Aug 4 • 🕵️Case Tactics & Categories
🚨 “The One Page That Can Win Your Case Before the Judge Finishes Coffee” ☕🕵️♂️
Attorneys are busy. Judges are busier.
If your surveillance report is 15+ pages, do you really think they’ll read every line before a hearing?
That’s why every investigator should provide a Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit along with the full report.
Why It Matters:
✅ Saves Time – Judges can get the case’s critical facts in 1–2 minutes.
✅ Increases Impact – Key evidence is highlighted, not buried in 50 pages of observations.
✅ Builds Credibility – Shows you understand legal workflow and respect the court’s time.
✅ Speeds Decisions – Attorneys can present the summary first, then offer the full report for reference.
What to Include in a Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit:
1. Case Header – Case number, client, date(s) of surveillance, investigator name.
2. Objective – The stated purpose of the surveillance.
3. Summary of Key Findings – Chronological bullet points of the most relevant observations.
4. Evidence References – Still image numbers, video clip references, or timestamps.
5. Investigator Certification & Signature – Sworn statement that the summary is accurate.
Example: Surveillance Report Summary Affidavit
Case Number: 25-0045
Client: Smith & Jones Law Firm
Investigator: John Doe, Midlands Investigation Group LLC
Surveillance Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2025
Locations: Columbia, SC & Lexington, SC
Objective:
To determine the physical activity level of John Q. Public during a workers’ compensation claim review.
Summary of Key Findings:
07/31/25 – 8:12 AM – Subject exited residence carrying a heavy duffle bag, entered black Ford F-150 (SC Tag #ABC123).
07/31/25 – 8:20 AM – Subject shopped at QuickMart, carried multiple grocery bags unassisted.
08/01/25 – 2:15 PM – Subject used a ladder to clean gutters for ~20 minutes.
08/02/25 – 10:05 AM – Subject loaded large furniture into truck without assistance.
All activities documented with timestamped still images and HD video, referenced in full report.
-Certification:
I, John Doe, certify under penalty of perjury that the above summary is a factual and accurate representation of my observations during the stated surveillance period, as documented in my full report.
Signature: ______________________
Date: ______________________
💡 Pro Tip for Investigators: Providing a concise affidavit makes you the attorney’s favorite PI — and more likely to get repeat business.
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🚨 “The One Page That Can Win Your Case Before the Judge Finishes Coffee” ☕🕵️♂️
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