Locally owned in Freeville NY

About Saul Investigations: Local Roots, Professional Protection

Licensed, Bonded, and Locally Owned.

Serving Tompkins, Cortland, Onondaga and Tioga Counties

Taughannock Falls

We’re Your Neighbors, Protecting Your Community

We aren’t just a business operating in Central New York; we are a part of it. Our team grew up right here in Tompkins County. We are the people you went to high school with, and the ones you see alongside you at TC3, Ithaca College, and Cornell University.

We’ve chosen to stay in this wonderful area because we believe in the strength and diversity of our neighborhoods. You’ll see us out in the community—shopping at local stores, attending events, and raising our families right here alongside yours. When you hire us, you’re hiring people who are personally invested in keeping our home safe.

From Public Service to Private Protection

Our expertise isn’t just learned; it’s earned. Many of our team members spent their careers serving the public as local police officers, Sheriff’s deputies, and State Troopers.

That background means our folks are:

  • Approachable & Friendly: We believe security should be helpful and welcoming, not intimidating.
  • Knowledgeable: We understand the local legal landscape and the specific safety needs of the Finger Lakes region.
  • Always Alert: Our training in law enforcement ensures we notice the details that others might miss, whether we are providing event security or watching your home.
Saul with Security Guard team

A True Partnership

We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” security. When you hire Saul Investigations, you get a true partner in your endeavors. We sit down with you to discuss your specific needs, your expectations, and exactly how we can help you achieve peace of mind.

We offer a flexible range of services to fit your unique situation:

Security Guards

  • On-site and mobile patrols
  • Event and facility security
  • Retail and construction site protection
  • Armed and unarmed security personnel

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Security Guard services

Private Investigation

  • Surveillance and background checks
  • Infidelity and domestic investigations
  • Fraud and insurance investigations
  • Legal support for attorneys and businesses

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Private Investigation services

Home Watch

  • Regular interior and exterior inspections
  • Storm and seasonal monitoring
  • Maintenance coordination and emergency response
  • Detailed digital reports after every visit

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Home Watch services

Professional Standards, Local Value

Because we are a local small business with low overhead, we are able to provide elite-level protection at a cost that is often less than you’d expect. However, “local” doesn’t mean “amateur.” We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards to ensure your total protection:

  • Fully Licensed: All of our personnel are certified and licensed by New York State.
  • Insured & Bonded: We are fully insured and bonded for your protection. We invite you to peruse our insurance credentials and check our references with current and past clients.
  • Discreet Operations: While we are active in the community, we maintain a professional separation—we do not see clients at our home address to ensure your privacy and our operational integrity.