Protect Your Business With Background Checks

When The Renwick Group are conducting background checks for our clients we fit our services to the clients needs and budgets.  Each search and check we make is unique, therefore we always build a custom backgound check plan for you.  Investigations can be limited to certain aspects of a company's or individual's backgound history, or a complete background information check is required.

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Our cost-effective background investigations include comprehensive public records search, database research, deep Internet and Social Media coverage, as well as in-depth personal profiles based on interviews with associates (optional).

Our investigators have experience in conducting background investigations for a variety of purposes, including witness, plaintiff or defendant backgrounds in litigation - civil or criminal, background investigations for financial transactions and suspected fraud, and pre-employment background checks.



Here is an example of some of the Standard Background Checks that we may conduct on individuals.

• Bankruptcy records
• Liens and judgment histories
• Security filings
• Criminal records
• Civil litigation, national and provincial
• Revenue Canada Tax Issues
• Employment histories
• Canadian SIN and USA Social Security number verification
• Aliases, if any
• Address histories
• Property records
• Business associations
• Fictitious name filings
• Professional licenses and certifications
• Workers Compensation records
• Motor vehicles registered
• Media coverage
• Deep Internet and Social Media Activity

And here is an example of some of the background checks we do for Corporate and Company searches:

• Financial and operating history
• Management structure and issues
• Ownership interests, including hidden owners
• Litigation involving the company, directors and owners
• Environmental liabilities
• Assets and revenues, including overstatements
• Unrealistic projections
• Unrecorded or understated liabilities, liens, judgments or expenses
• Executive reputations
• General business reputation
• Misrepresentations and non-disclosure of material facts

At the end of a backgound check and search, we provide our clients with well-written reports that include both a summary of significant findings, an analysis of the information we have uncovered and recommendations for further investigation when warranted, as well as a compilation of the information we have found in an easy-to-read format.

Additionally we will let you know if there are any legal and juristrictional challenges in searching certain types of information and records.

The Renwick Group is a private investigation firm founded in 1997 and is based in Barrie, Ontario. We excel in delivering our core Private Investigation Services in the most efficient, secure, and professional manner.​

The Art of Asset Searches

The art of locating assets is something that we at the Renwick Group have spent a considerable amount of time cultivating and perfecting.

Asset searching often starts with certain searches on the Internet and databases, but for the really in-depth work, and the tough assignments there is no database available. It therefore takes a lot of original research and creativity to put all the pieces of the puzzle together.

We also have access to networks of Canadian, North American and Worldwide “sources” that we have developed over the years that include connections with other professional investigators and search organizations with whom we have worked for years.

So if you're looking for asset location and recovery services ... always find out if you are using asset relocation investigators who are relying solely on databases, if so, you may be missing out on finding what you need to satisfy your or your client’s needs.

As many clients soon realize, in the Canadian legal system, securing a judgment against a defendant, whether it be an individual or a company, is only half of the battle.

The second half is trying to find the assets to satisfy the judgment.

The Renwick Group is often asked to find bank accounts, stock holdings, real estate and vehicles or any other assets of value, sometimes the assets can be located anywhere in the world.

Our asset investigations can cover all of the following:

• Asset Tracing
• Asset Recovery
• General Financial Investigation
• Bankruptcy Fraud Investigations  
• Money Laundering Investigations  
• Embezzlement Investigations  

The Renwick Group has the knowledge and experience to help businesses with these types of investigations. Please call us at 1 (888) 722-9807 to discuss your corporate requirements.

Tips for Choosing a Private Investigation Agency

At some point in your business or in your personal life you made need the services of a private investigator.

When looking to hire a private investigator you need to think about experience, skills, and credentials.

Here are some tips and questions to help you go through the process of finding the right investigator for your situation.

1.) Schedule a face-to-face meeting early in the process so you can get a better sense of how you could work with the investigator. Can you establish a good rapport with the person handling your case?

2.) Ask questions about the investigator's experience in specifically handling your issues. Some agencies have a broad range of experience and others are more specialized.

3.) Ask about the methods proposed for your situation. Does your case require special skills and how is the agency poised to fulfill that need? Does the agency utilize new technologies and techniques?

4.) Ask about credentials. Is the agency licensed and do they have other memberships in the investigative field? How long have they held their license?

5.) Are they a respected business in their community? Do they participate in any local business associations or show that they are involved with ?

6.) Discuss the financial aspects of the investigation until you are comfortable and clear.

7.) Discuss and ask questions about privacy and confidentiality.

The Renwick Group has experience working with many different types of businesses and organizations providing skip-tracing, fraud investigations, WSIB support, legal team assistance, evidence gathering, employee back-ground checks, and more. We also work with individuals who need help with personal matters. Call us at 1 (888) 722-9807   or visit our website for more contact information.

Video Surveillance Systems for Business Security - What you need to do.

Many businesses recognize the need to add video surveillance to their security systems to reduce workplace fraud, and to protect employees. While video systems are relatively easy to install, company management must give thought to implementing a Video Surveillance Policy to ensure that all employees are aware of the system and its purpose.

In a recent Ontario case, a complaint was brought to the Privacy Commissioner by an inner-city bus employee, who felt that the bus company had not adequately informed employees of monitoring.

The Commissioner ruled in favour of the bus company stating, "the use of the video surveillance system could be supported for the purposes as outlined by the organization — ensuring security and safety, reducing illegal behaviour and limiting the potential for liability."

Elliott Goldstein, B.A., LL.B., writing about this case, pointed to 3 lessons for businesses using video security systems.
"1. Video surveillance in the workplace must be accompanied by sufficient signage to alert employees that they may be monitored.
2. If there is to be video surveillance in the workplace, employees must be informed of the purposes the information will be used.
3. Implied consent of employees for the use of their personal information collected by video surveillance is assumed to have been obtained when the personal information being collected is not sensitive and the express purposes of the video surveillance have been explained so that the employees would reasonably expect that their information be used for those purposes."

The solution is to implement a Video Surveillance Policy and communicate it to all employees.

Areas to address in the policy include;

• Purpose of video surveillance system.
• Where cameras are typically used.
• Where cameras are generally never used.
• Where the video surveillance system is monitored.
• How video is recorded and for what duration.
• Who is responsible for the management of the video surveillance system.
• Who has access to video recordings and for what purposes.
• Procedures for requesting video recordings.
• Archival storage of video recordings related to security incidents.

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Here is an example of a Video Surveillance Policy.

Thinking about corporate surveillance? It's important to speak with a professional to find a solution right for your organization and to protect your company against risk.

The Renwick Group is a private investigation firm founded in 1997 and is based in Barrie, Ontario. We have evolved into a focused private investigation firm offering a unique range of regional and national services, including corporate surveillance. Please contact us to discuss your business needs. 1 (888) 722-9807  or visit our website.