Surveillance Investigation
Legally obtained. Time-stamped. Court-admissible. Definitive.
Surveillance is the most powerful investigative tool available, and the most frequently misused. Watson PI conducts professional sub-rosa surveillance using HD video equipment, GPS tracking, and photographic documentation that is legally obtained, properly documented, and fully admissible in Texas courts. Whether you need surveillance for a civil case, insurance fraud investigation, domestic matter, or corporate inquiry, David Watson's 19 years of LAPD surveillance experience means you get results that hold up under the most rigorous legal scrutiny.
What We Provide
Why This Investigation Matters
Surveillance evidence obtained improperly, or documented carelessly, is worthless in court and potentially illegal. Watson PI conducts every surveillance operation within the strict boundaries of Texas law, with documentation procedures developed from 19 years of LAPD experience. Every video is time-stamped, every photograph is logged, and every report is formatted to meet Texas Rules of Evidence standards. When you need surveillance evidence that will actually hold up, you need Watson PI.
Our Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Is surveillance legal in Texas?
Yes, surveillance conducted in public places and semi-public locations is legal in Texas. Watson PI conducts all surveillance strictly within Texas law. We do not conduct surveillance in locations where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
How long does a surveillance operation typically last?
Most surveillance cases yield results within 2–5 days of active surveillance. We provide honest assessments of expected timelines and never extend surveillance unnecessarily.
Will the surveillance footage hold up in court?
Yes. All Watson PI surveillance footage is time-stamped, properly documented, and maintained with chain-of-custody records that meet Texas Rules of Evidence standards.
Can you conduct surveillance in Cedar Park, Round Rock, or Georgetown?
Yes. We conduct surveillance throughout all of Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, and surrounding counties.
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Call 512-801-975419-Year LAPD veteran. Metro Division, Criminal Intelligence, Internal Affairs. Now serving Central Texas with 15 years of elite private investigation.
Institutional Credentials
The Watson Standard
34 Years Experience
Combined Law Enforcement & Private Investigation
19-Year LAPD Veteran
Metro Division · Criminal Intelligence · Internal Affairs · VICE
TX License A11319
State-Regulated Private Investigator
Travis County Approved
Government-Vetted Vendor
State Farm Approved
Corporate-Vetted Investigator
Court-Qualified Expert
Certified TSCM · Expert Witness
"You work directly with David Watson, not a junior associate. The person you hire is the person who does the work."
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Why Watson PI
Who does the work?
Law enforcement background
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Surveillance Request Form
Download our official surveillance intake form to document your case details before your consultation with David Watson.
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Workers’ compensation claim appeared inconsistent with reported injury - insurer needed objective documentation
- Three surveillance sessions
- Activity directly contradicted claimed limitations
- Claim challenged successfully
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TX License A11319 · Austin, Texas