Determine how long the private investigator you are considering hiring has been in practice.

John F. Shinkowsky, CPP. founded Shinkowsky Investigations in 2002. Our private investigation company is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, with professional investigators and process servers in Lancaster, York, Lebanon, and Carlisle, PA, among other areas of the Commonwealth.

Ask about the Private Investigator’s education and experience.

John Shinkowsky attended the Municipal Police Academy at Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated at the top of his academy class, receiving awards for Academic Excellence and Highest Overall Average (including academic, physical fitness, and firearms).

John began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Tower City Police Department in Schuylkill County, PA. John reached the rank of Sergeant with Tower City P.D., then accepted a position with the Elizabethville Police Department in Dauphin County, PA. John was subsequently promoted to Chief of Police and served in that position for ten years.

Determine if the Private Investigators areas of expertise and industries they serve are they the right fit based on the type of investigation you are interested in.

Shinkowsky Investigations provides a complete line of private investigators services in PA to individuals, attorneys, corporations, insurance companies, third-party administrators, self-insureds, and government agencies. We specialize in investigative services, private security services, and process services including:

Shinkowsky Investigations accepts cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States. All assignments are handled expeditiously by trained, experienced agents.
Contact Shinkowsky Investigations at 1-800-276-0202 to discuss your case. There is never a charge for the initial consultation.