Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Investigative & Security Services in Duluth, MN
Since 1995, Applied Professional Services has established itself as a trusted provider of investigative and security solutions across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our team of highly skilled professionals delivers ethical, legal surveillance and expert witness statements while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and professionalism. We specialize in serving law firms, businesses, insurance companies, and private individuals with prompt, thorough, and high-quality services tailored to complex civil, criminal, and executive protection needs. With decades of combined experience, our investigators and security experts have built a reputation for resolving challenging cases and safeguarding high-profile clients.Our commitment to excellence extends to specialized services including high-threat security for estates, offices, and special events, as well as insurance and injury investigations. As a locally rooted firm, we combine deep regional knowledge with national-level expertise to deliver actionable intelligence and comprehensive security strategies. Our proven track record in missing persons investigations and process service demonstrates our dedication to achieving measurable results for our clients.
Services
Missing Persons Investigations
Civil Investigations
Criminal Investigations
Process Service
Executive Protection
High Threat Security
Insurance Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of investigative experience in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Our team provides ethical and legally compliant surveillance methods.
- We deliver prompt and thorough service to all clients.
- Our experts serve both civil and criminal investigation needs.
- We specialize in executive protection and high-threat security solutions.
Services
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services provide discreet, professional security for high-profile individuals and corporate leaders. We implement customized safety protocols for estates, offices, and special events while maintaining absolute confidentiality. Our team's expertise in threat assessment and risk mitigation ensures comprehensive protection for clients facing elevated security risks.
Missing Persons Investigations
Specialized missing persons investigations combine advanced research techniques with fieldwork to locate individuals for legal or personal matters. Our investigators utilize public records, digital footprints, and surveillance to resolve cases efficiently while maintaining ethical standards throughout the process.
Civil Investigations
Civil investigation services support attorneys and private clients with evidence collection, witness interviews, and documentation for litigation matters. We provide legally compliant surveillance and reporting to strengthen civil cases involving disputes, insurance claims, or personal injury claims.
High Threat Security
High-threat security solutions protect vulnerable locations including corporate offices, private residences, and cultural institutions. Our security specialists design layered protection plans incorporating physical security measures, personnel deployment, and emergency response protocols for maximum client safety.
Insurance Investigations
Insurance investigation services help carriers verify claims through factual analysis and evidence gathering. Our team conducts surveillance, interviews, and document reviews to detect fraud while providing objective reporting that supports fair claims resolution processes.
Questions
What services does Applied Professional Services offer?
We provide investigative services including missing persons cases, civil and criminal investigations, and insurance-related inquiries. Our security division offers executive protection, high-threat security, and event safety solutions.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in Duluth, Minnesota, we serve clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin with both investigative and security services.
How long has your company been in business?
Applied Professional Services has provided investigative and security solutions since 1995, maintaining an active presence in the region for over 25 years.
Can you handle urgent investigation requests?
We prioritize prompt service while maintaining thoroughness. While we don't offer 24/7 emergency response, we typically deploy resources quickly for urgent cases.
Reviews (7)
Eric Thomson
Apr 08, 2022
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Horrible management If you read former employee reviews you will see a company response for each. Notice how the employer denies each reviews allegations. Deny, deny, deny. This is the strategy of a ex-vop. Deny everything. Pretend it doesn't exist. But 16 reviews saying the same thing. APS may do solid PI work, I can't say. But their uniformed security service is poorly managed and inefficient.
Melissa Heinlein
Feb 11, 2022
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APS assisted our firm with an investigation and did a great job obtaining the information we asked for. This was particularly helpful considering our firm is located in the Twin Cities and the investigation needed to be conducted in Duluth. They were professional, efficient and reasonably priced. Tyler was great with communication every step of the way. Definitely recommend.
Abbie Edman
Jan 16, 2022
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The company Applied Professional Services is filled with professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable people. They have people working for them that are very passionate about what they do which really shows in the quality of their work. There is no one else I would hire for this type of work. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs investigations, process service, etc.
Tyler Rikkola
Feb 13, 2021
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APS has been incredible! Everyone there was very knowledgeable and professional. They are able to creatively adapt to address whatever issue you may need assistance with and they go above and beyond all expectations. 11/10 recommend!
Justin Terch
Dec 29, 2020
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Applied Professional Services has done background checks for my clients in the past with good results. I have also hired them to assist with verifying insurance claims relating to injured employees. They do good work.
Pro Legal
Dec 20, 2020
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We have worked with Applied Professional Services for over 20 years, always extremely prompt, professional and very quick turn around times.
Backyard Ventures Asmr
May 22, 2018
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APS is an unreliable service, operated by a crooked man named Tom. Tom not only treats his employees that are Veterans with dishonor, but also steals child support checks from single mothers. Please keep this in mind if you chose to conduct business with this company.