APi is a San Diego based firm connected to a nationwide and international network of former FBI Agents and Police Officers. Our private investigation and consulting firm was founded by Michael O'Brien who retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after thirty years of service. His assignments included Newark, NJ, New York, NY, Boston, Mass, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CA, where he worked a wide variety of cases including criminal, terrorism and foreign counterintelligence investigations. He received several awards from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for outstanding investigative skills.

Mr. O'Brien is currently a member of the Former Special Agents Association of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and conducts oral history interviews for the Association. In addition, he is member of the World Affairs Council, the Citizens Diplomacy Council of San Diego and an associate member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police

APi offers investigators from every level of law enforcement including Federal, State and Local investigators throughout the United States and internationally. In additon, the network includes various experts from many fields of investigative interest.

APi does not conduct criminal defense investigations.

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LINKS:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Your local FBI office

National Police Supply

We provide the following services to the business and legal community:

• People Finder/Missing Persons

• Investigations including interviews and surveillance

• Criminal/Civil check - Nationwide by State, Federal and International

• Public Record Search

• Bodyguard / Armed security

• Internet search/research

• Background Investigations

• Statement analysis (detecting deception)

• Due Diligence Inquiries - Nationwide and Worldwide

• Asset /Real estate

• Pre-employment, verify resume

• Family Security Background check (Nannies, Contractors, Pet sitters, Maid)

• Medical profile- credential report

• Construction - General Contractor check (suits, liens or judgments)

• Bankruptcy, Liens and Judgments