Investigations

SCOUT Due Diligence

Strategic. Comprehensive. Objective. Unbiased. Trusted.

Pinkerton's SCOUT is an innovative strategic decision support tool that merges investigative expertise with intelligence to deliver critical insights into Persons of Interest (POI) and Groups of Interest (GOI). Our Intelligence & Investigations Analysts leverage industry-leading tools, advanced artificial intelligence, sophisticated manual search techniques, and deep investigative expertise to produce reports that are thorough, precise, and actionable. By collaborating closely with you and your stakeholders, SCOUT provides proactive protection for people and assets through credible, timely intelligence.

Trust SCOUT to deliver unbiased intelligence for critical decisions. Through comprehensive intelligence and expert evaluation from investigative and threat management experts, SCOUT empowers organizations to act decisively, protecting their most valuable assets with confidence.

Intelligence-driven reports for every threat and due diligence need

SCOUT Reports include Workplace Violence assessments for corporate threat evaluation, Investigative Reports for due diligence and fraud cases, and Protective Intelligence Reports for exposure identification and proactive threat detection.

Workplace Violence SCOUT Reports

Rapid, evidence-based threat assessment from multi-disciplinary threat management experts. Includes OSINT Snapshot (24-hour intelligence) and Life Safety (comprehensive behavioral analysis).

SCOUT Investigative Report

Comprehensive individual background analysis covering criminal, civil, financial, and social media. Independently verified court records support due diligence and risk decisions.

SCOUT Business Report

In-depth entity investigation including public records, adverse media, financials, executive profiles, and political affiliations. Verifies compliance and standing for partnerships and investments.

SCOUT OSINT Exposure Report

Assessments on employee and family exposure through social media, open-source, and dark web research. Identifies vulnerabilities and adverse mentions to protect people and reputation.

SCOUT Untargeted OSINT Report

Identifies explicit and implied threats or negative mentions directed at your organization and executives. Delivers rapid intelligence from social media, forums, and open-source investigations.

SCOUT OSINT Monitoring

Continuous surveillance of digital activity tracking threats, negative mentions, and emerging risks. Customizable for events or long-term objectives with daily, weekly, or bi-weekly reporting.

Why Pinkerton

Key benefits to your organization

Informed Decision-Making s

Make strategic choice with comprehensive intelligence and expert analysis. SCOUT delivers evidence-based insights for decisive action.

Proactive Asset Protection

Safeguard people and assets with anticipatory threat intelligence. Identify risks before they escalate into critical incidents.

Integrated Intelligence Solutions

Combine life safety intelligence with expert threat evaluation for comprehensive protection.

Scalable EPIC Capabilities

When needs expand, access Embedded specialists, Protection services, and Consulting—all coordinated through one point of contact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are corporate due diligence investigation services?

Strategic due diligence evaluates individuals, vendors, and partners for financial, legal, and reputational risk. Using intelligence and OSINT investigations, organizations make informed decisions, avoid fraud, and ensure compliance before engagements.

How do workplace violence assessments work?

Workplace violence assessments identify behavioral, situational, and environmental risk factors. Analysts evaluate threats, conduct background investigations, and provide mitigation services and strategies to prevent incidents and enhance employee safety and preparedness.

What is an OSINT exposure report?

An OSINT exposure report analyzes publicly available data to identify reputational, security, and privacy risks. It reveals digital footprints, vulnerabilities, and threat indicators, helping organizations reduce exposure and strengthen risk management.

Why are executive threat assessments important?

Executive threat assessments identify risks targeting senior leaders, including stalking, harassment, and targeted violence. Proactive intelligence and analysis help protect executives, safeguard brand reputation, and support informed security planning.

How does continuous threat monitoring support organizations?

Continuous threat monitoring for enterprises tracks emerging risks, online threats, and adverse developments in real time. Ongoing intelligence enables faster response, improved situational awareness, and proactive risk mitigation across people, assets, and operations.

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