Ed Kolakowski

Shield Private Investigations


Providing affordable and professional investigation services across Michigan.



A 30-year law enforcement veteran, Ed founded Shield Private Investigations in 2021 following retirement from the Kent County Sheriff Department.


He served as a detective for 15 years, and is specially trained as a certified field officer, hostage negotiator, and active shooter instructor. In addition, he has vast experience as a child forensic interviewer and criminal justice educator. During his career, Ed also served as a school resource officer for the Kent County ISD.


I will fight for you.

I will fight for justice.

Experienced, professional, licensed and affordable private investigation and surveillance services.

Proven expertise.

Civil and Criminal investigations.

Child custody cases.

False CPS and CSC allegations.

Divorce and Domestic cases.

Background checks.

Document and Process service.

Indigent defense support services.

I help find the truth.

For clients involved In civil case proceedings I provide expert support in finding and analyzing evidence, locating assets, interviewing witnesses and much more to strengthen your case.











Experienced.


When the time comes to hire a private Investigator, it is important to choose an experienced law enforcement professional. Our team has more than 30 years of law enforcement service and experience - and will always treat you with integrity, honor, compassion and respect.


We will fight for your case and provide you with the facts and evidence to help you win.


Contact Information

serving all of west and central Michigan.

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