Surveillance is the discreet, professional observation of a person's activity to document what they're actually doing — where they go, who they're with, and how they spend their time. Conducted lawfully by trained investigators, it turns suspicion or uncertainty into clear, firsthand evidence you can rely on.
People come to us for surveillance when they need to know something for certain and only direct observation will answer it. Often, that's a matter of a claim that needs to be verified. If you're an attorney working in insurance defense, we document a claimant's real-world activity to help you determine whether an injury claim holds up — whether it's a workers' compensation claim, a personal injury claim following an accident, or another injury-related matter — capturing what the person is genuinely capable of doing day to day. Employers come to us as well, when they need to know what an employee is actually doing on the clock. Others are navigating something more personal: a spouse or partner suspected of infidelity, a custody situation where a parent needs to document what happens during the other parent's time, or simply the need to confirm a person's whereabouts and daily activity.
Whatever brought you here, the goal is the same: answers you can trust, backed by evidence. Our investigators are skilled at understanding exactly what an assignment calls for and methodically documenting what they observe with timestamped video and photographs, so you're left with more than a hunch — you're left with clear, court-ready evidence of what took place.
At Anna Stowe Investigations, every surveillance assignment is carried out lawfully, discreetly, and with careful respect for the boundaries the law sets. We gather the facts the right way, so the evidence you receive is something you can stand behind and, when needed, present with confidence.
Surveillance is only as good as the investigators conducting it, and this is where our team stands apart.
Good surveillance is a genuine skill. It takes patience, sharp judgment, and the ability to stay discreet and unnoticed while capturing exactly what matters — knowing when to hold back, when to move, and how to document a moment clearly the first time, because in this work there's rarely a second chance at it. Our investigators are trained to read a situation as it unfolds and adapt in real time, so the activity you need documented doesn't slip away.
That skill is no accident. Every member of our team is meticulously selected for their experience, so surveillance isn't a sideline for us — it's a specialty. And it's not just the footage that sets us apart; it's what you receive at the end. Your results come back as a thorough, methodical, and clearly organized report, paired with timestamped video and photographs, laid out so anyone can follow exactly what happened and when. When evidence needs to hold up — in an insurance-defense matter, a custody case, or any legal proceeding — that clarity matters, and it's something we deliver every single time.
Just as important is how we treat the people who come to us. Behind most surveillance requests is a difficult, often painful uncertainty — a marriage in question, a claim that doesn't sit right, a child's wellbeing on the line. We listen, we understand what's at stake for you, and we handle your case with discretion and care from the first conversation to the final report. As a team made up primarily of women, we bring a perspective and an approach that sets us apart from many agencies in this field.
The clip below is a demonstration of the kind of clear, well-documented footage our investigators capture in the field. To protect client privacy, it isn’t from an actual case — but it offers a genuine look at the quality, discretion, and care behind the surveillance work we do.
Surveillance isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we don’t treat it that way. We start with what you’re trying to find out, then plan and conduct the observation around that goal — documenting a person’s activity discreetly and thoroughly, and capturing what we observe with timestamped video and photographs. What you receive at the end is a clear, well-organized report of exactly what took place, paired with the footage that supports it: evidence you can act on and, if it ever becomes necessary, present in a legal proceeding.
Common situations where surveillance can help:
Much of the surveillance we conduct supports claims and legal matters — often on behalf of attorneys and insurers who need to know whether a claim holds up. Common examples include:
Surveillance is also frequently used in personal and business matters, including:
If your situation isn’t listed here, that doesn’t mean we can’t help — these are simply the most common reasons people come to us. Tell us what you need to know, and we’ll let you know how we can assist.
How it works:
Anna Stowe Investigations performs surveillance throughout the Greater Sacramento area and across California. We’re proud to serve clients in Sacramento, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Gold River, Antelope, La Riviera, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, and Rocklin.
Based in Sacramento County, we regularly work throughout the surrounding counties and statewide. And when a case reaches beyond our own service area, our reach doesn’t stop there — we work with a trusted network of vetted surveillance operatives across the country whose skill and work product we know we can rely on. That network lets us take on assignments nationwide while holding every case to the same standard we set ourselves, so the quality of what you receive stays consistent no matter where the work takes place.
