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Détectis services

with public law companies

An asset of our private detective agency

Détectis agents specialize in procedures related to investigations on behalf of public law companies (signing of administrative supervision, documents, deadlines, etc.).

 

By overcoming administrative delays, we save precious time, particularly for flagrant offenses.

Which public company can contact Détectis?

We work on behalf of public law companies (municipalities, public institutions, public transport companies, companies with public participation) only in certain situations clearly regulated by law and under strict conditions.

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Prevention and fight against fraud

A public law company calls us in case of suspicion of:

 

  • internal fraud (e.g.: fraud related to incapacity for work, undeclared work during sick leave, embezzlement, misuse of company assets by an agent or employee)

  • external fraud committed by users, beneficiaries or service providers (e.g.: social housing or public aid fraud, transport fare fraud)

 

Example : A social housing company may hire a private detective to check whether a tenant is actually occupying their main residence or whether they are illegally subletting.

Verification of contentious files or conflicts

In the context of an administrative or civil dispute:

  • we gather evidence before or during a trial

  • check elements in sensitive files (abuse of sick leave, non-compliance with contractual obligations)

 

These steps must always respect the principle of proportionality and respect for privacy.

Protection of property and interests

Often, it is about:

  • prevent malicious acts, theft or damage

  • identify the perpetrators of nuisances or disturbances of public order (in a private context, not in the police)

 

Example : A municipality that suspects recurring acts of vandalism on a site can commission a detective to identify the perpetrator if public resources are insufficient.

Limits and precautions

  • Administrative or judicial police missions are reserved for law enforcement agencies. A public company cannot delegate its powers.

  • Private agencies are not allowed to interrogate, control, or arrest people.

  • Private detectives must comply with GDPR and the rules on the processing of personal data.

  • The information collected must be usable in court without violating fundamental rights.

Laws and regulations
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A public-law company may use a private investigation agency to manage its private interests (as a private company would), but not to carry out its public authority duties. The use of private investigation agencies must always be proportionate, justified, and regulated.

Détectis is active from Eupen to Nivelles via Hannut, Liège, Verviers, Namur, Charleroi, Huy, Villers-le-Bouillet.

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