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Founded & Managed by Brian Menge
[ State of Michigan Licensed Private Investigator ]
20+ Years in Law Enforcement Specializing in Homicide, Criminal, and Undercover Investigations.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured by the State of Michigan.

At Special Investigations & Consulting Group, LLC we offer advanced and innovative investigative solutions to insurance and corporate companies, law firms, businesses, as well as individuals seeking expert results.
Our team of professionals is comprised of retired and current law enforcement investigators that are experts in their fields. Our investigators strive to be the industry leaders in the field of private investigations. We work to produce outcomes for our clients with integrity which are consistent, accountable, and fair with respect to all. We understand that time is money to our clients and understand the importance of swift, complete, accurate and thorough investigations. Let our experienced team go to work for you!
[ Professional Experience ]
Detective • Metro Area Police Department, Detective Bureau • Retired
[ Investigations / Processing & Evidence Collection / Crime Scene Analysis / Interviewing & Interrogations / Reporting / Surveillance ]
Detective • Highland Park Police Department, Violent Crimes Bureau • 2014 - 2021
[ Supervised Criminal Investigations / Processing & Evidence Collection / Crime Scene Analysis / Interviewing & Interrogations /
Policy and Procedure Writing ]
Police Officer/Investigator • Erie Twp Police Department • 2001 - 2014
[ Law Enforcement / Criminal Investigations / PPCT Instructor / Marine Division OIC / Field Training Officer / File Preparation /
Processing & Evidence Collection / Crime Scene Analysis]
United States Coast Guard Veteran, 1994 - 1998
Federal Law Enforcement / Search and Rescue Operations / Maritime Operations / Ice Rescue Specialist / US Border Protections & Operations / Environmental Protections / Boarding Team Member /
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Types of Investigations Include:
[ Homicide / Criminal Sexual Conduct / Threatening Communications / Larceny / AWIM Investigations / Bribery / Undercover Narcotics /
Fraud / Crisis & Hostage Negotiations / Computer & Cellular Crimes / Executive Protection / Surveillance / Domestic Affairs]
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Worked closely with outside law enforcement agencies and other branches of the criminal justice system.
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Aided federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
[ Certifications ]
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Wicklander-Zulawski/Reid Certified
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Interview & Interrogations
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Homicide Investigative Analysis
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Arson Investigation Certification​
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Cellular and Computer Technology Forensics
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Hostage & Crisis Negotiator I, II, and III
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Accident Reconstruction
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Undercover Surveillance Operations




