Wicklander - Zulawski and Associates, Inc.

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Investigations Training

Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc.'s investigation and consulting services are nationally renowned and are used by companies, agencies and departments throughout the United States. The investigation of different issues requires experience and varied approaches.

  • Interviewing
  • Record Keeping
  • Loss Prevention Consulting
  • Law Enforcement Interviewing
  • Loss Prevention Services
  • Operational, Physical and Loss Prevention Surveys
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Document Examination
  • Surveillance
  • Forensic Testing

"I think that all of us are aware that W-Z is exceptional in the area of training and in theft investigations. As a major retailer, I have also utilized W-Z for business integrity searches as well as for background investigations of significant cases. Two years ago, W-Z completed a background investigation which uncovered among other data the following: the suspected thieves owned over forty pieces of property in two states including a check cashing business; 90 vehicles; felony convictions on the principle owners.

Since that time we have gained Federal convictions and the two owners have been ordered to pay back over $800,000 in restitution -- their Federal Probation Officer was much appreciative of the information that we provided (it seems that these two upstanding individuals failed to report all of their possessions). Additionally, these two individuals have begun serving a combined total of 27 years in Federal prison. Most recently W-Z uncovered (via a business integrity search) that a potential business partner had greatly misled us over a significant proposal."


- Name and Company withheld per writers request



Background Investigations

The use of background investigation helps the prospective employer assess the stability and trustworthiness of an applicant. A check of an applicant's background verifies the information provided in the application form or resume and uncovers information omitted on the resume or application by the applicant.

  • Criminal History Search
    Reveals the presence of felony convictions and, in some cases, misdemeanor convictions.
  • Consumer Credit History
    Reveals accounts, balances, monthly payments, delinquencies and judgments.
  • Motor Vehicle Record
    Reveals the validity of a driver's license, violations, accidents and suspensions or revocation.
  • Professional License Verification
    Verifies the existence and length of licensure by a specific state agency (when available).
  • Education Verification
    Verifies the degrees earned and dates of attendance.
  • Social Security Number Verification
    Verifies that the number provided by the applicant was issued by the Social Security Administration to the applicant.
  • Previous Employment Verification
    Verifies previous employment, dates of employment, rates of pay along with other pre-employment information.
  • Asset Searches
    Locating and verifying assets of an individual or company.
  • Plus other background searches


Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, Inc.'s Background Investigations provide:

  • Skilled investigators
  • Clear written reports
  • Comprehensive record keeping
  • Experienced capable interviewers
  • Loss prevention consulting specialists
  • Loss prevention consulting specialists



Investigation and Interviewing for the Private Sector

Interviewing can play a role in almost any investigation

  • Specific Interviews are conducted with individuals suspected of committing a crime or having knowledge of a crime, in an effort to obtain an admission of guilt.
  • General Interviews are conducted with victims, witnesses and suspects to answer the investigative questions about the incident(s) and gather evidence.
  • Pre-Employment Interviews are conducted with applicants to verify the information on their application and review issues that relate to their honesty with former employers.
  • Consulting Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, Inc.'s consulting services utilize skilled loss prevention specialists to review a company's operations. The focus is to reduce shrinkage or the possibility of shrinkage by instituting adequate management controls. The final report is a blueprint to reduce losses within the organization.

Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, Inc. provides:

  • Skilled investigators
  • Clear written reports
  • Comprehensive record keeping
  • Experienced capable interviewers
  • Loss prevention consulting specialists




Pre-Employment Interviewing

Hiring the right person for the job goes beyond assessing an individual's skill sets. Have the experienced interviewers of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates assess the integrity of your potential candidate. You know the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job, but can he be trusted with the company's assets? Using a written integrity test administered on site along with an in-depth integrity interview Wicklander-Zulawski determines your candidate's risk potential.


Loss Prevention Services

Interviewing can play a role in almost any investigation.

  • Specific Interviews are conducted with individuals suspected of committing a crime or having knowledge of a crime, in an effort to obtain an admission of guilt.
  • General Interviews are conducted with victims, witnesses and suspects to answer the investigative questions about the incident(s) and gather evidence.
  • Pre-Employment Interviews are conducted with applicants to verify the information on their application and review issues that relate to their honesty with former employers.
  • Consulting. . .Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, Inc.'s consulting services utilize skilled loss prevention specialists to review a company's operations. The focus is to reduce shrinkage or the possibility of shrinkage by instituting adequate management controls. The final report is a blueprint to reduce losses within the organization.


Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, Inc. provides:

  • Skilled investigators
  • Clear written reports
  • Comprehensive record keeping
  • Experienced capable interviewers
  • Loss prevention consulting specialists



Physical Security

Determine if your business is properly protected from internal and external theft. Have your facility's physical and operational security evaluated by a seasoned loss prevention professional from Wicklander-Zulawski. Issues like lighting, camera needs, locking hardware, alarm systems, operational controls, and more, can be evaluated by the experienced investigative staff of Wicklander-Zulawski. Protect your assets by allowing an independent third party to evaluate your organization's security and loss prevention needs.


Law Enforcement Investigations and Interviews



Polygraph Investigations

Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates has used the polygraph for over 20 years to resolve cases for law enforcement, businesses and attorneys. Our experienced licensed examiners use the latest computer technology and testing methods to investigate those difficult cases that seem to be at a dead end. Combined with the interviewing skills taught by WZ to the public and private sectors the two become a powerful tool to successfully conclude investigations.



Investigative Forms:

Form 6004 Subject Data Sheet (pdf)
Form 6006 Selective Interview (pdf)
Post Interview Summary (pdf)




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