Honest.Thorough.Defensible.
Finding the truth is half the job. Proving it is the other half. Our investigations are led by the former Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department and Chief of Police of Inkster, who knows exactly what holds up in court and what falls apart.
- Medal of ValorAwarded to our founder in 2003
- 100% recordOn difficult process service cases
- Expert witnessTestimony for criminal, civil and corporate cases
- Chief of PoliceOur founder led the Inkster Police Department
Every case starts with a question
Most people who call us are asking one of two things. Whichever yours is, the first conversation is free and stays between us. Open any service to see what it involves.
How strong is your case?
For attorneys, families and individuals heading into court, whether the matter is criminal, civil, custody or corporate.
Investigative servicesAnswers you can stand behind.
Infidelity, hidden assets, custody concerns, a witness nobody can find. We uncover what's there and document it the way a detective would, with statements, affidavits and evidence built to survive cross-examination.- Infidelity, custody and hidden-asset investigations
- Witness location and background checks
- Identification of unknown assets
- Undercover operations
Litigation supportKnow your case better than the other side does.
We review the entire file, every piece of evidence, and tell you plainly where you're strong and where you're exposed. Then we do the legwork that changes outcomes.- Re-interviewing witnesses and canvassing scenes for new ones
- Background and asset checks to assess credibility
- Expert witness testimony when it's time to take the stand
SurveillanceEyes on the situation, always within the law.
Undercover, personal, vehicle and site surveillance, in person or online. Everything is gathered lawfully and recorded, so a judge can see it for themselves.More about surveillanceDifficult process serviceFor the people who don't want to be found.
Where a standard server knocks once and leaves, we keep going. We hold a 100% service record on difficult cases, and we can record service on video so no one can claim it never happened.More about difficult process service
How strong are your defenses?
For businesses, campuses and organizations responsible for people, property and assets.
Security assessmentSee your building the way an intruder does.
We review staffing, access control, building entry, environmental design and visitor management against real risk and compliance standards. We also flag the everyday habits that quietly undo all of it.More about security assessmentPremises penetration testingWe try to get in, so others can't.
Unannounced blind tests, run on a regular schedule, show how your security performs against someone it isn't expecting. We have a strong record of getting past established physical security, and afterwards we help you close every gap we used.More about premises penetration testingPolicies and proceduresRules your people will actually follow.
Built on industry best practice and proven model policies, then fitted to how your organization really runs, with the compliance standards to match.More about policies and proceduresConsultingPlan for your worst day before it arrives.
- Campus and site-wide emergency plans
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Recruiting and hiring qualified security leadership
Ongoing training and supportSecurity doesn't end when the report is filed.
Risks change, staff turn over and good habits slip. We keep you sharp with compliance training for employees, managers and HR, technology guidance, and regular audits that keep improvements in place.More about training and ongoing support
From patrol officer to Chief of Police. Now on your side.
Vicki Yost started on patrol in Detroit and rose to Deputy Chief, commanding gang, vice and tactical units along the way. She went on to lead the Inkster Police Department as its Chief, and served as a policy expert with the Police Executive Research Forum.
She knows how investigations are built, how evidence gets challenged and what a judge needs to see. That's the difference between finding something and being able to use it. She started Shield Strategic Solutions to put that experience to work for people who need the truth, and need it to hold up.
- Detroit Police DepartmentPatrol officer through Deputy Chief, with command roles in gang, vice and tactical units
- Police Executive Research ForumSix-month fellowship as a policy subject matter expert
- Inkster Police DepartmentChief of Police
- Shield Strategic Solutions LLCLicensed Michigan Professional Investigator Agency, bonded and insured
The team, as much as we can show
Our associates work undercover, so their real names stay off the internet. What we can share is their background: investigations, vice and gang enforcement, tactical response, policy, and testimony in court.
- Vicki YostFounder
Former Detroit Deputy Chief and Inkster Chief of Police. Personally leads every engagement.
Identity: public - Patrick RedactedUndercover and surveillance
The person you never noticed. Fieldwork, vehicle and site surveillance, and covert operations.
Identity: concealed - Jo RedactedTraining and policy
Turns findings into lasting change through policy, compliance and training for staff and leadership.
Identity: concealed
No surprises, start to finish
You'll know exactly what we're doing and what it will cost before any work begins.
- Free consultationTell us what's going on. It costs nothing, and everything you share stays confidential.
- Written scopeA Scope of Services or Retainer Agreement with objectives, services and estimated costs.
- Your approvalWork starts only after you accept the agreement.
- Regular updatesYou hear from us throughout the case, not only at the end.
- ResultsDelivered verbally, in a written report or as a formal presentation.
- RecommendationsClear next steps, with optional help putting them in place, training and follow-up.
Client testimonials
“She is a pitbull who will find the truth.”
“In a couple of cases, Ms. Yost's discoveries were outcome determinative.”
“Knowing that Vicki and her team had eyes and ears on my baby gave me peace of mind.”
“Vicki is a true professional with many years of experience who knows how the system works.”
“They truly care about each client and the results they obtain.”
You won't find a client list here, because discretion is part of the job. References are available case by case, on request.
Tell us what happened
The first conversation is free and completely confidential. We'll tell you honestly what we can do, what it would take, and whether you need us at all.
Everything you send is treated as confidential. Licensed in Michigan as a Professional Investigator Agency, bonded and insured.