Eric S. Dean
District Governor, San Diego
California Association of Licensed Investigators
FBI Supervisory Special Agent (Honorably Retired)
About Us
Eric S. Dean
- District Governor, San Diego
California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI)
- FBI Supervisory Special Agent
(Honorably Retired)
- Private Investigator
Incorporating first-hand knowledge gained from 27 years of service in the FBI, I founded Dean Investigative Services to provide highly confidential and discreet services for private clients and business entities alike. Services include private investigations, background checks, and aerial photography. All work is conducted at the highest level of professional, legal, and ethical standards.
California Private Investigator License: #188638
FAA Remote Pilot Certificate: #4464978
FBI Career
Fast tracked to a Supervisory Special Agent role after effectively building relationships and liaising with high-level U.S. and foreign officials in multiple countries that resulted in positively impacting $300M+ in corporate R&D programs, overseas investments, defense contracts, and budgetary savings.
Led a multi-agency intelligence collection and counterintelligence investigations task force responsible for preventing a combined $200M+ in intellectual property and economic espionage loss from multiple cases.
Handpicked as Executive Manager with accountability for all internal and national security programs, intelligence and counterintelligence operations, counterterrorism initiatives, cybercrimes programs, and the joint terrorism task forces for the Western Pacific. Drove internal transformations that resulted in improved morale, increased efficiency, and superior threat-planning capabilities.
Oversaw the FBI Strategic Partner Program for the Western Pacific prior to retiring. Forged relationships with businesses, academia, and U.S. government agencies to identify counterintelligence risks, provide a first line of defense, disrupt malicious foreign intelligence activities, and raise awareness of national security issues.
Honorably retired after 27 years of service, receiving a total of 19 incentive awards, 9 performance commendations, and 3 merit-based promotions. Awarded "Joint Duty Certification" in recognition of experience and success
Awards and Commendations
Recipient of an unprecedented 19 (nineteen) incentive awards from the FBI for outstanding performance.
Awarded an FBI Director’s Commendation for success achieved conducting a highly sensitive National Security investigation.
Recognized by local law enforcement agencies and other U.S. Intelligence agencies with 9 (Nine) official commendations and decorations. Three of these commendations were for operations conducted in hostile foreign environments.
Received a special commendation from the FBI for intelligence collection and liaison skills while working in hostile environments overseas.
Awarded "Joint Duty Certification" by the U.S. Intelligence Community, Director of National Security, in recognition of experience and success creating strategic partnerships and high-level liaison with U.S. and foreign government officials.
Described by a former FBI Director as "a problem solver skilled at building relationships that enhance the FBI’s ability to carry out its mission".
Dean Investigative Services
Private Investigations
- Confidential
- Professional
- Discreet
UAV Services / Drone Photography
- FAA Certified Drone Pilots
- Sensitive Site Photography
- 3D Aerial Photography
Background Investigations
- Potential business partners
- Personal associates
- Family members
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