Licensed & Credentialed New York Private Investigators
PI NY Group is operated by retired NYPD professionals licensed by New York State. Our credentials, experience, and professional standards are the foundation of every investigation we conduct.
Our Credentials
Licensing & Professional Background
Cesar Malde
Licensed New York State Private Investigator
- Retired NYPD Lieutenant
- Licensed New York State Private Investigator
- Former NYPD Internal Affairs Supervisor
- Executive Protection Specialist
- Security Operations Supervisor
- Litigation Support Professional
- Decades of Investigative Experience
Felix Clase
Retired NYPD Detective 1st Grade
- Retired NYPD Detective 1st Grade
- Over 20 Years Law Enforcement Experience
- Former Security Manager — JFK International Airport
- Executive Protection Specialist
- Corporate & Aviation Security Expert
- Litigation Support Professional
- Bilingual — English & Spanish
Licensing & Legal Compliance
New York State Licensed
PI NY Group operates under a valid New York State Private Investigator license as required by Article 7 of the New York General Business Law. Our license is maintained in good standing with the New York State Department of State.
Fully Insured
PI NY Group carries professional liability insurance and general liability coverage. Our clients and their cases are protected throughout every engagement.
DPPA & FCRA Compliant
All investigative activities involving personal records are conducted in full compliance with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We do not access protected records without proper authorization.
Ethical Standards
Every investigation is conducted within the boundaries of New York State and federal law. We do not engage in wiretapping, trespassing, impersonation of law enforcement, or any prohibited investigative activity.
Why It Matters
Retired NYPD — Not Just a License
Many private investigators hold a New York State license. Far fewer spent decades as NYPD officers conducting real criminal investigations, supervising investigative units, managing airport security, and providing executive protection at the highest levels.
When you hire PI NY Group, you get investigators who have worked real cases — not individuals who completed a licensing course. That difference shows in the quality of documentation, the accuracy of findings, and the professionalism of every client interaction.
20+
Years NYPD Experience
100%
Licensed & Insured
24/7
Available for Urgent Cases
Professional Standards
PI NY Group operates in accordance with the professional and legal standards governing private investigation in New York State, including:
- New York General Business Law, Article 7
- Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- New York Penal Law (surveillance limitations)
- Federal wiretapping statutes (18 U.S.C. § 2511)
- New York State Department of State regulations
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