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Trusted Private Investigators in Plymouth
Established in 2004, PJM Pi Private Investigators brings over three decades of law enforcement expertise to its investigative services. Our founder, a former police officer with 32 years' experience including 28 years in criminal investigation departments, specialises in discreet surveillance and evidence gathering. We operate across Devon, Cornwall, and Bournemouth, offering services such as matrimonial investigations, debt recovery, and process serving. Our team combines police-grade investigative techniques with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity. With a 95% success rate in debtor tracing and a 24-hour first-visit guarantee for legal document service, we prioritise client needs while maintaining strict legal compliance.

Our international network of associates enables us to handle complex cases requiring multi-jurisdictional capabilities. We adhere to a published code of practice that upholds client confidentiality and professional standards. Our services support both individual clients and legal professionals requiring evidential documentation for court proceedings. With specialist experience in major crime investigation, including murder and fraud cases, we provide expert-level investigative support. Our approach combines traditional detective work with modern surveillance technology to deliver actionable intelligence for clients.
Services
Surveillance Process Serving Tenancy Vetting Debtor Tracing Civil Litigation Support Criminal Defence Investigations
Details
  • Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
  • 32 years' experience in Devon & Cornwall Police criminal investigation departments
  • 24-hour first-visit guarantee for legal document service
  • International network of associate investigators
  • 95% success rate in debtor tracing with no trace, no fee guarantee
  • Specialist police-trained surveillance and evidence-gathering techniques
What people say
Very professional job Reunited with birth mother Excellent success rate Completed within 24 hours Professional service
Services
Surveillance
Our discreet surveillance operations utilise police-trained techniques to gather evidential-grade documentation. We specialise in matrimonial disputes, personal injury claims, and criminal defence investigations. With Level 1 and 2 surveillance accreditation, our team provides photographic and observational evidence admissible in court proceedings.
Process Serving
We guarantee first service attempts within 24 hours for legal documents including court orders and divorce petitions. Our 98.8% success rate covers serving witnesses, debtors, and respondents across civil and criminal cases. We provide sworn affidavits confirming service completion.
Debtor Tracing
Using police intelligence methods and national databases, we locate debtors with a 95% success rate. Our no trace, no fee policy ensures cost-effective solutions for creditors. We provide detailed reports on debtors' current circumstances to support recovery proceedings.
Tenancy Vetting
We conduct comprehensive background checks on potential tenants, including financial status verification and criminal record checks. Our reports help landlords avoid problematic tenancies by revealing undisclosed credit issues and lifestyle factors that might affect tenancy agreements.
Criminal Defence Investigations
We assist legal teams with evidence gathering for criminal defence cases. Our services include witness location, alibi verification, and forensic evidence review. With major crime investigation experience, we provide specialist support for serious criminal allegations including fraud and drug trafficking cases.
People
Phil
Private Investigator
With 32 years' policing experience including 28 years in criminal investigation departments, Phil specialises in surveillance and evidence gathering. He established PJM-PI in 2004, bringing police-grade expertise to private investigations while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Questions
What investigative services do you offer?
We provide surveillance, process serving, tenancy vetting, debtor tracing, and legal evidence gathering for civil and criminal cases.
Do you operate outside Plymouth?
We cover Devon, Cornwall, Bournemouth, and have associate investigators nationwide and internationally.
Can you help with urgent cases?
Yes, we guarantee first document service visits within 24 hours of instruction receipt.
What payment options are available?
Please contact us directly for case-specific pricing and payment arrangements.
Do you offer no-win no-fee options?
Our debtor tracing service operates on a no trace, no fee basis.
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