Daniel Gusky
Private Investigator
Gresham,OR
Summary
Experienced investigative professional with 20 years in surveillance, criminal defense, executive protection, and workplace investigations. Proven leadership as owner and operator of investigative firms, managing complex cases involving litigation defense, theft, and high-profile subjects. Skilled in strategic planning, team management, and field operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Corporate President/General Partner
BLI Investigations, Inc
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: www.blinvestigations.com
- Handle all marketing to current and potential clients. Collaborate directly with clients and receive intake. Facilitate case objective planning and strategy for assignments. Manage field operatives and supervise multi-investigator teams for surveillance cases. Work in the field on various operations including workplace violence, workers compensation/litigation defense, and family law/child custody. Interview potential investigators to ensure their experience and skills meet our demands.
Owner/Investigator
Pinnacle Investigations
Gresham, Oregon
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Conducted a full range of investigative services including surveillance, criminal suppression operations, executive protection, internal and external theft, workplace violence, background checks, and criminal defense. Personal protection operations to include on-site armed/unarmed security for businesses facing various threats and specialized site protection operations.
Investigator
Snelling Private Investigations and Information Specialist
Portland, Oregon
2006 - 01.2009
- Full-time surveillance investigator. Worked on a variety of cases such as child custody, workers’ compensation, private and general investigations.
Certification
Oregon PSID #33971
Training
- Graduate, The Vidocq Institute of Investigative Science (2006). Completed comprehensive investigative training with emphasis on surveillance, interviewing, and criminal defense.
- Advanced Investigator Training: Received mentorship and instruction from top-rated investigators in the Pacific Northwest, with hands-on experience across multiple case types.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Northwest Workplace Violence Conference, Washington State Basic Crime Prevention Seminar, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses relevant to investigative work, completed as required by state regulation.
Proven Abilities
- Led surveillance operation spanning 7 months, maintaining operational discretion throughout
- Executed hundreds of surveillance cases leading to case dismissals or reduced payouts for defense clients
- Managed high-profile protection details involving federal assignments and celebrity clients
- High profile cases, including the surveillance of an internationally known individual
- Conducted joint internal theft investigation with the Portland Police Bureau, resulting in indictment
- Lead multi-investigator surveillance efforts in complex litigation matters
Timeline
Corporate President/General Partner
BLI Investigations, Inc
01.2019 - Current
Owner/Investigator
Pinnacle Investigations
01.2009 - 01.2019
Investigator
Snelling Private Investigations and Information Specialist
2006 - 01.2009
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