Bright Line Investigations LLC

05/06/2026

Bright Line Investigations LLC marks 12 years in business.

What began as a Stevens Point based investigative agency has grown into a regional private detective firm with multi-state capabilities, a vetted national investigator network, and international professional connections.

This milestone reflects years of client trust, field experience, professional development, and the dedication of the team around us. Without their support, diligence in the field, attention to detail behind operations, and commitment to our clients, Bright Line would not be where it is today, 12 years later.

Thank you to our clients, partners, investigators, staff, and professional network for being part of this journey.

Read the full press release here:

https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/bright-line-investigations-marks-12-years-expands-regional-and-national-investigative-reach-e07f5d4f3e6224b99659b3c5c2453320

Bright Line Investigations marks 12 years, expanding from Stevens Point into a regional investigative firm with national and international reach.

04/27/2026

Bright Line Investigations is honored to sponsor the NCISS 2026 Annual Meeting as NCISS celebrates 50 years of advocacy, leadership, and service to the investigative and security professions.
To recognize this milestone, I am asking friends, colleagues, investigators, security professionals, attorneys, and supporters to consider contributing $50 for the 50th Anniversary.
Every contribution helps NCISS continue advancing and protecting our profession nationwide.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of NCISS and investing in the next 50.
www.nciss.org

04/09/2026

BRIGHT LINE INVESTIGATIONS LLC was pleased to sponsor National Council of Investigation & Security Services Hit the Hill in Washington, D.C. this year.

National Council of Investigation and Security Services members met with more than 75 members of Congress and staff to discuss issues affecting the investigative and security professions, including worker classification, judicial security, data privacy, access to information, children’s privacy, and the need to balance privacy laws with legitimate investigative and public safety needs.

Thank you to NCISS for continuing to lead this important advocacy effort.
https://nciss.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=58484&item_id=133933
Kyle Corrigan

Two weeks ago, NCISS members convened in Washington, D.C. for our annual "Hit the Hill" legislative advocacy event. We collectively met with over 75 members of Congress and staff to let them know what issues are important to the private inv

04/03/2026

Bright Line Investigations LLC is closely monitoring the impact of Wisconsin Act 150 on criminal defense, civil rights, and defense investigation practice.

This law requires subpoenas for law enforcement officers, public officials, and public employees testifying about actions taken in their official capacity to be served at their work address. While it is being presented as a safety and professionalism measure, it also raises legitimate concerns about access, accountability, and due process.

In cooperative cases, agency service may work without issue. The real test comes in the hard cases: misconduct investigations, Brady and Giglio issues, hostile agencies, contested official conduct, and compressed trial timelines where rebuttal or compulsory witnesses become critical on short notice.

When the only lawful path for service runs through the same institution that may have an interest in delay, resistance, or damage control, the risk is obvious. A constitutional right to compulsory process must be meaningful in practice, not merely theoretical on paper.

Bright Line Investigations LLC will continue to monitor how this law is applied in the real world and how it affects defense access to witnesses, due process protections, and accountability in cases involving government actors.

03/25/2026

As the 14th anniversary of Brian Banks’ exoneration approaches, his case remains one of the clearest examples of why professional investigative work matters.

When the system had stalled and no new evidence existed, a private investigator helped lawfully document the truth in a way that could finally be used. That moment changed the course of the case and helped correct a devastating wrongful conviction.

Cases like this remind us that justice does not always happen on its own. Sometimes it takes persistence, strategy, and a skilled investigator who knows how to find, preserve, and document evidence the right way.

The Brian Banks case is not just a story about a wrongful conviction. It is also a reminder of the critical role private investigators can play in uncovering the truth when everything is on the line.
https://theinnocencecenter.org/case/brian-banks/

Brian Banks was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault. He spent more than 5 years in prison and 4 years on parole before he was exonerated.

02/18/2026

Second year in a row, Bright Line Investigations LLC is supporting NCISS Hit the Hill 2026 as a Legislative Warrior Sponsor.

https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/bright-line-investigations-renews-legislative-warrior-sponsorship-for-nciss-hit-the-hill-in-2026-8b887d42ada014bf1f74bf45ed9f417e

NCISS brings licensed investigators and security professionals to Washington, D.C. to advocate for clear, fair policy that protects the public and supports ethical investigative work. I will be there as an NCISS Director, continuing to push practical workforce development and standards based professionalism across our industry.

Second year of support strengthens NCISS advocacy and highlights workforce development, academic outreach, and standards focused leadership.

02/18/2026

Bright Line Investigations is proud to share a behind the scenes look at a recent claims investigation that reached resolution in 2026, supported in part by surveillance video obtained during an assignment in the summer of 2024.

This case required disciplined fieldwork, strong legal and ethical compliance, and patient documentation; including a 60 mile mobile surveillance tail that helped capture activity relevant to the claim. The resulting video and reporting contributed to an outcome grounded in accountability.

Thank you to everyone who assisted with coordination and case management. We take seriously the responsibility that comes with documenting real world conduct and delivering objective results that stand up to scrutiny.

02/16/2026

Bright Line Investigations will be attending NCISS Hit the Hill in Washington, D.C., March 23 to 24, 2026. Kyle Corrigan will be there in his role as a Director of the NCISS, joining professionals from across the country to advocate for balanced public policy that protects lawful access, strengthens professional standards, and supports ethical investigative and security work. If you work in the profession, consider joining and registering at NCISS.org.

12/12/2025

Public notice from Bright Line Investigations LLC:

This matter arose in a traffic court proceeding. That distinction does not diminish constitutional requirements. Traffic cases are still adjudicatory proceedings where the court exercises judicial power, enters judgments, and imposes penalties. Due process, separation of powers, and the requirement of lawful judicial authority still apply.

In this proceeding, the official court minutes reflect a prosecutor of record as present. The verbatim transcript, however, shows no prosecutor participating, observing, or appearing in any capacity. That discrepancy is not harmless. Court minutes are representations of what occurred. When the transcript contradicts those minutes, it raises serious concerns about the integrity of the judicial record.

A traffic designation does not permit paper participation, phantom appearances, or substitution of roles. The absence of a prosecutor does not authorize law enforcement to fill a judicial or adjudicatory function. Even where a judge is physically present, judicial authority cannot be delegated, outsourced, or implied. Constitutional rights cannot be waived by silence, convenience, or routine practice.

Across the United States, in every state, a plea related act or adjudication must be conducted by a neutral judicial officer exercising judicial authority, based on an accurate record of who was present and what occurred. False or misleading court records, even in traffic cases, implicate due process, ethical obligations, separation of powers, and public trust in the courts.

Bright Line Investigations exists to document and analyze systemic practices that cross constitutional boundaries, especially when those practices become normalized in routine proceedings. Fundamental rights do not change based on the label attached to the case.

10/27/2025

Bright Line Investigations LLC is proud to recognize Kyle Corrigan, Founder and Chief Investigator, for his continued membership in the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) — Member #9514 since 2017, with certification active through July 31, 2026.

Our agency provides statewide process service coverage through regional offices located in Stevens Point, Madison, Milwaukee, and Fond du Lac. With additional licensing in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and Florida, Bright Line Investigations is equipped to handle service of process and investigative assignments across multiple jurisdictions with precision and professionalism.

To request service or open a new case, visit www.brightlineinvestigations.com.

10/18/2025

Concealed Carry Course – Today at Bright Line Investigations

We’re setting up for today’s Wisconsin Concealed Carry Training. Participants will spend the day covering firearm safety, state statutes, and the fundamentals of responsible concealed carry.

Our team is ready for a professional, hands-on course focused on real-world preparedness and situational awareness with instructor Kyle Corrigan

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