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Headquarters Address:
Euro-Tec Investigation Service
The Malthouse
Off Hummer Road
Egham
Surrey TW20 9BD
Telephone: +44 (0)1344 842162
E-mail: info@euro-tecinvestigationservice.co.uk
Criminal Justice Secure E-mail NOT FOR GENERAL USE for REGISTERED USERS ONLY: gary.murray@eurotec.cjsm.net
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Tracing Missing Persons - Debtors - Beneficiaries
Witness Tracing Location Service
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Due Diligence - Background checks
Personal Injury Claims & Fraud Investigations
Litigation Support | Process Serving
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Investigations for individuals & sole traders
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Euro-Tec Investigation Service are UK Surrey Private Investigators who have been providing a national Investigation Service since 1968, are certificated to British Standards Institution BS102000:2018 for the Code of Practice for the Provision of Investigative Services, are members of The Institute of Professional Investigators and the Association of British Investigators, and are Cyber Essentials certificated. Euro-Tec are Surrey Berkshire UK Private Detectives, also known as Private Investigators, Enquiry Agents, Solicitors Enquiry Agents, Process Servers. Euro-Tec Investigators are qualified, experienced, experts in investigations, witness tracing, litigation support, tracing missing persons, OSINT, Due Diligence, Surveillance, process serving, personal injury investigations, probate fraud investigations, asset tracing reports, fraud investigations, mystery shopper investigations, and employee misconduct. Euro-Tec operates Investigation services from its Egham, Surrey HQ close to Windsor Berkshire, and Heathrow Airport, covering London, Home Counties, Middlesex, Berkshire, Thames Valley, Bucks, Kent, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Sussex, and every county of England, Scotland and Wales. Euro-Tec provides compliant, ethical and professional investigative services nationwide to solicitors, the legal profession, businesses, government departments and individuals.
EURO-TEC
Investigation Service
Established 1968
UK Private Detectives of Distinction
BS102000 Code of Practice for the Provision of Investigative Services, is considered a highly respected, premier standard for investigative service providers in the UK, often regarded as a benchmark for quality and professionalism in an otherwise largely unregulated industry.
As the UK private investigation sector does not have mandatory statutory licensing, BS102000 serves as a voluntary, rigorous standard that reputable firms adopt to prove their competence, legal compliance, and ethical standards. Euro-Tec has held this certification since its inception in 2013 with areas of good practice raised by auditors, and every audit passed with zero non-conformities.
Why BS102000 is respected?
- Evidence of Quality and Compliance: Certification to BS102000 demonstrates that a company adheres to strict guidelines regarding data protection (GDPR), human rights, and legal compliance.
- Independent Verification: Certification is awarded by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited bodies, such as SSAIB, which requires independent, annual external audits.
- Best Practice Standards: The standard covers key operational areas, including the planning of investigations, surveillance techniques, information management, compliance, training, knowledge of relevant legislation and due diligence.
- Industry Endorsement: It is strongly supported by industry bodies, the Government and the legal profession, who view it as a key indicator of a firm’s commitment to high standards.
- Legal and Ethical Focus: It helps ensure investigations are conducted with integrity, reducing the risk of using “rogue” investigators who might break the law.
Key Aspects of the Standard (2018 Edition):
The 2018 revision updated the 2013 version to cover modern investigative needs, including:
- Screening: Staff are vetted to BS7858 standards.
- Data Handling: Compliance with GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
- Surveillance: Strict guidelines on ethical, legal, and proportionate surveillance.
- Accountability: A clear, documented, and transparent process for handling client complaints.
In summary, for clients looking to hire trustworthy investigators Euro-Tec, being certified to BS102000, is considered a safe and reliable choice, offering assurance that we act in accordance with legal and ethical standards at all times.
British Standards Institution - BS102000
Code of Practice for the Provision of Investigative Services