About V12 Investigation Agency
V12 Investigation Agency is a licensed private investigation agency based in Canton, Michigan, serving Southeast Michigan, primarily Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. The agency provides professional investigative services conducted lawfully, discreetly, and with disciplined methodology.
V12 Investigation Agency is owned and operated by Joe VanOosterhout, a licensed professional investigator whose investigative foundation has been shaped over a decade through prior military intelligence, government intelligence agencies, as well as in the private investigation business.
These roles involved activities requiring structured analysis, accuracy, verification, and strict adherence to established standards and principles that continue to guide the agency’s work today.
Our Approach
At V12 Investigation Agency, investigations are personally overseen and conducted with clear accountability. Every engagement begins with a defined scope, lawful objectives, and realistic expectations.
Investigative work is performed methodically, using lawful sources and professional judgment. Findings are documented carefully, with a clear distinction between verified facts and analytical indicators. We do not speculate, exaggerate, or pursue activity outside the agreed scope.
Professional Standards
Both the agency and its owner operate under strict professional and ethical standards. Lawful investigative methods only:
Objective, fact-based analysis
Multi-source verification where appropriate
Discretion in all client and investigative matters
Safety-first execution for clients, subjects, and investigators
All investigative work is reviewed prior to delivery to ensure accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
Integrity. Discipline. Accountability
These principles guide every engagement at V12 Investigation Agency. Clients rely on us when matters require discretion, structure, and investigative judgment grounded in verified information, not assumptions.