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Private Investigation Services in Nashville, TN
Jacobs Group is a family-owned private investigation firm with over 30 years of experience in criminal investigation and legal support. Founded by Lt. Tommy Jacobs Sr., a former Homicide Commander with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, we combine law enforcement expertise with modern investigative techniques to deliver accurate, confidential results. Our team specializes in criminal defense investigations, insurance fraud detection, digital forensics, and surveillance, serving attorneys, corporations, and private clients nationwide. We utilize advanced technology for technical surveillance countermeasures, GPS tracking, and cybersecurity protection while maintaining strict adherence to legal and ethical standards.With a focus on uncovering overlooked details and procedural flaws, we provide expert testimony, detailed documentation, and strategic support for high-stakes legal cases. Our investigators hold specialized certifications in digital forensics and counter-surveillance, ensuring evidence integrity and admissibility in court. We operate with discretion and precision across domestic and corporate investigations, including missing persons cases, internal fraud audits, and witness interviews. Our commitment to factual accuracy and client confidentiality has established us as a trusted partner for legal professionals and businesses seeking reliable investigative solutions.
Services
Criminal Defense Investigations
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Digital Forensics
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Missing Persons Cases
Corporate Fraud Investigations
Witness Interviews
GPS Tracking
Home Bug Sweeps
Cybersecurity Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of law enforcement experience from former homicide commanders.
- Our team holds specialized certifications in digital forensics and technical surveillance.
- We provide court-admissible evidence with strict legal and ethical compliance.
- Our investigators utilize government-grade equipment for surveillance and bug sweeps.
- We deliver nationwide service with local-level attention to detail and discretion.
What people say
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Services
Criminal Defense Investigations
We provide independent case reviews for criminal defense teams, identifying procedural errors and overlooked evidence. Our former law enforcement experts analyze police work, interview witnesses, and locate missing evidence to strengthen defense strategies. Services include timeline verification, misconduct investigations, and expert court testimony for felony and misdemeanor cases.
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Our specialists conduct residential TSCM sweeps using government-grade equipment to detect hidden cameras, audio bugs, and GPS trackers. We employ RF detectors and spectrum analyzers to identify surveillance devices in homes and rental properties. Services include threat neutralization, security recommendations, and prevention strategies for high-profile individuals and legal cases.
Digital Forensics
We recover and analyze digital evidence from mobile devices, computers, and cloud storage systems. Our Cellebrite-certified experts perform data extraction, metadata analysis, and deepfake detection. Services include social media evidence collection, spyware removal, and cybersecurity assessments to support corporate and legal investigations with court-admissible reports.
Insurance Fraud Investigations
We help insurers and legal teams uncover fraudulent claims through surveillance, background checks, and medical canvassing. Our investigators document suspicious activities, conduct claimant interviews, and analyze social media patterns. Services include workers' compensation fraud detection, auto accident investigations, and comprehensive reporting for court proceedings and claims management.
Missing Persons Investigations
We locate missing individuals using advanced skip-tracing techniques and law enforcement databases. Our team specializes in runaway cases, estranged family members, and witness searches. Services combine digital forensics, field investigations, and OSINT (open-source intelligence) to resolve urgent or long-term missing persons cases with legal and emotional sensitivity.
People
Lt. Tommy Jacobs
Founder
Former Homicide Commander with 30+ years of law enforcement experience. Leads criminal defense investigations and mentors investigative teams. Recognized for expertise in procedural analysis and evidence discovery.
Chief Mickey Miller
Investigative Expertise
Retired police chief with four decades of investigative experience. Specializes in complex criminal cases and public integrity investigations. Provides strategic consultation for defense teams and corporate clients.
Zach Jacobs
Digital Forensics
Certified digital forensics expert specializing in device imaging and technical surveillance countermeasures. Conducts cybersecurity assessments and deepfake detection analysis for corporate and legal clients.
Questions
What is a private investigator?
A licensed professional who conducts investigations for legal, corporate, or personal matters using surveillance, interviews, and forensic analysis.
What areas do you service?
Based in Nashville, TN, we operate nationwide for all investigation types.
Who hires private investigators?
Law firms, insurance companies, corporations, and private individuals facing legal or security concerns.
Do you offer digital forensics?
Yes, we extract and analyze data from mobile devices, computers, and cloud systems for evidence.
Are your services confidential?
We maintain strict client confidentiality and secure evidence handling protocols.
Can you help with criminal defense cases?
Our team specializes in independent case reviews and procedural error identification for defense teams.
