INVESTIGATIONS
Investigations are about uncovering the truth - cutting through complexity to establish what happened, how, and why.
In a sector where some claim expertise without the credentials, it’s fair to ask: why BLD?
We’re all former law enforcement investigators who continue to support policing
- from discreet covert deployments to embedding within major enquiry teams.
We work closely with clients to ensure that what they think they want is truly what’s needed.
We advise on the options available based
on your priorities, timescales, and
practical considerations.
We ensure you’re aware of any suitable alternatives, taking into account your objectives, timeframe, and budget.
We draw on in-house expertise from policing, military, National Crime Agency
and the private sector to deliver investigations that meet client needs and stand up to scrutiny within the relevant justice system.
Our investigations follow a system that incorporates the following elements:
› Immediate Action - Secure and preserve time-sensitive evidence before it’s lost.
› Planning & Strategy - Define the key questions, set clear objectives, and agree lawful, realistic expectations.
› Data Collection - Gather critical documents, devices, identifiers and technical evidence.
› Analysis - Reconstruct events, test the facts, identify root causes and future risks.
› Reporting - Deliver clear findings with practical next steps, including criminal, civil or regulatory pathways where appropriate.
› Education - Feed lessons back into your organisation and strengthen internal capability through targeted training.
SPECIALIST SKILLS
We have dedicated investigation experience across multiple disciplines, with a unique and un-paralleled skill of taking the complex and making it simple. We will not use overly technical jargon and you will know exactly what is being done and what you are getting from us.
✓ Fraud
✓ Economic Crime
✓ Cryptocurrency
✓ Cryptocurrency Analytics
✓ Digital Strategy
✓ Digital Media Investigation
✓ Call Data Analytics
✓ Digital Forensics
✓ Forensic Data Recovery
✓ Crime
✓ Civil Defence
✓ Director Disputes
✓ Employment
✓ Human Resource Investigation (HR)
✓ Insurance
✓ Professional Standards
✓ Private Investigation
✓ Mobile Phone Forensics
✓ Computer Forensics
✓ Tablet Forensics
✓ Drone Flight Forensics
✓ Marine Forensics
✓ Cyber Crime
✓ Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
✓ Analytics
✓ Surveillance
TRAINING
Whether it’s a law enforcement, financial sector or private sector course you’re looking for,
we deliver digital investigation training every day across a wide range of general and specialist topics.
Our programmes are designed and led by experienced practitioners, combining real-world operational insight with practical, hands-on learning.
From foundational digital awareness through to advanced forensic, analytical and intelligence-led techniques,
we tailor each course to meet your organisation’s specific risks, responsibilities and objectives.
We focus on building confident, capable teams who can identify issues early,
preserve critical evidence and respond proportionately within lawful and professional frameworks.