Prepare with an effective defense strategy.
Work with an experienced board certified criminal defense investigator.
Its not often, however...
Every once in a while...............an innocent person is accused of a crime.
Every once in a while...............the charges just do not fit.
Every once in a while...............an innocent person goes to jail!
We are not interested in helping the guilty “Get off easy“ ! We are intrested in uncovering reasnable doubt
"WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW" , you can depend upon the personalized, quality investigative services of the DeCola Detective Agency. Since 1983 ,we have proven our skills, helping hundreds of clients solve their business, personal, and professional problems. We pride ourselves on providing quality, cost-effective investigative services. Steve DeCola CEO and licensed P.I. oversees each and every case and he will return your calls! Our private investigators and associates come from federal, state, and local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, insurance industry and from the private sector. Cases are assigned to investigators with expertise, background, and training, in the type of case being investigated.
Steve DeCola is also a "Board Certified Criminal Investigator" a designation held by only three investigators in all of Pennsylvania.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A:
Steve DeColaCMI/CFI/CCDI/CSC/P.I.
CEO of DeCola Detectives Inc.
Licensed Private Investigator Pennsylvania and New Jersey State.
Licensed, Bonded, & Insured Since 1983
Co-Director of Lion Investigation Academy -
Pennsylvania Department of Education Approved Distant Learning.
1) Certified Master Investigator
2) Certified Fraud Investigator
3) Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator
4) A.S.T. Degree (Private Investigation)
5) Certified Bail Enforcement Agent
6) Certified Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training
---6A) NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
---6B) NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
7) NAIS CERTIFICATES
Surveillance Law
Physical Surveillance Techniques
Technical Surveillance
Insurance Claims Investigations
Detective Agency Management
Auto Accident Investigation Techniques
Public Records Access
8) A.I.A.S. CERTIFICATE
Criminal Investigation
9) CERTIFICATE
Microsoft Windows Solutions (advanced computer security)
10) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Investigative Specialists
Fraternal Order of Police Hero Scholarship Recipient
World Association of Detectives
Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association
Association of Counter-Intelligence Professionals
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
National Association of Bail Enforcement Agents
New Jersey Private Investigators Association
Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators
National Defender Investigator Association
National Council of Investigation & Security Services
American Society for Law Enforcement Training
11) Faculty Advisory Board Member
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (Praetorian Guard)
Lions Investigation Academy (Co- Director & Dean of Admissions )
Berks Technical Institute (Criminal / Private Investigation Program)
12) Listed
International Who's Who of Professionals
13) NRCC 's
Congressional Medal of Distinction
14) Media
Steve DeCola Pres./ P.I. has made the cover of P.I. Magazine, done local radio, has been profiled by area newspapers, worked on cases aired on such shows as ABC Prime Time, Fox Undercover News, and written articles that have been published by "The Legal Intelligencer". Steve is also a Licensed Private Pilot.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Investigative Specialists
Fraternal Order of Police Hero Scholarship Recipient
World Association of Detectives
Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association
Association of Counter-Intelligence Professionals
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
National Association of Bail Enforcement Agents
New Jersey Private Investigators Association
Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators
National Defender Investigator Association
National Council of Investigation & Security Services
American Society for Law Enforcement Training
11) Faculty Advisory Board Member
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (Praetorian Guard)
Lions Investigation Academy (Co- Director & Dean of Admissions )
Berks Technical Institute (Criminal / Private Investigation Program)
