I really enjoy working for sparks protection as a patrol officer they treated me like I mean…read moresomething and not like a number other companies would throw you to the wolves they actually care to train officers on safety and safely how to do the job I'm very happy with my job here

good and reliable security and private investigation company. and they are nice peopleread more

I would like to warn you when going into hiring someone to help you in a investigation it is…read moreabsolutely crucial you hire someone professional with experience in the knowledge they need to stay above the law. Private investigating is not a game., Garry Proper and his team helped me by calming me down educating me with direct focus on what the next legal steps were to achieve my desired goals, and didn't empty my bank account. As my case unfolded in court, nothing Garry found was thrown out. If you are in need of direction call Garry he's your man.

Mr. Bryant is great. He is a humble and caring man who knows his stuff. He helped us gain proof…read morethat otherwise would have been hard to gain in our case. They take lots of video and offer good rates. If you need surveillance...his crew is the way to go.

From the owner: Licensed Private Investigation Company serving Ohio & Kentucky…read more Pierce Bryant has 28 years of experience in the public sector as it relates to criminal investigation along with 28 years of experience the private sector. Mr. Bryant is well known throughout the Tri-State area for his work ethics, professionalism and integrity.

Terry Myer and Amelia Myer at Columbus Detective Agency turned one of the most stressful times in…read moreour lives into a nightmare. We were quoted $150 -- flat. No mention of additional charges. No contract. No terms. We paid immediately, trusting their word and assuming everything was covered. But once the job was done and they knew we couldn't go elsewhere without jeopardizing a sensitive legal case, they hit us with hundreds more in hidden fees, including $100 for a notary that typically costs $10-$15. We told them from the start that we were new to this process and needed help -- they knew that. And instead of guiding us, they took full advantage. If there were going to be more charges, they should've been disclosed up front -- not sprung on us after the fact when they were holding important court documents we needed to move forward. This didn't feel like professional service. It felt like a complete scam -- and no one should have to go through what we did just to get basic legal paperwork handled. If you're in a vulnerable legal situation, stay far away from this agency. You deserve honesty and transparency -- not deception, manipulation, and hidden fees.

I recently hired the Columbus Detective Agency (CDA), led by Detective Terry Myer and associates,…read morefor an urgent, time-sensitive, complicated, and important job. I picked CDA because Detective Myer is a nationally-renown leader in his field and has many years of successful cases under his belt. As expected, in my case CDA brought to the task a wide range of strategies, tactics, and technologies in order to cover all aspects of the job and to make certain that nothing went wrong. For example, CDA had a solution for every possible exigency, which was clearly and carefully explained to me in advance. Since this was a very important case, I was willing to pay extra for all of the bells and whistles. However, everything was free of charge except for the basic service. Even though several readjustments had to be made during the job due to unforeseen circumstances, CDA made these readjustments without complaint and without charging me extra. Needless to say, the job was completed successfully on time and on the first attempt. Also, CDA kept in close contact with me during the entire operation, gave me frequent updates, and (as previously stated) was nimble enough to make split-second readjustments when things did not go as planned or expected. As a result, I will use CDA every time I need a detective agency, and anyone desiring the very best detective agency at a reasonable price should do so, too. -- Jonathan

Excellent service, truly cares about his clients and does his job efficiently and effectivelyread more

From the owner: We have access to billions of records that isn't available to the public or those so called online…read moredatabases that you pay for and don't get a true and accurate report. Ours covers 46 different fields, which assist us in providing our client a more accurate, in depth and useful report.

This is not only the most unprofessional private security firm I've ever encountered, but they are…read moredefinitely an additional danger to the peace and safety of those they are contractually bound to protect. Earlier this year I was the *victim* of several heartbreaking incidents of domestic violence. Time and time again Garver personnel made me feel as though I were somehow in the wrong though I was uncontrovertibly the victim in every act, never the aggressor, revictimizing me anew each time I would need their assistance. (They must have taken a page out of the CPD's handbook as far as that goes.) The situation deteriorated to the point that security guards said they would not even respond if called again about such an incident. (Not that they usually came in a terribly timely manner anyway, or that they bothered to come at all each time there was a life-threatening emergency.) Yet when this same person assailant allegedly assaulted one of a security guard also, strangely Garver did not even bother to press criminal charges; guards just said they would "light him up" when they saw him on the property again, apparently violence and vigilantism are the preferred problem resolution method of this rogue band of "protectors," rather than seeking resolution of the problem within the constraints of our judicial system. Garver Asset Protection employees soon after used derogatory language involving sexual orientation, echoing over their loud radios across the parking lot of a gas station they had no business loitering around instead of their post, and somehow found it appropriate to make "a joke" about religion then repeat it when it was not well received. They didn't even bother to notify the actual police when they witnessed a hit and run while I was reporting being robbed at gunpoint in my under-lit parking lot. To top it off, guards just maliciously had my vehicle towed after harassing me for a few days about it. I had the misfortune of getting a couple tires flattened when I ran over collision debris that had not yet been blocked off or removed. My vehicle had only been sitting in my parking lot a few days while another car in the very same parking lot has been sitting on all flat tires for nearly -- if not more than -- a full year. This egregious conduct by people in such a position of trust and authority is a clear violation of my civil rights and encroachment on my basic dignity as a human being. I would not recommend this company to anyone, for anything. It's troubling to think that these people are allowed to carry guns.

From the owner: Garver Asset Protection and Investigations, LLC was founded by Nick Garver, an experienced public…read moresafety professional and an incumbent Ohio police chief. Garver Asset Protection is one of the most professional and progressive security and private investigation companies in Ohio and is continually expanding. Since our formation, our client base has grown greatly and we are rapidly becoming a recognized market leader in professional security services. At Garver, we seek to be proficient in catering for a select number of clients and not the masses, as is the case with many of our competitors. It has always been a priority at Garver to meet the needs of our clients speedily and effectively. Since our formation, our aim has been to build and maintain long-term relationships with our clients providing them with a first-class service at all times. As a result of the high standards which we demand of all our departments, it has been no surprise that our client base has grown steadily since our formation. We have the structure, supervisory staff, and officers to ensure that our clients receive a most reliable and professional service at all times. Please check out the many services we offer, and let us know how we may serve you.