We specialize in electronic bug sweeps.
The following is included in EVERY SWEEP:
Total RF (radio frequency) spectrum sweep - 200 Hz to 12 GHz.
Telephone sweep (We perform 3 electronic tests and visually inspect each phone.)
Carrier current sweep - 20 KHz to 400 KHz (the building wiring)
Infrared transmission sweep
Laser beam transmission sweep
Microwave transmission sweep
Cell phone bug sweep (A cell phone used as a bug)
Microphone sweep
Radio transmitter sweep
Hidden video camera sweep (both wireless and hard-wired)
Audio recorder sweep
Acoustic leakage inspection (where applicable)
Keywords: bug sweeps, electronic bug sweeps, eavesdropping listening devices
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1995.
What is your primary product or service?
Electronic bug sweeps.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Skipp Porteous, the founder and president of Sherlock Investigations, Inc., is a TSCM (technical surveillance countermeasure) specialist. He received his formal TSCM training at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He looks for eavesdropping devices for celebrities, police departments, government, private investigators, corporations, and ordinary people. Skipp Porteous holds a Technician Class amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. His call letters are KC2PYP.
He exclusively works at locating eavesdropping devices.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Electronic bug sweeps is a technical skill, not an investigative one. Therefore, we do bug sweeps for twelve other private investigators.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We travel anywhere.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We travel anywhere.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks, money orders, and barter.
Which areas do you service?
Anywhere.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Skipp Porteous
What are your hours of operation?
24/7
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
They did a thorough, professional job.