STATE OF FLORIDA LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATION AGENCY LIC#A1800159 - PANAMA CITY
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Meet Our Investigators Leadership Team - Panama City Private Investigator
At the heart of our success is a dedicated team of seasoned investigators and leaders with years of experience in surveillance, investigations, and security. Our leadership team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
With diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, private investigation, and advanced technical expertise, our team is equipped to handle even the most complex cases. They oversee every project with precision, ensuring thorough and reliable results tailored to your needs.
Trust in a leadership team that values transparency, confidentiality, and results-driven service. Meet the experts who are committed to uncovering the truth and protecting your interests.
Learn more about our leadership and how we can serve you today.
About Us and our team - Panama City Private Investigator
J.D. Nolin — Managing Partner
Retired Law Enforcement Major | Criminal Investigations & Investigative Training
J.D. Nolin brings more than 33 years of law enforcement experience to Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations. A retired Major with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Panama City, Florida, he contributes extensive experience in investigative leadership, complex case analysis, and investigator training to the agency’s work throughout the Florida Panhandle.
Experience in Complex Investigations
Throughout his career, J.D. investigated cases involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, burglary, embezzlement, domestic violence, and drug trafficking. His background also includes civil litigation support. Working across investigative and leadership assignments gave him a broad perspective on developing leads, interviewing witnesses, evaluating evidence, and documenting findings.
At Nolin Investigations, that experience supports the careful review of sensitive and complicated matters for individuals, families, and attorneys seeking private investigation services in Panama City, Panama City Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities.
Investigative Training and Leadership
J.D. served as a senior trainer in confessions and criminal investigations, helping other investigators develop their interviewing and investigative skills. His approach emphasizes preparation, attention to detail, and a thorough examination of the available information.
CVSA Credibility Assessment Services
Certified in Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), J.D. provides credibility assessment services for private, civil, and other investigative matters. Clients can contact the agency to discuss the examination process, its limitations, and whether it is appropriate for their circumstances.
Professional Service and Connections
Beyond his investigative work, J.D. leads a nonprofit organization connecting thousands of current and retired law enforcement professionals across all 50 states and multiple countries. His involvement reflects a continuing commitment to professional education, collaboration, and service within the law enforcement community.
As Managing Partner, J.D. brings decades of practical experience and mentorship to Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, supporting a team dedicated to careful investigation, clear reporting, and professional client service.
Jacob Nolin — Operating Partner
Private Investigation Leadership | Corporate Investigations & Fraud Examination
Jacob Nolin oversees daily operations, case coordination, and strategic planning at Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations. Based in Panama City, Florida, he brings decades of law enforcement and investigative experience to the agency’s work for individuals, families, attorneys, and businesses throughout the Florida Panhandle.
His leadership emphasizes thorough preparation, objective evidence collection, clear reporting, and responsive client communication. From the initial case review through investigative follow-up, Jacob helps ensure that assignments have defined objectives and appropriate oversight.
Law Enforcement and Federal Investigative Experience
A retired law enforcement officer, Jacob’s background includes criminal investigations and service as a federal government investigator. His experience supports the agency’s ability to assess complex circumstances, develop investigative leads, interview witnesses, and organize findings for clients and their attorneys.
Corporate Investigations and Financial Fraud
Before his law enforcement career, Jacob worked in corporate investigations, with a focus on financial discrepancies, business audits, fraud examinations, and internal theft. That experience continues to inform his work in corporate investigations, financial fraud inquiries, background investigations, and business due diligence.
His combined background in finance and field investigations provides a practical foundation for examining records, identifying inconsistencies, and developing questions that require further investigation.
Education and Specialized Training
Jacob’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in finance, an Associate of Science in Business from Columbia Southern University, and an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Gulf Coast State College.
His specialized training covers surveillance techniques, undercover operations, interviews and interrogations, domestic violence, hate crimes, counterterrorism, missing persons, child abduction, and active shooter response. This training contributes to case planning and the agency’s approach to sensitive and complex assignments.
Local Leadership and Professional Accountability
At Nolin Investigations, Jacob coordinates a directly employed investigative team serving Panama City, Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Pensacola, and surrounding communities. He helps match investigative resources to each case while maintaining an emphasis on discretion, documentation, and realistic expectations.
Whether the concern involves a family matter, suspected fraud, or an attorney’s need for investigative support, Jacob’s role is to guide a careful, organized investigation that gives clients useful information for their next decisions.
Jerry West — Surveillance Trainer & Investigator
Retired Law Enforcement | Surveillance, Organized Crime & Marine Investigations
Jerry West brings decades of law enforcement and criminal investigative experience to Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, he began his career as an undercover investigator in Escambia County’s Special Investigation Division, developing practical experience in covert operations and complex investigations.
Today, Jerry serves as the agency’s Surveillance Trainer, supporting investigative assignments throughout the Florida Panhandle and coordinating cases that extend across multiple states.
Specialized Surveillance and Investigative Training
Following his retirement from law enforcement, Jerry completed additional training led by FBI instructors in specialized surveillance and organized crime investigations. His background informs the agency’s approach to discreet observation, field coordination, and evidence documentation.
As a trainer, Jerry helps investigators strengthen their surveillance planning and techniques. His work supports assignments requiring patience, adaptability, and accurate reporting of observed activities.
Organized Crime and Multi-State Investigations
Jerry’s experience includes coordinating investigations involving organized retail crime and working with local and federal law enforcement agencies. These cases require investigators to connect information across locations, document patterns of activity, and communicate findings clearly.
His background contributes to Nolin Investigations’ corporate investigations, theft and fraud inquiries, and surveillance services for businesses, attorneys, and private clients.
Marine Investigations and Underwater Operations
A Certified Master Diver, Jerry also handles the agency’s marine investigations and underwater operations. His diving experience adds a specialized capability for assignments involving underwater searches, recovery work, and documentation in marine environments.
Professional Recognition
Jerry received Surveillance Investigator of the Year recognition in 2021 and 2022 for his investigative work. His career reflects sustained involvement in demanding field assignments, investigative collaboration, and the training of other professionals.
At Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, Jerry brings that experience to cases serving Pensacola, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. His emphasis on preparation, discreet fieldwork, and clear documentation strengthens the agency’s investigative team.
Joseph Perrigan — Advanced Lead Analyst
Digital Forensics | Missing Persons Investigations | Fingerprinting & Background Screening
Joseph “Joe” Perrigan serves as the Advanced Lead Analyst at Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations in Panama City, Florida, a position he has held since 2018. His background in digital analysis, evidence collection, forensic processing, and management supports the agency’s work on complex and sensitive investigations.
A Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE) and Florida-licensed private investigator, Joseph specializes in examining digital information relevant to missing persons cases. He helps the investigative team assess available data, develop leads, and organize findings for further investigation.
Digital Evidence and Missing Persons Support
Joseph contributes technical analysis to cases in which digital records may help clarify events, establish timelines, or identify useful leads. His work emphasizes careful examination of available information, clear documentation, and recognition of the limits of the evidence.
Working alongside the agency’s field investigators, he helps connect analytical findings with investigative follow-up for clients throughout Panama City, Panama City Beach, and the Florida Panhandle.
Office Operations and Evidence Management
Joseph also oversees day-to-day operations at the agency’s Panama City office. His management experience supports organized case processing, careful handling of sensitive information, and coordination between analytical and investigative personnel.
His approach emphasizes confidentiality, accurate records, and consistent communication throughout the investigative process.
Fingerprinting, Background Screening and Notary Services
Joseph has helped expand the agency’s public services through its relationship with IdentoGO, including onsite fingerprinting and background screening for purposes such as Department of Children and Families requirements.
He also provides notary services and assists with requests for FBI background checks. Clients can contact the office to confirm the appropriate service, required identification, and submission process for their particular needs.
At Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, Joseph brings technical knowledge and operational experience to work requiring attention to detail, discretion, and clearly documented findings.
Jessica Kennedy — Lead Investigator, Surveillance Operations
Infidelity Investigations | Child Custody Investigations | Undercover Operations
Jessica Kennedy leads surveillance operations for Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations in Amelia Island and Jacksonville, a role she assumed in 2023. She coordinates investigators handling sensitive relationship and family matters, with an emphasis on discreet fieldwork, careful evidence collection, and clear reporting.
Her work supports clients seeking private investigation services in Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Nassau County, Jacksonville, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.
Specialized Surveillance and Undercover Training
Jessica’s advanced training includes domestic surveillance and undercover operations. She applies that background to assignments requiring careful observation, adaptability, and professional judgment in public and social settings.
Each investigation begins with defined objectives and a plan suited to the circumstances. Jessica coordinates field activities to help the team document relevant observations while maintaining discretion.
Infidelity and Child Custody Investigations
Jessica oversees infidelity investigations, spousal surveillance, and child custody investigations, helping clients gather information about concerns affecting their relationships and families.
Her approach emphasizes objective documentation. Photographs, video, and written observations are organized to help clients and their attorneys understand what investigators observed and which questions remain unresolved.
Investigative Relationships and Confidentiality
Jessica’s experience includes developing professional contacts within hospitality and entertainment settings. Her ability to communicate effectively and handle sensitive information carefully supports investigative inquiries while protecting the confidentiality of sources and clients.
Detailed Reports and Professional Oversight
Attention to detail is central to Jessica’s work. She emphasizes accurate timelines, thorough field notes, and understandable reports that distinguish direct observations from information requiring additional verification.
At Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, Jessica combines surveillance experience and team leadership to support discreet, well-documented investigations throughout Amelia Island, Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida.
Jasmine Allen — Family Evaluator
Child Custody Assessments | Social Work & Family Advocacy
Jasmine Allen serves as the in-house Family Evaluator at Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, supporting child custody investigations in Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Since joining the agency in 2021, she has contributed experience in social work, family services, and community leadership to sensitive matters involving children and their families.
Family Assessments and Child Custody Support
Jasmine assesses family circumstances, documents relevant risk factors, and prepares detailed reports to help clients, attorneys, and courts understand concerns affecting children. Working alongside the investigative team, she adds a social work perspective to information gathered during child custody investigations.
Her approach emphasizes children’s welfare, objective findings, and careful consideration of each family’s circumstances. She also provides testimony regarding her findings, explaining her observations and assessments clearly.
Education and Professional Experience
Jasmine holds a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Her professional background includes serving as Program Director for the Juvenile Alternatives Program at Village Behavior Health Inc. and as Lead Social Worker and Component Director for Healthy Start Families at the Life Management Center of Northwest Florida.
She has also held positions with Flowers Hospital, Alfred Saliba Family Service Center, Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Children’s Home Society of Florida, and the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. These roles have provided extensive experience working with children, parents, and family support organizations.
Community Leadership and Family Advocacy
Jasmine’s leadership experience includes serving as President of the Bay County Domestic Violence Task Force and Chair of Emerald Coast Infant Mental Health. She has also served as Director of the Florida JCI Senate, President of Junior Chamber International Florida Region, and National Vice President of Junior Chamber International USA.
At Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations, Jasmine brings that experience to work requiring sensitivity, thorough assessment, and clear documentation. Her contributions strengthen the agency’s ability to examine family concerns and provide useful information for clients and their attorneys.
Erin Williams — Owner & Instructor, Plan of Action Tactics
Firearms Training | Self-Defense | Corporate Security Training
Erin Williams brings military and law enforcement experience to his role as owner and instructor of Plan of Action Tactics in Panama City, Florida. His professional background includes service as an undercover investigator, SWAT team member, and certified instructor.
Erin provides instruction for individuals, businesses, and law enforcement personnel, with an emphasis on safety, preparation, and practical skill development.
Firearms and Personal Safety Training
Training options include concealed carry firearm classes, basic and advanced firearms instruction, and self-defense courses. Private instruction allows participants to discuss their experience, goals, and training needs directly with Erin.
Corporate Security and Law Enforcement Instruction
Erin also offers corporate security training to help businesses prepare for safety concerns and incident response. Specialized courses are available exclusively to active law enforcement personnel, with instruction tailored to the audience and training objectives.
Training in Panama City
Based in Panama City, Erin offers monthly training sessions, private instruction, and on-site training upon request. Contact him directly for current schedules, course details, participation requirements, and availability.
Contact Erin Williams
Plan of Action Tactics
www.planofactiontactics.com
850-296-8851
Adam Buff — Owner & Operator, Panhandle K-9 Services
Private Drug Detection | Confidential K-9 Inspections | Florida Panhandle
Adam Buff brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience to his role as owner and operator of Panhandle K-9 Services. A retired Florida law enforcement officer, Adam served extensively in his agency’s K-9 Unit, earning certification as a professional K-9 trainer and developing specialized experience in narcotics detection.
Today, he provides private drug detection K-9 services throughout the Florida Panhandle, helping individuals, businesses, and organizations address concerns about suspected drugs with professionalism and discretion.
Private K-9 Detection Services
Adam offers confidential K-9 deployments for homes, businesses, and organizational properties, with services tailored to the location and purpose of each assignment. Options include routine inspections and special event screenings, subject to consultation and appropriate authorization.
His services are available to private citizens, established businesses, startups, schools, churches, and community organizations seeking additional support for their substance-use prevention and safety efforts.
Experience, Discretion and Clear Expectations
Adam’s background combines practical K-9 handling experience with professional training. Before an assignment, he discusses the client’s concerns, explains the inspection process, and establishes the scope of work.
K-9 inspections can help identify areas of concern, but they do not guarantee that a property is drug-free. Adam can explain the capabilities and limitations of the service and discuss appropriate follow-up when a dog indicates a possible detection.
Contact Panhandle K-9 Services
For private narcotics detection services, scheduling, or a consultation, contact Adam directly.
Adam Buff
Owner & Operator, Panhandle K-9 Services
www.panhandlek9services.com
850-348-0321
Our Investigators & Staff — Local Experience, Specialized Skills
Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations brings together 11 investigators and four in-house professionals serving Panama City, Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville. Our team provides investigative support for individuals, attorneys, businesses, and government clients throughout the Florida Panhandle and Northeast Florida.
Every assignment begins with understanding the client’s concerns, reviewing available information, and establishing clear investigative objectives. We combine field experience with specialized analytical support to develop leads, document findings, and communicate results clearly.
A Team With Complementary Expertise
Our staff includes professionals with backgrounds in military service, law enforcement, social work, accounting, and fraud examination. This range of experience helps us examine cases from several perspectives and assign personnel whose skills match the work required.
Our capabilities include covert surveillance, child custody investigations, infidelity investigations, missing persons cases, corporate investigations, and financial fraud inquiries. Our in-house Family Evaluator contributes assessments and reporting to sensitive family matters, while analytical and financial expertise supports cases involving complex records and suspected misconduct.
Direct Oversight and Professional Accountability
Our investigators work directly for our agency, giving us oversight of case planning, fieldwork, evidence documentation, and reporting. We emphasize discretion, objective observations, and careful handling of sensitive information.
Clients receive an explanation of the proposed scope of work and the information an investigation may help establish. Our reports distinguish documented findings from questions that remain unresolved.
Experience With Investigations Across State Lines
Members of our team have experience working on organized retail crime and other investigations involving multiple jurisdictions. Professional relationships with corporate investigators and law enforcement personnel support communication and coordination when appropriate.
For assignments extending beyond Florida, we assess the location, scope, and applicable licensing requirements before accepting the work.
Private Investigation Services Across Northwest and Northeast Florida
Whether you need a private investigator in Panama City, surveillance support in Pensacola or Destin, or assistance with a sensitive matter in Amelia Island or Jacksonville, our team offers experienced personnel and an organized approach to gathering facts.
Call 850-899-2717 for a confidential consultation.
Nolin, Nolin & Associates Investigations
Florida Private Investigation Agency License #A1800159
“Mr. Nolin identified, investigated, and closed more internal cases than any other Regional Investigator each year and led the company in successful external case closure and prosecution conviction rates.”
— J. West, Divisional Loss Prevention Manager