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Experienced Security Professionals & Private Investigators

O’Brien & Associates is a licensed and insured private security and investigation agency providing professional security services and investigative solutions since 1990. Backed by more than 50 years of law enforcement experience and a team of over 350 highly trained professionals, we serve businesses, organizations, government agencies, and communities with experienced, dependable security and investigative support.

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Comprehensive Security Solutions

O’Brien & Associates is a full-service, licensed, and insured private investigation security agency founded in 1990 by Ed and Karin O’Brien. We have been involved in law enforcement for over 50 plus years. We are licensed in seven states and employ over 350 licensed security professionals.

Security

Professional security patrol and guard services for diverse needs.

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Retail

Uniformed security officers helping deter theft and reduce loss.

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Government

Fraud prevention and detection for government entitlement programs.

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Contracted

In-depth investigations for fraud, collections, records, and more.

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Trusted For Security On The Biggest Stage

O’Brien & Associates provided 200 security personnel for Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis, Minnesota!

Experience You Can Rely On

Professional Service with Personal Integrity

Our licensed personnel and advisory staff offer over 50 years of experience in investigating criminal charges, civil complaints, insurance fraud, and various other financial crimes. We have been involved in parent-locator searches, skip tracing, asset / criminal history searches nationwide, and adoption locations guaranteed. Although the work we do is serious, our goal is provide “security with a smile”. We are also a member of National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS).

Licensed Investigators & Loss Prevention Agents Serving

Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Tennessee
Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

  • O’Brien & Associates provides professional private security services for businesses, government agencies, schools, healthcare facilities, industrial properties, retail locations, construction sites, and special events.

    Services include uniformed security officers, plain-clothed security personnel, mobile patrols, fire watch, overnight security, gate attendants, access control, asset protection, and executive protection.

    Every security plan is customized to meet each client’s specific safety and security needs.

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Need Security Or Investigation Assistance?

Tell us about your security or investigative needs and a member of our experienced team will be in touch. 

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Affiliations

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