
Elite Executive Protection and Armed Security Services
Our clients come to us when the stakes are high — when reputations, assets, and lives are on the line. We specialize in executive protection, armed security, and individualized threat mitigation. Our armed security officers are not entry-level hires; they are extensively trained, highly disciplined, and selected for their ability to operate confidently and calmly in dynamic environments.

A Resource for Automated License Plate Reader and Body-Worn Police Camera Audits
In reference to Minnesota Statute 13.824 and 13.825 beginning in 2022 Biennial audits are now required for all Automated License Plate Readers and Portable Recording Systems, respectfully. Crescent Investigate Services is one of few agencies to offer this audit service.

Pre-Employment Background Investigations for Law Enforcement, Executives, & HR Professionals
Do not be led astray by the $19.95 background check through an online database. In the business of pre-employment criminal background checks, you get what you pay for. We’re here to provide detailed and accurate facts related to your candidate so you can make hiring decisions with confidence.

Crescent Investigations — Meet Our Team of Investigators
Crescent Investigations started as a one-man operation in 1992 by Dean Mikel after serving as a Special Agent with the U.S. State Department. Mikel brought extensive industry knowledge to SE Minnesota. He quickly built professionalism and expertise, and the business has steadily grown over the decades.

Asset Location and Searches From a Private Investigator
Through our asset location and asset search services, we find what was missing, learn the facts about a person or business, and provide the necessary information required to make financial decisions. While various scenarios lead to an asset search, the broad service is widely used by law firms, insurance companies, businesses, and individuals.

The Role of a Criminal Defense Investigator
Crescent Investigative Services is a full-service investigation firm providing professional services to Rochester, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and all of Minnesota. As criminal defense investigators, we uncover and collect evidence on behalf of a defense attorney who in turn is able to build a comprehensive defensive stance rooted in facts.

Minnesota Personal Injury Investigations
Determining legal responsibility is the primary purpose for retaining a personal injury investigator when someone you care about is injured. Whether it's a car crash, slip and fall incident, or even an animal attack, a fact-based investigation can be invaluable to the injured party.

Crescent Investigations: Your Minnesota Private Investigators
In need of a private investigator? Crescent Investigative Services is a leading team of private investigators in Minnesota. While we’re based in the Rochester, MN area, we serve attorneys & law offices, municipalities, businesses, and individuals throughout Minnesota. With thousands of cases in our portfolio, we’ve successfully served as industry professionals since 1992.