Background Services for Public Safety Agencies
Law Enforcement, Probation, Corrections & Fire agencies

The Gumshoe Group Private POST Peace Officer BackgroundsGumshoe is an old slang term for a detective, and Gumshoeing is slang for working as a detective. Both first appeared in 1913. Shoes in the late 1800s were made of gum rubberthe soft-soled precursors of the modern sneaker. The phrase “to gumshoe” meant sneaking quietly as if wearing gumshoes.

The Gumshoe Group is a full-service investigation agency licensed, bonded, and insured in California.  Our Investigators are active and retired public safety professionals with an exceptional record and extensive investigative experience.    Our investigations are conducted by industry professionals who consider the client’s specific needs, paying close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability.   All investigations are conducted with utmost confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Our investigative services are tailored specifically for public safety employers.   We have the resources to handle all types and sizes of background investigation needs, with a specialization in pre-employment background checks for public safety agencies.


Public Safety Background Screening


CCW Screening


Truth Verification


Notary Public


Fingerprinting LiveScan


Social Media Screening