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David Watson

Licensed Private Investigator · TX A11319

34-year law enforcement and investigation veteran. 19 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. 15+ years as a licensed Texas private investigator serving Austin and all of Central Texas.

Texas PI License A11319
Travis County Approved Vendor
State Farm Approved Vendor
TSCM Certified
19 Years LAPD
15+ Years Texas PI
David Watson. Private Investigator
Background

From LAPD to Austin's Most Trusted Investigator

David Watson is a former Los Angeles Police Department officer with 19 years of service across some of the department's most demanding assignments: Metro Division, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Internal Affairs Bureau, and VICE Unit. His law enforcement career gave him an investigative foundation that most private investigators simply cannot replicate, the ability to gather evidence that meets courtroom standards, conduct interviews that yield actionable intelligence, and document findings in a way that withstands legal scrutiny.

After relocating to Central Texas, David founded Watson Private Investigation Services and has spent 15 years building a reputation as the investigator that defense attorneys, corporations, insurance companies, and private clients call when accuracy and discretion are non-negotiable. His cases span criminal defense investigation, civil litigation support, insurance fraud, surveillance, missing persons, and sensitive family matters.

Watson PI holds credentials that distinguish it from the vast majority of Texas investigation firms: Travis County Approved Vendor status, State Farm Insurance Approved Vendor designation, and Texas PI License A11319. These are not self-reported credentials, they are independently verified by government and corporate entities that have evaluated David's work and found it meets their institutional standards.

Every investigation conducted by Watson PI is handled personally by David Watson. There are no junior investigators, no outsourced work, and no compromises on quality. When you hire Watson PI, you work directly with the most experienced investigator in the room.

Career Timeline

34 Years of Service

1991–2010

Los Angeles Police Department. 19 Years

  • Metro Division. High-profile tactical and investigative operations
  • Criminal Intelligence Unit. Organized crime and threat analysis
  • Internal Affairs Bureau. Complex internal investigations requiring absolute integrity
  • VICE Unit. Undercover operations and covert surveillance
2010

Founded Watson Private Investigation Services

  • Relocated to Central Texas
  • Obtained Texas Private Investigator License A11319
  • Began serving Austin, Cedar Park, and surrounding communities
2010–Present

15+ Years Serving Central Texas

  • 8,200+ cases completed across criminal defense, civil, family, and corporate investigations
  • Earned Travis County Approved Vendor status
  • Earned State Farm Insurance Approved Vendor designation
  • Certified in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
  • Trusted by defense attorneys, family law attorneys, insurance companies, and private clients
Areas of Expertise

Investigation Specialties

Criminal Defense Investigation
Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance
Insurance Fraud Investigation
Civil Litigation Support
Infidelity & Divorce Investigation
Child Custody Investigation
Missing Persons & Skip Tracing
Background Checks & Due Diligence
TSCM Bug Sweeps
Executive Protection
Process Service
Undercover Investigation
Cheating Secrets by David Watson
Published Author

Cheating Secrets

Drawing on thousands of infidelity investigations, David Watson reveals the warning signs, real-life stories, and exactly what to expect when you hire a private investigator. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

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Cedar Park / Austin, TX