McKinnon Investigative Group is a licensed private investigation firm based in Fort Lauderdale, serving Pompano Beach and Broward County since 1994.
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Pompano Beach’s combination of working marine and commercial industries alongside diverse residential communities creates demand across several investigative case types. McKinnon Investigative Group handles the full range of personal, legal and corporate investigations across northeastern Broward County.
Serving individuals, families and attorneys throughout Pompano Beach and Broward County.
Detailed reporting on living conditions, parental conduct, and potential risks.
Trusted by Pompano Beach and Broward County businesses to uncover fraud, misconduct, and internal risks.
Analysis of digital activity and patterns to support legal or personal matters.
Screen potential employees, partners, or personal connections thoroughly.
Identify risks before mergers, investments, or major financial commitments.
Get clarity in sensitive family matters like abuse, dishonesty, or hidden finances.
Uncover the truth behind suspicious claims with thorough surveillance.
Confirm or disprove claims with discreet observation and factual reporting.
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc is here to provide discreet, professional support backed by over 30 years of trusted experience. We offer a no-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, outline a strategic investigative plan, and explain the legal pathways to securing the evidence you require.
McNab Road corridor, Sample Road business district, Pompano Beach Airpark area, Atlantic Boulevard commercial corridor
Crystal Lake, Palm Aire, Cypress Creek, Collier City, Pompano Estates
Pompano Beach Fishing Village, Intracoastal waterfront communities, Hillsboro Beach border, Pompano Beach Municipal Marina
Pompano Beach is one of the few cities in South Florida with an active commercial fishing fleet. The Pompano Beach Fishing Village on the south side of the Intracoastal hosts commercial fishing operations, charter vessels, and marine service businesses that generate a specific category of insurance and workers compensation cases that rarely appear in Fort Lauderdale’s yacht-focused marina economy.
Crew injury claims from commercial fishing operations, cargo disputes, vessel damage cases, and workers compensation surveillance involving marine and dock workers are a consistent part of our Pompano Beach caseload. These cases require familiarity with the marine industry’s employment practices, the seasonal nature of commercial fishing crew work, and the specific evidentiary requirements of maritime-adjacent personal injury cases in Broward County courts.
The city’s Intracoastal corridor has also seen significant development pressure over the past decade, bringing new residential and mixed-use construction activity that generates its own category of workers compensation and contractor fraud cases along the waterfront.
Florida’s GPS tracking laws have specific implications for marine surveillance cases. Attaching a tracking device to a vessel without the owner’s consent can constitute a third-degree felony under Florida Statute 934.425, the same rule that applies to land vehicles. For cases originating in Pompano Beach’s fishing village and Intracoastal communities, understanding these legal boundaries before fieldwork begins is essential.
In a conversation with licensed investigator Mike Kalman, Francois McKinnon discussed the practical and legal dimensions of marine surveillance in South Florida: vessel tracking, the evidentiary requirements for marine-adjacent personal injury cases, and the specific challenges of conducting covert surveillance on or near watercraft.
Pompano Beach’s residential character spans several distinct communities, from the established single-family neighbourhoods of Crystal Lake and Palm Aire to the newer Intracoastal developments attracting buyers from Fort Lauderdale’s overflow market. This range of community types produces a domestic investigation profile that reflects the city’s economic diversity.
Infidelity and separation cases here frequently involve working professionals rather than the high-net-worth profiles of Boca Raton or Lighthouse Point.
Asset structures are typically simpler but the emotional stakes and the need for court-admissible evidence for 17th Circuit family proceedings are identical. Background screening for contractors, business partners, and personal connections is a consistent demand in a city where rapid development has brought new business relationships that require verification.
Years of combined experience in the professional investigative field
Successful investigations completed across a wide range of cases
Countries Where We Have Conducted Investigations
Private investigator costs in Pompano Beach vary by case type, complexity, and the number of hours required. Here is how pricing typically works:
Hourly surveillance is the most common billing structure for infidelity, workers compensation, and insurance defense cases. Rates for licensed Florida investigators in Broward County typically range from $85 to $150 per hour depending on the firm and the complexity of the operation. A standard surveillance session runs four to eight hours. Multi-operative cases cost more.
Retainer-based engagements are used for corporate investigations, due diligence, and asset discovery cases where the scope is not fixed at the outset. A retainer establishes a working relationship and a budget framework rather than a per-hour arrangement.
Background checks and skip tracing are typically flat-fee services depending on the depth of the search and the number of subjects.
What affects the total cost: The geographic area being covered, the number of operatives required, the duration of the case, and whether the case requires court testimony or a sworn affidavit all affect final cost.
McKinnon Investigative Group offers a free and confidential consultation before any engagement. We discuss the specifics of your case, what evidence is realistically achievable, and what a realistic budget looks like before you commit to anything. Call (954) 513-7414.
Pompano Beach is northeastern Broward County’s largest working city with a combination of active commercial fishing and marine industry, Intracoastal waterfront development, and diverse residential communities spanning from Crystal Lake to the beachfront corridor. Its investigative profile reflects this mix: insurance defense and marine industry cases alongside domestic and background investigations.
Key law enforcement and court resources for Pompano Beach investigations and 17th Judicial Circuit litigation:
McKinnon Investigative Group serves Pompano Beach and all of Broward County. We cover every area of the city including Crystal Lake, Palm Aire, Cypress Creek, the Pompano Beach Fishing Village waterfront, and the Intracoastal communities. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.
Yes. Pompano Beach’s commercial fishing fleet, marine service businesses, and construction activity along the Intracoastal generate consistent demand for insurance defense surveillance and workers compensation validation. We work with insurance carriers and law firms on these cases across Broward County.
Yes. The Pompano Beach Fishing Village and the city’s commercial fishing and marine service operations produce specific investigative case types including crew injury claims, vessel damage disputes, and workers compensation surveillance involving marine and dock workers. We handle these cases for insurance carriers and law firms operating in Broward County.
Yes. All evidence gathered by McKinnon Investigative Group is collected in full compliance with Florida law and prepared for admissibility in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. We provide time-stamped video, detailed chronological reports, and chain of custody documentation on every case.
Yes. McKinnon Investigative Group works with family law, personal injury, civil litigation, and insurance defense attorneys handling cases in the 17th Judicial Circuit. We provide surveillance reports, time-stamped video, and sworn testimony when required.
