Iowa Security and Investigative Services
Crescent Investigative Services provides professional, impartial investigative and security services to clients throughout Ames and the state of Iowa. With a team comprised of retired law enforcement staff of all ranks and agencies, military veterans, and seasoned investigators, we deliver fact-based results with discretion and professionalism.
Crescent Investigative Services
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm
Contact
515-330-6659
info@crescentinvestigativeservices.com
Comprehensive Investigative Services in Ames & Across Iowa
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Since 1992, Crescent has completed more than 5,000 investigative matters for clients across the Midwest. Our findings are impartial, our reporting is precise, and our approach is guided by law, training, and professional ethics.
Comprehensive Investigative Services in Ames & Across Iowa
Civil & Liability Investigations
Accident scenes, workplace injuries, and liability claims require accurate information. We document conditions, capture statements, and secure evidence.
Witness Locates & Interviews
We locate witnesses, conduct interviews, and obtain sworn affidavits. Our team handles complex and time-sensitive witness matters for law firms and insurers.
Background Investigations
Thorough background checks for corporate, municipal, and law-enforcement hiring. Our screenings go beyond online database checks to provide clear, actionable information.
HR & Conduct Investigations
Independent, unbiased workplace investigations for misconduct, policy violations, and internal affairs matters. We help organizations make informed decisions with verified facts.
Asset Searches
We identify and verify assets for attorneys, insurers, and businesses, providing clarity for litigation, collections, and claims decisions.
Insurance Investigations
Subrogation, workers compensation, fraud, origin & cause, and on-site investigations. Crescent supports insurance carriers with professional documentation and findings.
Case File Review
Our experienced investigators identify incomplete or insufficient investigations and provide clear direction for next steps.
Litigation Support Services
Investigative assistance during criminal and civil case preparation. We gather facts, documentation, and insights that support attorneys throughout discovery and case strategy.
Site & Scene Inspections
Accurate, prompt on-scene documentation including photographs, measurements, and witness statements.
Digital Forensics Services in Iowa
Crescent provides advanced digital forensic services for attorneys, law enforcement, insurers, and private clients.
Our examiners preserve, extract, and analyze data from:
Computers
Mobile devices
Cloud accounts
Gaming systems
External storage
Our team uses industry-recognized tools including Magnet, Cellebrite, FTK, and OS Triage. Findings are documented thoroughly and preserved for legal proceedings when required.
Executive Protection & Security Services
Armed Executive Protection
Discrete, professional protection for executives, public figures, and individuals facing elevated risk.
Corporate Security Presence
Professional, business-attire security personnel for corporate offices and workplace environments.
Counter-Surveillance (CS)
Protection of residences and workspaces through proactive detection of unauthorized surveillance.
Serving Ames and Communities Across Iowa
From our Ames-based service area, Crescent supports clients throughout the state, including:
Des Moines • Cedar Rapids • Davenport • Sioux City • Iowa City • Waterloo • Ames • Dubuque • Council Bluffs • Ankeny • Urbandale • West Des Moines • Altoona • Marshalltown • Boone • Nevada • Mason City • Clear Lake • Ottumwa • Fairfield • Decorah • and more.
Our team is equipped to respond quickly across Iowa, offering local insight, statewide reach, and professional investigative support wherever it’s needed.