
Find the truth.
See the whole picture.
Discreet inquiries, background research, and evidentiary surveillance.
Private Investigations
Private investigation. Physical security. Actionable intelligence.
One accountable team, protecting what matters to you.
Some situations call for answers. Others call for a presence. Our integrated approach brings the right people, perspective, and protection together.

Discreet inquiries, background research, and evidentiary surveillance.
Private Investigations
Professional on-site protection for your people, property, and assets.
Physical Security & Patrol
Thoughtful access control, crowd management, and executive escort.
Event Security & VIP Detail
Practical risk assessments and intelligence that help you move forward.
Intelligence & Risk AssessmentEvery assignment begins with understanding what matters to you.
Find your starting pointA commercial property. A place to call home. An important event. Protection works best when it understands the environment.

Mitigate internal shrinkage, deter external theft, and protect on-site staff with vigilant loss prevention officers.
PRESENCE WITH PURPOSE.
ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL.Good protection is built on observation, preparation, and accountability. It means knowing when to be visible and when discretion matters most.
Founded by Magdaleno Barragan, PI Special Services brings private investigation, physical security, and intelligence together for clients across Illinois.
From the first conversation to the final report, you should know where you stand.
THOUGHTFUL WORK. FROM START TO FINISH.Discuss your concerns, the information you need, and the people or property involved. Establish the purpose of the assignment before deciding how to approach it.
YOUR PRIORITIES, UNDERSTOOD.Agree on the scope, relevant services, timing, and communication expectations. Each assignment is shaped around its environment and objectives.
A SHARED PLAN OF ACTION.Carry out the agreed work with appropriate personnel, equipment, and direct coordination. Keep the approach aligned with the assignment.
PROTECTION WITH PURPOSE.Receive relevant findings, incident documentation, and a focused discussion of what comes next. The work should leave you with a clearer picture.
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE.Practical notes on investigations and protection. Useful perspective, without compromising a client’s privacy.
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FIELD NOTES / 03A question. A concern. A situation that needs a closer look. Start with a direct conversation with Magdaleno Barragan and the PI Special Services team.
AVAILABLE AROUND THE CLOCK24/7815.651.8002 barraganofficer@gmail.comServing clients throughout IllinoisThe first conversation helps define your concerns, the services that may be relevant, and an appropriate scope of work. Availability, fees, and the next steps are discussed before an assignment begins.
Yes. Call the team directly to discuss the appropriate way to share sensitive information. Keep the initial website or email inquiry general, and do not include private evidence or identifying information about other people.
Services cover commercial and retail environments, event venues, gated communities and HOAs, and private clients. The scope and staffing are tailored to the assignment.
Request licensing, insurance, and bonding documentation directly from the team before engaging services.