About our Founder and Director, Will Russell
Trojan Investigation and Security’s founding director’s experience was forged in a distinguished 17-year career in London’s Metropolitan Police and brings a wealth of international experience combined with significant local knowledge in Aotearoa’s corporate and domestic investigation and security landscape.
Will’s experience and ability is second to none. His professional work ethic and consistent results were formally recognised through six commendations and countless letters of achievement whilst in the Metropolitan Police.
He worked in specialist teams investigating violent crimes, armed robbery, terrorist activities and resolving numerous kidnappings. Will was an integral member of a counter-ambush team formed for the protection of World leaders visiting the UK and served as a specialist Aircraft Protection Officer (Sky Marshall) on trans-Atlantic flights. He completed his career being tasked with both preventing and combating attacks on the 2012 London Olympics before moving to New Zealand.
Will recognised a skill gap in the private sector to provide an internationally recognised standard of expertise, and commenced work in investigations, surveillance, and security operations in New Zealand and around the world.
Whilst working in the private sector, Will has consulted on a major investigation into fuel theft at several mine sites in Western Australia; project managed a large-scale task to train the police and military in Nigeria and was the lead security consultant at the 2016 FIFA U20 World cup.
Since 2012, Will has led hundreds of investigations for both private and corporate clients involving child custody battles, infidelity and marital property checks, insurance disability fraud, breaches of restraint of trade orders, employment issues and more.
Will’s hands-on role as the Director of Trojan Investigation and Security Ltd sees him leading a team of hand-picked professional investigators and security consultants, who work tirelessly with a result’s focused mindset. Through his direction Will’s team uphold the Trojan values on each operation and provide every client with the peace of mind they desire.
About the Trojan Team
Available for you 24/7, the team at Trojan Investigation and Security is compiled of discrete and experienced investigators with a professional approach to problem-solving.
Assuring you quality of service, our former police detectives and surveillance specialists from London and Auckland are armed with skills, knowledge and experience in these fields that are second to none.
Our former police and surveillance specialists are complimented by our expert security consultants who are from both the New Zealand and the British military.
They have galvanised that experience through private military contracting and consultancy in the international sphere.
The entire team embodies the Trojan ethos and principles. Whilst diligent in our approach we are committed to transparency. We are dedicated to supporting you through challenging times – obtaining the results you need to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve.
Licences & Certifications
Trojan Investigation and Security:
- Is licenced by the Ministry of Justice
- Holds public liability and statutory liability insurance
- Is Health and Safety Act compliant
- Is an essential service able to provide a range of services nationwide no matter the alert level or restrictions (please contact us to discuss details as some exceptions may apply)
Testimonials
"I first met Will when he came to run an investigation into theft some clients of mine were experiencing. Will’s experience as a Private Investigator is really impressive. Why? Because he has a great way of putting people at ease with his calm demeanour, thoughtful insights, and lots of good old common sense. I have used and recommended Will’s services to many since our first meeting and the results are always outstanding.
For a Private Investigator that is committed to their craft, ensuring you the client are satisfied, look no further than Will Russell."
Leigh Olsen, Tradie HR
"I asked Will to help me obtain information that has been critical in our child custody battle. The evidence he was able to provide me through using his surveillance team has been a game changer and my partner and I are truly thankful. We were wanting peace of mind and that is what Will’s team gave us."
SM Private Client
"Will, thank you sincerely for everything you did for us. We appreciate that the notice we gave you was quite unreasonable, as were the expectations to travel to Tauranga to put the GPS tracker on the car. BUT YOU DELIVERED! You are great to deal with… a real expert in your specialist field."
JY Private Client
"I contacted Trojan Investigation and Security Ltd with an employment integrity issue. Will met me that afternoon and we planned the investigation after he conducted a full analysis of our situation. He utilised his surveillance team to acquire the evidence we needed. I was incredibly impressed with the speed in which Will and his team achieved the results. We provided our lawyer with the evidence, and she commented on how thorough and detailed the report was. Moving forward we would definitely engage Will and his team again for any further corporate investigations."
JL Corporate Client
"We have used Will and his team of surveillance experts several times and can confirm that they are all top professionals who produce results."
Kevin Burn
"I used Will and his team to assist me with the risk management of a large-scale training project in Nigeria. They provided me with a complete security service, including close protection, security reviews and assessments and detailed planning of safe travel around the region. They were professional, efficient, and courteous. It was an immense relief to have them on board. We all felt safe in their presence, and I could tell from their briefings, planning and tactics they are clearly highly experienced and professional in their approach. In all my dealings with Will, I have experienced total commitment and genuine desire to provide a service that is both cost-effective and efficient at all levels. I would not hesitate in using their services again."
Mike Gore CEO Aquilla Training
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