Business Details
26 Years
experience
Certified Private Investigation Services in Florida
Covert Options has established itself as a leader in investigative solutions over three decades of dedicated service. Founded in 2000 by Kevin Hamill, a veteran with extensive military and private investigation experience, we operate as a statewide one-stop shop for clients across Florida. Our expertise spans polygraph testing, surveillance, fraud detection, and specialized investigations, supported by a network of highly trained professionals. With a 98% success rate, we deliver tailored solutions that save clients millions annually through our integrated approach.Our commitment to discretion, advanced technology, and ethical practices ensures reliable results for both private individuals and legal professionals. We maintain operational bases in major Florida cities while offering nationwide and international services through our founder's direct oversight. Our 30-year track record reflects our ability to adapt to evolving investigative challenges while maintaining rigorous standards of professionalism.
Services
Polygraph Testing
Surveillance Services
Fraud Detection
People Finding
Fingerprint Analysis
Legal Investigations
Employee Theft Prevention
Infidelity Surveillance
Insurance Fraud Investigation
GPS Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience with 2,000+ completed polygraph tests
- Our investigators are trained in military police investigations and advanced surveillance
- We maintain a 98% success rate across all investigative services
- Our founder personally oversees out-of-state investigations
- We utilize military-grade surveillance equipment and forensic techniques
Associations and certifications
- Certified PCSOT Polygraph Examiner
- Florida Agency License Number: A2000358
Services
Polygraph Testing
Certified polygraph examinations administered by PCSOT-trained professionals using ZCT, AFMGQT, and UTAH test methods. Our services help clients verify truthfulness in personal, legal, and employment contexts. We maintain strict confidentiality while delivering 98% accurate results through advanced testing protocols.
Surveillance Services
Comprehensive surveillance operations utilizing high-definition cameras, GPS tracking, and night vision technology. Our investigators conduct discreet monitoring for infidelity cases, insurance claims, and legal proceedings. We provide broadcast-quality evidence on DVD with daily client updates throughout investigations.
Fraud Detection
Specialized employee theft prevention and insurance fraud detection services using covert video systems and forensic analysis. We help businesses protect against occupational fraud that costs U.S. organizations 5% of annual revenues. Our solutions include vulnerability assessments and evidence collection for legal proceedings.
People Finding
Advanced people-locating services combining public records, credit bureau data, and investigative techniques. We specialize in finding debtors, witnesses, and missing persons with confirmed location verification. Our success rate exceeds 98% through access to exclusive databases and multi-generational family record analysis.
Fingerprint Analysis
Certified latent fingerprint recovery and comparison services using magnetic powder, cyanoacrylate fuming, and digital photography. We provide courtroom-ready evidence with 15-point comparison charts for legal cases. Our experts follow strict chain-of-custody protocols for admissible results in civil and criminal proceedings.
People
Kevin Hamill
Founder & Chief Investigator
Retired military police investigator with Desert Storm service and nuclear security training. Founded Covert Options in 2000 after 10 years at major investigation agencies. Certified polygraph examiner and lead investigator for out-of-state cases.
Questions
What services does Covert Options offer?
We provide polygraph testing, surveillance, fraud detection, people-finding, fingerprint analysis, and legal investigations across Florida and internationally.
How much does a lie detector test cost?
Basic background checks start at $99. Confirmed location services cost $249. Retainer fees range from $500 to $1000 for complex cases.
Do you operate outside Florida?
Yes, we serve all U.S. states and international locations including the Caribbean and Europe through our founder's direct oversight.
What makes your surveillance different?
We use military-grade 3CCD cameras with night vision and GPS tracking. Our investigators receive specialized training in covert observation techniques.
How experienced are your investigators?
Our team includes military veterans and former law enforcement professionals with 30 combined years of investigative experience.
