporate clients on topics including fire trends, theft patterns, and immobilizer systems. Our licensed professionals maintain reciprocity in multiple states, ensuring compliance with local regulations. We offer universal investigative services covering breaking and entering, workers' compensation investigations, retail fraud, and background checks. Our commitment to accuracy and client satisfaction has solidified our position as a leader in the investigative services industry.
Services
Vehicle Investigations
Structure Investigations
Surveillance Services
Universal Investigations
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of investigative experience since 1979
- Licensed professionals in 9 states with reciprocity
- 24/7 surveillance services with former law enforcement experts
- Court-qualified accident reconstruction specialists
- Specialized training programs for law enforcement agencies
Services
Vehicle Investigations
Our vehicle investigations cover theft analysis, mechanical evaluations, and accident damage assessments. Certified experts examine ignition systems, immobilizers, and crash data recorders. Services support insurance claims, legal proceedings, and vehicle appraisal needs.
Structure Investigations
Licensed contractors investigate structural fires, water damage, and construction defects. We analyze appliance failures and improper installations. Reports include origin and cause determinations for residential and commercial properties.
Surveillance Services
Digital surveillance conducted by former law enforcement specialists. Available 24/7 with single or dual operator teams. Captures evidence for insurance claims, criminal investigations, and corporate security needs.
Universal Investigations
Comprehensive services covering break-ins, retail fraud, workers' compensation cases, and background checks. Includes neighborhood canvasses and receipt verification for insurance and legal clients.
Training Programs
Specialized instruction for law enforcement and fire departments on vehicle theft trends, immobilizer systems, and fire pattern analysis. Courses combine technical knowledge with practical field applications.
People
Timothy P. Herndon
Chief Operating Officer
COO with 40+ years in private investigation. Oversees daily operations and technical analysis. Expert in vehicle theft and mechanical investigations. Manages team of licensed professionals across multiple states.
Jeffrey D. Terski
President
President directing strategic growth and client relations. Specializes in structure fire investigations and accident reconstruction. Maintains builder licenses for technical compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
Devin C. Jordan
Chief Financial Officer
CFO managing financial operations and client billing. Coordinates forensic accounting for insurance fraud cases. Ensures compliance with financial regulations across all service locations.
Karl P. Belanger
Surveillance Investigator
Ontario-based surveillance specialist with former law enforcement background. Operates digital recording equipment for evidence collection. Focuses on insurance fraud and corporate security assignments.
Donald Alati
Accident Reconstructionist
Certified accident reconstruction expert analyzing collision dynamics. Provides courtroom testimony and detailed reports. Trained in crash data retrieval and vehicle dynamics analysis.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada with licensed professionals.
Do you offer 24/7 surveillance services?
Yes, our surveillance team provides 24-hour monitoring with digital recording capabilities for urgent investigation needs.
What types of vehicle investigations do you perform?
We handle theft analysis, mechanical evaluations, ignition system checks, and crash data recorder downloads for all vehicle types.
Are your investigators licensed professionals?
Yes, our team holds builder and mechanical contractor licenses in multiple states with law enforcement backgrounds.
Do you provide court testimony services?
Our experts offer deposition and trial testimony with detailed reports for legal proceedings and insurance claims.
What training programs do you offer?
We provide specialized training on vehicle theft trends, immobilizer systems, and fire pattern analysis for law enforcement agencies.
