About Pinkerton Pinkerton's tradition of excellence continues with the experience you can trust, and the integrity you can rely on as a respected leader in the security consulting and investigation industry. Pinkerton offers corporations comprehensive security services, a consultative approach to identifying risks and the professional expertise to partner in effective solutions. With offices located in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia, you can depend on an organization with a rich history and a dynamic future. The Pinkerton Detective Agency: Our History In 2001 Pinkerton and Burns International merged operations to become part of Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., the largest security services provider in the world. This brought together the two most renowned private investigative firms in the world. Our History Pinkerton's history dates back to 1850 in Chicago, when Allan Pinkerton, the original "private eye", founded Pinkerton's National Detective Agency. Pinkerton achieved national renown in 1861 when he uncovered and foiled an assassination plot on the life of Abraham Lincoln. During the Civil War, Pinkerton organized America's first secret service. His pursuits of Jesse James, the Younger, the Dalton gangs and his longstanding pursuit of the Wild Bunch brought extraordinary visibility to his agency. Burns International also boasts a rich history. In 1909, William J. Burns founded the William J. Burns Detective Agency with headquarters in Chicago , Illinois . Burns was a man of integrity and served as a national crime watchdog. During his career, he was labeled "the greatest detective the U.S. has ever produced." In 1921, he was appointed the director of the newly formed National Bureau of Fingerprint investigation that later became the FBI. The Legacy Continues... Now operating as Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, the legacy of these two great men continues to this day with a force of investigators and security specialists that retain the same reputable dedication and commitment to protecting clients and their assets worldwide. Experience. Integrity. Trust. Pinkerton Service Themes Throughout the continuously running history of Pinkerton, whether it be the historic National Detective Agency, or our current form as Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, our legacy remains the same. The themes that have driven our company from its inception are: Integrity The overriding principles of our firm have been honesty and ethical conduct. It has allowed us to keep a moral solidarity that has not wavered throughout the years. Efficacy Pinkerton creates value in the form of results for our clients. A hallmark of our work is that we strive for actionable, quantifiable results in the services we render. Professionalism In order to solve problems by offering credible answers, Pinkerton has done our work with a high degree of skill and competence. This higher threshold standard is what continually separates us from the rest of the market. Persistence Tenacity to get the job done, and done right, is what Pinkerton has built a reputation on. This trait works in tandem with the other mentioned key themes to produce satisfactory results where others may have given up. To summarize the value we bring to our clients, Pinkerton's motto is "We Never Sleep". This is true especially in light of the global and important nature of our work. Our clients (throughout the decades) have taken comfort in the fact that Pinkerton's vigilance and commitment allow them a good night's sleep. Upon reflection, we believe that this is the highest compliment we could hope to receive. Pinkerton has been a consulting and investigating company for over 150 years. We are the leader in this profession and have been providing IPR Services in China since 2002. We now have four offices in Greater China, namely Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. The top management team members are all ex-enforcement officers in HK.