Bright Line Investigations LLC

Bright Line Investigations was proud to spend time with Criminal Justice students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside today!

Our owner and Chief Investigator, Kyle Corrigan, M.S., CIFI, shared lessons from his 18 years in professional investigations and gave students a firsthand look at the realities of surveillance, criminal-defense investigations, evidence analysis, public-records research, ethics, and accountability.

Opportunities like this allow students to hear what investigative work truly looks like beyond textbooks and television—and to ask questions directly of someone working in the profession.

Thank you to Keith Biddle and the UW–Parkside Criminal Justice Department for the invitation. We are always proud to support and encourage the next generation of criminal-justice professionals!

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside has officially announced its complete class of 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Bright Line Investigations LLC is proud to congratulate our founder and Chief Investigator, Kyle Corrigan, M.S., CIFI ’08, on receiving the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes graduates who demonstrate professional excellence, leadership, continued growth, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

This recognition is especially meaningful because Bright Line’s name and guiding philosophy originated during Kyle’s criminal-procedure studies at UW–Parkside. The legal concept of a “bright-line rule” ultimately inspired an agency committed to bringing clarity to uncertainty, separating facts from assumptions, and helping clients understand what the evidence can establish.

UW–Parkside also recognized Kyle’s commitment to developing future investigative professionals through Bright Line’s internships, mentorship, and practical training. Former Bright Line interns have advanced into positions with Homeland Security Investigations and the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.

We also congratulate the other distinguished members of the 2026 award class:

Anh Hang ’14 ’17 — Recent Alumni Award
Anthony Dodd Sr. ’13 — Alumni Service Award
Dr. J. Nicole Simpson ’05 — Outstanding Alumni Award
Dr. Gino M. Salituro — Honorary Alumni Award

Each recipient represents a different field and professional journey, but all reflect UW–Parkside’s enduring commitment to leadership, service, innovation, mentorship, and meaningful community impact.

We’re grateful to University of Wisconsin-Parkside for this recognition and proud of the foundation the university helped provide for Kyle, Bright Line, and the investigators we continue to develop.

Read the university’s complete announcement:

https://www.uwp.edu/explore/media/distinguished-alumni-awards-26/

UW–Parkside Names 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients - University of Wisconsin–Parkside The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The UW–Parkside Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honor the rich legacy of learning and […]

Bright Line Investigations LLC is heading to the 2026 Portage County Business Council Job Fair!

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 1:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point

Stop by the Bright Line booth and meet Valerie Gargas, our Operations & Intelligence Director. Valerie will be available to answer questions about investigative careers, internships, licensing, training and professional development with our agency.

We’re interested in connecting with candidates for several career paths:

🔹 Investigator Trainee and Process Server
🔹 Licensed or Experienced Field Investigator
🔹 Surveillance Investigator
🔹 Digital Media and Investigative Content Intern
🔹 Digital Forensics Development Intern

Bright Line offers more than a job. We provide opportunities to gain practical experience, develop specialized investigative skills and build a meaningful career through professional mentorship and real-world assignments.

Attorneys, businesses and community partners are also encouraged to visit our booth to learn about our investigative services and discuss potential cases, partnerships and future work.

Bring your questions, résumé, cover letter, transcripts or CV—and come see where your skills might fit.

Bright Line Investigations LLC is investing in the future of our profession by sponsoring the October 21 networking event at the MAPI 2026 Fall Conference!

📅 October 20–22, 2026
📍 Treasure Island Casino, Minnesota
🤝 Bright Line-sponsored networking event: October 21

The Minnesota Association of Private Investigators & Protective Agents brings together investigators, protective agents, agency leaders, and industry partners for professional training, continuing education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations about the issues shaping our industry.

The conference offers an opportunity to:

🔹 Learn from experienced professionals and industry leaders
🔹 Strengthen investigative knowledge and professional standards
🔹 Develop trusted referral and working relationships
🔹 Discuss legislation, technology, ethics, and emerging industry challenges
🔹 Connect Minnesota professionals with the broader national investigative community

Great investigations depend on strong training, trusted relationships, and a professional community willing to share knowledge. Bright Line is pleased to support an event that advances all three.

We look forward to learning, connecting, and helping strengthen our profession at Treasure Island this October.

🌐 Conference updates: https://www.mapi.org
🌐 Bright Line Investigations: https://www.brightlineinvestigations.com

CHICAGO—WE’RE HERE TO STAY.

Bright Line Investigations’ Illinois private detective agency license has officially been renewed through 2029, securing the next chapter of our work in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

This is more than a license renewal. It represents continued growth for an agency founded in 2014 and built to handle serious, complex, and time-sensitive matters across the Midwest.

From our Chicago office, our investigators support attorneys, businesses, insurers, and private clients with:

• Criminal-defense and civil-rights investigations
• Surveillance and intelligence development
• Witness location and interviews
• Civil-litigation and trial support
• Public-records and background research
• Complex and multi-jurisdictional investigations

When the facts matter, the details are buried, or the stakes are high, Bright Line is ready to get to work.

📍 332 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604
📞 888-407-7380
🌐 https://www.brightlineinvestigations.com
Illinois Agency License No. 117.001938

Bright Line Investigations LLC was honored to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the NCISS 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

The conference brought together investigative and security professionals from across the country for training on digital investigations and OSINT, prosecutorial ethics, investigative data analysis, drone applications, business leadership, and developing leads through leaked records.

During the annual meeting, NCISS voters elected our founder and Chief Investigator, Kyle Corrigan, to another term on the Board of Directors. Kyle also concluded his service as Interim Secretary and was appointed by NCISS President Fernando Alvarez to serve as Chairman of the Industry Relations Committee.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support this historic conference and to continue contributing to the professional, legislative, and educational work of NCISS.

Learn more about Bright Line Investigations at www.brightlineinvestigations.com

Bright Line Investigations LLC was recently interviewed by The Center Square regarding our continuing investigation into political contribution activity reflected in publicly available Federal Election Commission records.

Our approach remains the same: follow the records, interview the individuals involved, document what they say, and let the evidence determine where the investigation goes.

As discussed in the article, the underlying FEC contribution records are publicly available and can be independently reviewed. This investigation remains active, and Bright Line will continue evaluating the evidence without regard to political affiliation.

Read the full article here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_3bc6df48-b954-4365-8fd5-697f8a10d3dd.html

Investigators find ActBlue donations inflated for many Wisconsin seniors (The Center Square) – Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Another said “look where I’m living” when asked if he made 7,878 donations worth $93,168.

Bright Line Investigations LLC is hiring a paid Digital Media & Investigative Content Intern in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

This is a unique opportunity for a student, recent graduate, or emerging media professional interested in video production, podcasting, documentary storytelling, social media, criminal justice, public records, civil rights, and professional investigations.

This role will support Bright Line’s growing media, training, recruiting, and public-facing storytelling projects. Work may include recording investigator and staff interviews, filming office and training content, editing short-form social media clips, assisting with podcast pilot material, creating recruiting and training videos, organizing video/audio/photo files, and helping tell the story of professional investigative work.

Local preference will be given to candidates in or near Stevens Point, Plover, Portage County, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Amherst, or the surrounding Central Wisconsin area.

Pay: $15–$22/hour, depending on experience, portfolio, reliability, and availability.
Schedule: Flexible, approximately 8–20 hours/week. Some on-site work at our Stevens Point office is required, with possible remote editing after onboarding.

Because Bright Line works with sensitive legal, investigative, client, and business matters, confidentiality and good judgment are required.

Apply through Handshake here:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/11271046?utm_source=web&utm_campaign=job_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_content=emp-copy_link-job_page

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Our ActBlue contribution investigation is heating up again.

Bright Line Investigations’ Wisconsin witness work was recently cited in a Washington Times commentary discussing allegations involving unusually frequent political contributions, possible identity misuse, and concerns about the source and authorization of online donations. The commentary reflects the author’s conclusions and is not itself proof of criminal wrongdoing, but the renewed national attention reinforces why independent, witness-based investigation matters.

We are now continuing interviews with Wisconsin contributors, reviewing transaction-level campaign-finance data, developing additional witnesses, and seeking financial records that can confirm or dispute the contributions attributed to them. Our focus remains straightforward: Did the named contributor knowingly authorize the transaction, personally fund it, and understand the frequency and total amount reported in their name?

This investigation is not about party affiliation. It is about accurate reporting, donor authorization, identity integrity, and transparency in the political fundraising system. Public allegations and media commentary provide context, but our findings will continue to be based on direct interviews, original records, and evidence that can withstand scrutiny.

Read the Washington Times commentary here:
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jun/25/actblue-may-accepted-illegal-foreign-contributions-tried-cover/

ActBlue may have accepted illegal foreign contributions, then it tried to cover them up ActBlue, the largest Democratic fundraising platform in the country, is embroiled in a major scandal.