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	About Us Thomas Dale and Associates, (TDA) is a full service investigative and security firm headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California. Founded in 1994, by former Los Angeles Police Captain Thomas Elfmont, TDA provides a broad range of investigative services, security protection and asset protection with representatives and business affiliates throughout the United States, Mexico, Western Europe, Africa and Asia. TDA's personnel are recruited from federal and local law enforcement agencies, military and security personnel all of whom are proficient in and extensively trained in all facets of investigation and security. These personnel provide the mature, courteous, professional service expected of a high quality firm. This foundation of professionals enables TDA to service the investigative and security needs of major national law firms, fortune 500 corporations, entertainment companies and private individuals. TDA is incorporated and licensed by the State of California. TDA maintains five million dollars in liability insurance coverage for its clients and full workers compensation insurance. TDA’s performance of providing solutions to its clients through outstanding customer service and delivering these services at a reasonable cost remains TDA’s corporate signature. TDA services include investigations of personnel, dishonest employees, background litigation support, workplace violence prevention and threat assessment, asset searches, stalking and criminal investigations. TDA security services include armed escorts for high profile clients with high value property, dignitary and executive/celebrity protection, event security, armed site security (including business, school campus and residential locations), forensic computer investigations, technical surveillance countermeasures and physical security surveys for business, schools or residential locations. In today’s world these services are no longer an option, but have become an integral foundation for all businesses, institutions and individuals who are committed to ensuring and providing a secure and safe environment. TDAOSAC Website