SUNSHINE STATE INVESTIGATIONS P.A. TURNER INVESTIGATIONS
Let me drop everything and work on your problem
SUNSHINE STATE INVESTIGATIONS P.A. TURNER INVESTIGATIONS
Let me drop everything and work on your problem
Legal Investigations & Expert Witness
Our History
SSI was formed in 1994, by P.A. Turner in Gainesville, Florida.
Mr. Turner opened as a sole proprietor after serving for 22 years in Law Enforcement all in Florida.
During that tenure, he served in assignments ranging from Communications, Uniform Patrol, Traffic Homicide, Criminal Investigations, Internal Affairs, Shift Supervisor, Shift Commander, Detective Lieutenant, Training Officer, Division Commander and Acting Chief of Police.
Since 1994 he has provided Private Investigative Services in Florida, North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi.
He is designated an Expert Witness in matters of Criminal Defense Investigation & Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Services
- Criminal Defense Investigation
- Capital Murder Defense Investigation
- Homicide Defense Investigation
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- DUI-Manslaughter Defense Investigation
- Mitigation Investigation Support
- Marital Investigation
- Child Custody - Safety Documentation
- Asset Discovery
- Child Protection - "To Catch a Predator"
- Missing Persons
- Parallel L.E. Investigations
- Official- Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigation
- False Arrest - Law Enforcement Corruption Investigation
- Civil Rights Violation Investigation
- Civil-Criminal Support
- Evidence Evaluation/ Collection & Retention
- Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
- Fugitive-Absconder Locate Investigation
- Asset Recovery Investigation
- Service of Process
Sunshine State Investigations & P. A. Turner Investigations
Criminal Defense Investigations
Criminal Defense Investigations
Criminal Defense Investigations
- Capital Murder
- Homicide
- Mitigation Investigation Support
- DUI- Manslaughter
- Traffic Crash S.B.I.
- Sex Offenses
- EXPERT WITNESS
Florida JAC Appointments accepted
Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Criminal Defense Investigations
Criminal Defense Investigations
- DUI Manslaughter
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- DUI Serious Bodily Injury
- Commercial Vehicle Crashes
- Insurance SIU - Defense
- 10-18 Rapid Response
- EXPERT WITNESS
Florida JAC Appointments accepted
Domestic Intelligence
Criminal Defense Investigations
Domestic Intelligence
- Marital Intelligence
- Infidelity in Relationships
- Alienation of Children
- Child Safety-Custody
- Personal Background
- Hidden Assets
- Due diligence searches
- "To Catch a Predator"
Locate Services
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Domestic Intelligence
- Missing - Abducted
- Endangered Persons
- Cult Recovery
- Parental Abduction
- Juvenile Runaways
- Predator Cooersion
- Exploitation
- Security Countermeasures
- ABSCONDER-SKIP TRACE
- Fugitive Recovery (where legal)
- BAIL SKIPS
Asset Recovery
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Assets under Lien
Our Investigators will undertake a locate investigation on property under financial lien. We will endeavor to locate the property, to notify the lienholder to facilitate "Self Help" Repossession.
Repossession Services available in Alabama & Mississippi
Investigation for Self Help in Florida
- Motor Vehicles
- RV's
- Boats & Vessels
- Commercial Vehicles
- Heavy Equipment
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
TSCM
Suspect your private conversations are compromised? Your Office, Vehicle, Home Office are vulnerable?
Do you have a business that demands confidentiality? Your vehicle tracked, phone tapped, cell phone accessed, room "bugged"?
DOES YOUR BUSINESS USE A LANDLINE CONNECTED FAX MACHINE?
YOU are Vulnerable.
We can help. Do NOT call from a suspected compromised location, phone, or computer.
USE A SECURE LOCATION
Criminal Defense Investigations
Crimes Persons
Vehicular Homicide Defense
Vehicular Homicide Defense
Expert Witness designated by the State of Florida and North Carolina, Mr. Turner has been assigned as a Court/State Appointed Investigator in 138 Capital Murder cases since 1994.
He also has been appointed to other lesser Homicide Investigations, such as 2nd Degree to Manslaughter.
During his 30 years of service as a Criminal Defense Investigator, he has conducted many Capital Sexual Battery Defense Investigation, Lewd and Lascivious Crimes on children, and aggravated battery defense investigations.
Mr. Turner excells in Evidence Collection and Review, is demanding on the proper attention to Discovery, often "thinking outside the box".
His approach in the Defense Investigator - Defense Attorney relationship and role is to allow the Attorney to argue the legal merits of the case, his role is provide the foundation of that defense plan of action.
It is not uncommon for repeat Attorney Clients to call late at night, being appointed to a homicide after hours, and to call for an early response to a crime scene and meeting with the Client after his first appearance.
Time is critical as the Defendant is on borrowed time.
He needs a good Lawyer, but needs a Great Investigator more
Vehicular Homicide Defense
Vehicular Homicide Defense
Vehicular Homicide Defense
Our Team of CRASH Reconstruction Investigators are trained and supervised by Mr. Turner, a former Law Enforcement Traffic Homicide Investigator and Traffic Crash Reconstructionist.
Since 1994, he has provided Traffic Crash Reconstruction and
Vehicular Homicide Defense Investigations in both Florida and North Carolina.
He is a Court Certified Expert in Criminal Defense and
Traffic Homicide Defense Investigations.
Our Team of CRASH Investigators are designated as
"10-18 Investigators"
This is due to the fragility of evidence on the roadway in Florida.
skid marks, divots, slides over varied terrain along with the memories of witnesses, video availability of home and business security cameras, unknown witnesses are time sensitive.
YOUR Client requires a Rapid Response from an
Expert Crash Reconstruction Investigator.
CALL ASAP for 10-18
RESPONSE
SIU Operations - Insurance Fraud Investigation
Background Checks
Background Checks
Background Checks
Personal Background Investigations
SSI & P A Turner Investigations will conduct a thorough personal profile as you require.
Based on proven guidelines established by experience as a Law Enforcement Personnel Employment Background Investigator. We will never merely submit available and often incomplete database technology.information.
Via proprietary methods, FOIA requests and actual case records obtained by Official Records search IN PERSON, you can rely on
Sunshine State Investigations & P A Turner Investigations
for the most accurate due diligent searches available.
Surveillance
Background Checks
Background Checks
Our highly trained investigators will gather the evidence you need to make informed decisions.
This is the SOUTH, Surveillance is a task we undertake with the most careful methods of preparation. Surveillance requires the Investigator to "Think Outside the Box".
He must carefully identify his target, determine a suitable locaion to avoid detection, arrive as assigned and prepared to be uncomfortable and equipped with the proper tools.
Stationary Surveillance in a vehicle requires stealth, patience, observation and above all skill and stamina.
Surveillance Methods:
- Stationary Surveillance
- Mobile Surveillance
- Woodline Surveillance
- Undercover Surveillance
- Foot Surveillance
Care must be observed to prevent violating rights of Privacy.
Our Integrity and Professional Ethics resolve will never jeopardize our Client's goals..
Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Traffic Homicide Defense
Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Civil Litigation
Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Civil Litigation
Mr. Turner is a former Traffic Homicide Investigator & Traffic Crash Reconstructionist trained and certified by the Institute of Police Technology and Management-University of North Florida.
His experience as a Law Enforcement Traffic Homicide Investigator differs from a Professional Engineer, in that he possesses Experience in At Scene Traffic Homicide Investigation and not merely a review of another Investigators work effort.
He is a designated Expert Witness in Traffic Crash Reconstruction in Florida and North Carolina.
Sunshine State Investigations & P.A. Turner Investigations offer what we call
10-18 Rapid Response
Evidence is transient, witnesses forgetful or unreliable. The sooner our response the more accurate the Investigation - Reconstruction.
Don't Delay.
With 493.9 miles of I-10 from the Mississippi River to Jacksonville,FL, that stretch of highway is one of the most deadliest in the United States.
From the Georgia State line south to Miami, I-95 stretches 382 miles. Other major highways cover the Sunshine State. Drive safely, "Arrive Alive"
We are not limited to that one stretch of roadway, as we cover Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
"Let us drop everything and work on YOUR problem"
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Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Civil Litigation
Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Civil Litigation
Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation - Insurance Support
Traffic Crash Reconstruction is part science, art, and Analysis of human behavior along with Human Kinematics during the crash.
Death and Personal Injury are the result of someone (Driver 1, Driver 2, Both, or all parties listed in the initial at scene investigation) failing to use due care.
Our Investigators will evaluate the crash report and conduct a secondary investigation to compare to the findings of the At Scene Investigator.
Often, especially in the case of Traffic Homicide, the final report by Law Enforcement is not submitted for months from the date of incident. In the south, evidence from the roadway can dissipate in a matter of DAYS!
Law Enforcement, depending on jurisdiction, policy and procedure along with State requirements often neglect to accurately document the scene, obtain quality forensic photographs or measure and map the crash scene.
Our CRASH Team will conduct an investigation inclusive of
- Crash Report Review
- Scene Inspection and Mapping
- Traffic Control method and timing duration
- Visual Obstruction
- Crush Damage Profile
- Photo's of scene, vehicles, road hazards
- Photogrammetry Analysis
- Witness Statements
- Witness locates
- Near scene canvas
- Activity of Drivers/Occupants/Pedestrians 24 hours prior
- Driver MVR History
- CDR Technology
- Scene, Crush Damage Diagramming
- Expert Testimony
Hospitality Investigations - Anti Crime & Premises Liability
Anti - Crime Initiative
A Pestilence of today's society is HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Women, Children even Men due to addiction, unemployment, physical abuse, mental abuse, torture, indentured servitude are victims of Human Trafficking.
No longer are these victims walking the dark streets of our Nation.
Most have cell or SmartPhones with internet access to various Websites to post their illegal services.
Where do they commit their nefarious Crimes?
YOUR HOTEL!
We at Sunshine State Investigations and P. A. Turner Investigations have developed a system to combat Human Trafficking and Hospitality Crime.
We will provide a "Rogues Gallery" list of Local persons actively involved in Human Trafficking in your area, on a Bi-Weekly Basis.
When possible, this gallery will include the documented name of the person, not just a street-name or nickname. Each listing will include a photograph and the associated phone number when possible.
Additional information of the "Escort" as is available.
Your employees are able to familiarize themselves with the individuals listed, and make a sound decision to register or continue to remain a guest.
Premises Liability:
Aside from the obvious, Human Trafficking brings about a more concentrated class of people involved in an array of criminal activity.
Consider that a "John" on your property, there for a date with a prostitute, commits an additional crime of violence against an innocent guest. The result? A claim of injury or death by negligence.
Grounds Inspection and Civil Liability:
Our Services include periodic inspections of your property, evaluating any safety hazards, security evaluation and recommendations to implement and or correct.
Have a claim filed against you for damages? Contact our Office to discuss any Special Investigative Unit needs, and how our Team may best assist you to reduce or refute your Liability.
Require a Uniformed Security Presence? Our association with a Professional Security Agency to provide quality expert service.
Professional Standards Investigation
"When Policemen break the Law, Then there is NO LAW!"
We are a team of highly skilled private investigators committed to providing our clients with exceptional services. Our team has years of experience in the industry and we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
When Law Enforcement is accused of a violation of a Citizen's Civil Rights, the Government is supposed to act Professionally, and investigate the allegation. The Police Investigating the Police.
The Agency, or Government Appointed Commission, or Volunteer Citizen Review Board is charged with rendering an open and objective review of the facts.
HOW?
Another Law Enforcement Agency has the skills to properly investigate a crime (Civil Rights Violations ARE a crime), but that is the Police Investigating the Police.
Official Appointed Committees are comprised of "educated" individuals, some may have political ambition, some may hold professional Degrees, some are concerned Citizens wanting a safe and secure life, and expect people to conduct themselves morally sound and demonstrate lawful behavior.
Citizen Review Boards are comprised mainly of Voters. They apply to sit on the Board, Who appoints them?
With the exception of Law Enforcement Review Boards, which of the other two has any Investigative Experience?
Are YOU the victim of a false arrest, Law Enforcement Physical Abuse, Official Misconduct, Extortion, Torture, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, Felony Perjury of an Arrest Affidavit, Intimidation by Law Enforcement, or the Family of a Victim who died while in Law Enforcement Custody?
You need a Good Lawyer. YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATOR MORE!
I am that Investigator.
Why Choose Sunshine State Investigations?
We understand that hiring a private investigator can be a difficult decision. That's why we offer free consultations to discuss your case and determine the best course of action. Our team is committed to providing personalized services tailored to meet your specific needs. With Sunshine State Investigations, you can trust that your case will be handled with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Mr. Turner is a former Internal Affairs and Professional Standards Office Investigator.
He is well versed in what is known as the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights..
He is also a former member of the Board of Directors for the Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, as well as being the Union Representative for the Mount Dora Florida Police Department, which prides itself as being the First in the Nation to attain the designation as a C.A.L.E.A. accredited Law Enforcement Agency.
As such, he has worked "Both sides of the Table"
Let him work for YOU and ONLY YOU.
Professional Investigations
ALABAMA Operations
MISSISSIPPI Operations
ALABAMA Operations
At P.A. Turner Investigations, our mission is to provide top-quality private investigation services to our clients. We strive to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcome for their case.
Based in Mobile to serve Statewide
FLORIDA Operations
MISSISSIPPI Operations
ALABAMA Operations
Our National Headquarters is based in Gainesville Florida.
Beginning in 1994 we opened our Agency and continue to this day.
Statewide Service to serve you best
MISSISSIPPI Operations
MISSISSIPPI Operations
MISSISSIPPI Operations
Based in Biloxi, our service is dedicated to providing exceptional Expert service, confidentiality, and results. We understand the sensitive nature of our clients' cases and work diligently to provide them with the answers they need.
Perry A. Turner
Biography
Mr. Turner is a Fourth Generation Floridian, born in Lake County Florida.
He was influenced at a young age by his Uncle who was the Sheriff of Lake County for 28 years
Several Cousins have been Law Enforcement Officers, for Municipalities, Sheriff's Offices, State's Attorney Investigator, Sheriff of Lake County and Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol.
Growing up in Gainesville, Florida, he attended public schools in Gainesville, Alachua County.
While in High School, he learned of a program being planned and sponsored by the Gainesville Police Department and became a Plank member of the Gainesville Police Explorer Post 917 in 1968.
Through that program, after the untimely death of his Father, he was fortunate to be guided by many adopted "Street Daddys", the entire Gainesville Police Department.
He was also instructed by the late great GPD Dispatcher Dudley "Preacher" Gerald in the fine art of Police Communications.
After graduating from Gainesville High School, he attended what was known then as Sante Fe Junior College, majoring in Criminal Justice.
In 1972, he relocated to Lake County, accepting employment with the Eustis Police Department as a Police Dispatcher, later being hired by the Orange County Sheriff's Office as a Communications Operator and Teletype Specialist. He continued at OCSO until entering the Law Enforcement Academy in 1974.
Mr. Turner became a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with the Minneola Police Department prior to Graduation from the Academy.
From 1974 until 1994, he has served the Citizens of Florida, its' visitors and general Public as a Law Enforcement Officer in various positions for the following Agencies:
- Minneola Police Department
- Tavares Police Department
- Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission
- Lake County Sheriff's Office
- Umatilla Police Department
- Broward County Sheriff's Office
- Mount Dora Police Department
- Mascotte Police Department
- Waldo Police Department
Mr. Turner during his Law Enforcement Career has amassed the following qualifications and experience:
- Public Safety Telecommunications
- Emergency Medical Technician and EMS Telecommunications Operator
- Uniform Patrol
- Patrol Division Supervisor (Corporal)
- Patrol Division Squad Commander (Sergeant)
- Patrol Division Lieutenant
- Field Training Officer
- Detective Lieutenant
- Internal Affairs & Professional Standards Investigator
- Personnel Background Investigator
- Evidence Custodian
- Armorer
- Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and Range Master
- Street Crime Unit Investigator
- 5th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force Member
- North Florida Intelligence Unit Member
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Uniform Division Commander
- Traffic Homicide Investigator
- Traffic Crash Reconstructionist
- DUI Task Force
- Narcotics Unit Investigator
- Interim Chief of Police
SECURITY OFFICER MANAGEMENT
Since 1972, Mr. Turner has performed services for several Private Security Firms in Florida. He has managed two Firms based in Gainesville. He was hired at the rank of Major in 2011, and finished as the Chief of Security and Operations with Sloan Security Service in September 2024.
With these Firms he has experience in:
- Patrol Services
- Stationary Post Security
- Administration of Security Services
- Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Premises Liability Inspection
- Supervision
- Licensed Security Officer Instructor
- Licensed Firearms Instructor
- Time Management
- Payroll Management
- Customer Service
- Employee Management
- Contract Sales and Promotion
- Site Evaluation
- Scheduling
- Daily Operations
P
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
In 1994, Mr. Turner opened Sunshine State Investigations in Gainesville, Florida.
It was a definite "Eye Opening" experience.
Changing a mind sight of over 20 years establishing "Probable Cause", to seeking "Reasonable Doubt" was difficult at first. But we adapt, modify and overcome any challenge.
Since 1994, Mr. Turner has been involved in a wide range of Investigative Services, accomplishing the goals of the Client, where law enforcement cannot or more often WILL NOT assist the Public thereby violating their Oath to Protect and Serve.
Mr. Turner WILL by lawful means come to Your aid when your Law Enforcement Agency will NOT.
SSI and P.A. Turner Investigations has 30 years of experience in Florida, North Carolina and now including Mississippi and Alabama, providing professional investigative services in:
- Criminal Defense
- Capital Crimes Defense
- Mitigation Investigation support
- Post Conviction Relief
- Traffic Homicide
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- Civil Litigation - Personal Injury
- Civil Rights Violations
- Law Enforcement Corruption
- Cult Victim Recovery
- Child Abduction
- Predator Enticement Interference
- Premises Liability
- SIU Operations
- Surveillance
- TSCM
- Domestic Marital Intelligence
- Corporate - Institutional Undercover
- Background & Personal Profile
- Locate - Adoption Reunions
- Personal Injury Plaintiff Awareness
Mr. Turner is an Expert Witness recognized in both Florida and North Carolina
- Criminal Defense Investigations
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Cases handled in both Florida and North Carolina have involved 138 Capital Homicide Defense Investigations, where his efforts determined the Defendant/Client was innocent and Not involved in the death of the victim 5 times. No Client has ever been executed. With the exception of the five,133 were found guilty as charged or of a lesser included offense, pled to a lesser offense or the case dropped by the Prosecutor.
Public Media:
Mr. Turner has appeared as a guest on "Nancy Grace" twice while investigating the disappearance of two year old Trenton Duckett in Leesburg, Florida, also appearing on "Inside Edition", "Geraldo At Large" and numerous Florida television broadcasts and daily newspaper publications.
His motto:
"Let me drop everything and work on Your Problem"
Contact Us
Office: 352-792-9122
Let me drop everything and work on YOUR problem
1 SE Main Street Gainesville, Florida 32601 United States
1-352-792-9122 Main Office Number 1-407-431-1159 P. A. Turner cell
