TRIDENT INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE, INC. was formed in 1991 by Michael J. Canaan to provide quality professional investigative services for our legal, insurance, and corporate clients.

In 1999, we became licensed and incorporated in Oregon as an investigation agency so that we could serve our customers needs to the south. We became licensed in Alaska in 2002 at the request of several of our maritime and fishing industry clients.

We are a premier Pacific Northwest technical surveillance provider with the latest high-tech equipment and capabilities.  We are regarded for our ability to get video or photos anytime, anywhere.  Day or night!  

Our due-diligence reports, research and data mining capabilities are unsurpassed.  Our researchers and investigative staff have many years of experience and have worked on several high profile cases.  For further information... ontraband Detector Canine K-9 K9 Services Bomb Drug Dog Dogs Detection Canine K-9 K9 guns firearms illicit narcotics marijuana heroin cocaine methamphetamine crank crack drugs alcohol beer wine drinking drink liquor explosive explosives pipe search searches inspection public venues schools school business workplace work ships vessels vessel maritime aircraft planes airplanes helicopters residence residential home children parents adults lockers locker luggage bags vehicle vehicles truck trucks counseling testing patrol protection travel sentry

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CORPORATE SPECIAL SERVICES was formed to serve the needs of our corporate and commercial clients who require specialized executive personal protection services. We also perform all levels of Threat Analysis, Security Surveys and Vulnerability Assessments.

Mr. Canaan is a highly regarded Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Expert Witness. The CPP is awarded by the American Society for Industrial Security based upon experience and passage of an examination that provides an objective measure of an individual's broad-based knowledge and competency in security management. Currently, Mr. Canaan is one of only 4,500 active CPP’s in the world.  Our team offers unparalleled security surveys as well as threat and vulnerability assessments.

Mr. Canaan also serves as an Expert Witness in litigation surrounding questions of security-related issues and liability. 

Our staff joins us with experience from federal and local law enforcement, Military Special Operations units, as well as corporate investigative backgrounds. We offer a wealth of knowledge, expertise, experience and equipment unlike any other agency in our area.   For further information...

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CONTRABAND DETECTION CANINE SERVICES was formed to support our clients health and safety concerns in the workplace, schools and private residences by using trained canines to identify illegal contraband such as firearms, fireworks, narcotics and alcoholic beverages.

We are a certified, licensed and insured contraband detection service and the first certified, licensed and insured explosives detection canine service in Pacific Northwest and Alaska.