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Experience You Can Trust

Protect What Matters Most.

Criminal Investigations, Case Reviews & Safety Consulting Across Arizona.

Highland Investigations is an Arizona investigative firm built on 48 years of combined law-enforcement experience in homicide and violent crime. We conduct criminal investigations, independent case reviews, crime scene analysis, evidence and report review, and witness interviews for attorneys, law firms, agencies, businesses, and private clients. We also deliver in-depth security and safety consulting, drawing on the same investigative background to assess risk and strengthen protection.

Serving Tucson • Phoenix • East Valley • Prescott • Northern Arizona

Who We Are

Investigators First

Highland Investigations is led by two career investigators whose work centered on homicide and violent crime with the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force and Arizona DPS. That investigative background drives everything we do — criminal investigations, case reviews, crime scene analysis, evidence and report review, and interviews — for attorneys and law firms, agencies, businesses, and private clients. Security and safety consulting rounds out the practice.

48+

Years of Combined Law Enforcement Experience

Homicide

Violent Crime & Major Case Investigative Background

Arizona

Investigations Statewide, From Tucson to Northern Arizona

What We Do

Investigative Services

Criminal investigations, case reviews, and crime scene analysis — plus security and safety consulting.

Investigative Services for Attorneys & Law Firms

Criminal investigations, case reviews, crime scene analysis, evidence and report review, witness location and interviews, and documented findings for defense attorneys, prosecutors, and civil litigators.

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Private Client Investigations

Investigations for individuals and families — interviews, records and information gathering, careful documentation, and a clear written report, handled discreetly.

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Case Reviews & Crime Scene Analysis

Independent second looks at closed or active cases, crime scene analysis and reconstruction review, and interpretation of physical evidence by career homicide and violent crime investigators.

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Government Agency Investigations

Investigative support, internal reviews, and consulting for government agencies and public-sector organizations.

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Corporate Investigations & Security

Workplace and internal investigations, plus vulnerability reviews that protect employees, facilities, and assets.

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School Safety & Security

Assessments, emergency preparedness, and audit preparation for public, private, and charter schools.

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School Safety

Is Your School Prepared for Its Next Safety or Security Audit?

Whether you operate a public, private, or charter school, being prepared for a safety or security audit is critical.

Highland Investigations can help your organization evaluate current practices, identify potential vulnerabilities, prepare documentation, and develop practical strategies to strengthen your school’s safety and security program.

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What We Cover

  • Safety & Security Assessments
  • Risk & Vulnerability Identification
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Policy & Procedure Review
  • Audit Preparation
  • Security Recommendations
Our Clients

Who We Serve

Experienced support for the organizations responsible for keeping people safe.

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Schools

Public, private, and charter schools

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Government

Government agencies and public-sector organizations

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Businesses & Corporations

Private businesses, companies, and organizations

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Why Highland Investigations

Real-World Experience. Professional Guidance.

Career Investigators

48 years of combined law-enforcement experience, centered on homicide and violent crime investigations.

Crime Scene & Evidence Training

FBI Evidence Response Team training in crime scene management and processing, plus bloodstain pattern interpretation.

Advanced Interviewing

Trained in the Advanced Reid Technique of interviewing and interrogation.

Documented Findings

Organized case files and clear written reports your attorney or leadership team can actually use.

Professional & Discreet

Every case is handled with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

Arizona Coverage

Investigations throughout Tucson, Phoenix, the East Valley, Prescott, and Northern Arizona.

Service Area

Serving Organizations Across Arizona

We serve Tucson, Phoenix, the East Valley, Prescott, and communities throughout Northern Arizona.

Tucson

Serving schools, agencies, and businesses throughout the Tucson metropolitan area.

Phoenix

Serving organizations across the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

East Valley

Supporting organizations across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and the surrounding East Valley.

Prescott

Consulting and investigative services for the Prescott area and surrounding communities.

Northern Arizona

Serving communities and school districts throughout Northern Arizona.

Greater Arizona

Available for engagements with organizations throughout the state of Arizona.

Our Team

An Experienced Arizona Security, Investigations & Consulting Firm

Highland Investigations was built on a foundation of law-enforcement careers, bringing criminal investigative expertise to every engagement. We work with organizations that need credible, experienced guidance on safety, security, and investigative matters.

Kevin S. Claridge, Co-Founder & Partner at Highland Investigations

Kevin S. Claridge

Co-Founder & Partner

Kevin brings 23 years of Arizona law-enforcement and public-safety experience to Highland Investigations, with a background spanning highway patrol, gang and narcotics task force work, dignitary protection, and violent crime investigations.

Christopher M. Schahn, Co-Founder & Partner at Highland Investigations

Christopher M. Schahn

Co-Founder & Partner

Christopher brings 25 years of law-enforcement experience to Highland Investigations, including service with Arizona Game and Fish, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the state gang task force, and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force.

Ready When You Are

Let’s Strengthen Your Security.

Whether you are preparing for a school safety audit, evaluating your organization’s security, or looking for experienced investigative and consulting support, Highland Investigations is ready to help.