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Robert Lamour, owner of Protectorscope Security
Solutions, never has a typical day as a private
investigator.
of work includes assisting federal agencies,
such as the United States Postal Service, and
providing on-demand consulting services for
the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Lamour's experience and network have even
led to engagements beyond Virginia, including
support for international events like the
2024 Olympics in France and rescue missions
in Haiti.
A typical day for Lamour is unpredictable,
involving everything from urgent client
requests to handling complex cases that arise
unexpectedly. He's often called upon by former
colleagues and businesses for specialized
investigative support. To ensure clients receive
appropriate services, Lamour offers a complimentary
30-minute assessment to determine
the most effective strategy, while his team
remains flexible and ready to pivot as new
challenges emerge.
" My day begins with many competing priorities
to address the most important priority
at that specific time, " Lamour explains. " The
day is adjusted as new needs and issues arise. "
Lamour stresses that successful private
investigators must maintain high ethical
standards, keen situational awareness and a
meticulous eye for detail. His commitment
to upholding the integrity of investigations is
evident in his approach to gathering admissible
evidence-always lawfully obtained and rigorenforcement.
As a former senior executive
with the United States Secret Service, Lamour
retired as the special agent in charge of the
Dignitary Protective Division, overseeing
protective operations for high-profile events
and ensuring the safety of foreign heads of
state while they were on U.S. soil. His global
experience includes assignments in Paris,
New York, Miami and Washington, where he
managed fraud investigations, counterfeiting
cases and protective operations across diverse
environments.
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After retiring, Lamour settled in Roanoke
and felt drawn to continue his service to the
community by founding a private investigation
firm. His extensive experience in fraud detection,
protective services and security strategy
gave him a unique edge in providing services
tailored to both local clients and international
needs.
Lamour's expertise ranges from litigation
support and complex financial fraud investigations
to threat assessments and open-source
intelligence research. His firm's broad scope
ously safeguarded.
" There must be no doubt in the method
used to obtain the evidence, " Lamour noted. " If
the law was broken to obtain the information,
not only does the investigator open themselves
to civil and criminal action, but they also jeopardize
the integrity of the client's case within
the judicial system. "
Despite the inherent challenges of the
profession, Lamour finds great fulfillment in
helping clients navigate difficult situations. His
background in public service has shaped his
dedication to the field, and he remains passionate
about mentoring the next generation
of private investigators.
" I see myself as a mentor to those entering
the business in the future and also learning
from others in the community as needs for
private security services continue to evolve, "
he says. I
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