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About
At Silver Shield, our team is composed of current and former NYPD officers with over 25 years of investigative experience. Every principal brings a deep and proven background in law enforcement, including roles as NYPD supervisors, Police Academy instructors, and Detectives.
We are highly trained in:
✅ Advanced investigative techniques
✅ Executive protection
✅ Discreet, results-driven operations
Our clients trust us because we’ve served at the highest levels of law enforcement—and we bring that same discipline, professionalism, and integrity to every case.
Unlike many investigative firms that add charges for mileage, gas, or "miscellaneous" fees—we keep it simple.
✅ One hourly rate. No hidden fees. No surprises.
You get elite, law-enforcement-grade investigative services—without the worry of unexpected costs.
Overview
Hired 42 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
10 employees
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Services needed
Case type
Adultery / Cheating
Finding hidden assets
Child custody
Missing person(s) / Reunion
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Good 4.2
68 reviews
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Jelena P.
Feb 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am so happy with this provider! They did surveillance service for me from December 15 and charged me in advance. The goal was employment related surveillance with court admissible documentation I received photographs via text message of the surveillance result, and a proper report If you need a reliable provider, who will actually give you a great, detailed report, use this company. their female investigator ia a fox, and you can tell when been in business before! She will get to the bottom of the things for you!
Private Investigation
Cecilia A.
Jun 10, 2026
I only called for a consultation, asked a few questions, and the price seemed very reasonable, so I used their service.
The service was very good, and the results were even better. I recommend the services of Silver Shield Investigator. Thanks!!
Renee M.
Aug 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Company is very quick I had a last minute request and they were there in last than 2 hours. I would absolutely recommend this service. I had a awesome experience with working with Spence. The only issue I had was the picture did not come out real clear. But I still got everything I needed.
Private Investigation
Maria L.
Apr 7, 2026
I had a very positive experience with Silver Shield Investigation Services. From the initial consultation, they were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to understanding my situation. Their team communicated clearly throughout the entire process, which helped build trust and gave me confidence that I was in capable hands.
What stood out most was their attention to detail and thoroughness. They approached the investigation methodically, keeping me updated with timely reports and explaining findings in a way that was easy to understand. It was clear they have strong expertise and experience in their field.
In addition, they handled everything with discretion and respect for privacy, which was extremely important to me. Their responsiveness and willingness to answer questions also made the experience much less stressful.
Overall, I would highly recommend Silver Shield Investigation Services to anyone in need of reliable, professional investigative support. They delivered results with integrity and professionalism.
Charlie S.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I've only had a consultation so far, but it seemed to be Very professional and knowledgeable
Private Investigation
Credentials
Background Check
Steve Stanulis
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private investigating is a unique business that handles many different situations such as surveillance, missing persons and executive protection to name a few.
Everyone in our company is either active or retired NYPD and have over 25 years of experience. We typically charge $100 / hr. minimum.
We also will provide an agreement to you upfront so everything is clear before we begin.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We usually do a free consultation and provide a strategy for how we would proceed with the client.
In general, we ask the client to explain the situation in detail. We then determine if we can be of assistance. If we conclude that we are able to take on the case, we will then provide a breakdown of the work we will conduct to meet the clients objective as well as provide an estimated timeline.
We also will provide an agreement to you upfront so everything is clear before we begin.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Everyone in our company is either active or retired NYPD and have over 25 years of experience. We are also licensed, bonded and insured.
