Biography
With over 30 years of experience, Alden Wheeler Detective Agency is a premier private investigations firm based in South Carolina, specializing in domestic, criminal, and insurance fraud investigations.
Alden Wheeler is recognized statewide as South Carolina’s leading child custody specialist, and his reputation for locating missing persons — anywhere in the world — is unmatched. His extensive connections in law enforcement and the military enhance the agency’s reach and effectiveness.
Alden serves on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS), is the Legislative Chair for the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI), and is an active member of the Foothills Alliance in Anderson.
He is also a certified expert in GPS monitoring, DUI & drug testing, and an ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training Instructor. Alden is a featured speaker for NCISS and SCDUC on the subject of drones and investigations.
AERIAL OPERATIONS & DRONE CREDENTIALS
Alden is a Licensed Drone Pilot, certified through the BPERP/NIST Open Course, with specialized training in Search and Rescue operations. As an instructor, he brings hands-on experience in aerial surveys, thermography, bridge assessments, tower inspections, and commercial and construction mapping.
Alden brings cutting-edge aerial technology to support law enforcement, legal teams, and private clients across the region.
In addition to field operations, Alden is proficient in writing standard operating procedures for public safety and investigative agencies, and serves as an instructor in multiple drone training disciplines, including Part 107 Certification (107c), Thermography, NIST/BPERP Open and Building Courses, and Search & Rescue (SAR) Agency Training.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
- 30+ Years of Private Investigation Experience
- South Carolina’s Leading Child Custody Specialist
- Worldwide Missing Persons Locator
- NCISS — Board of Directors
- SCALI — Legislative Chair
- Certified GPS Monitoring Expert
- Certified DUI & Drug Testing Expert
- ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training Instructor
- NCISS Speaker — Drones & Investigations
- SCDUC Speaker — Drones & Investigations
- Licensed Drone Pilot — FAA Part 107 (107c) Certified
- BPERP / NIST Open Course Certified
- Search & Rescue (SAR) Drone Instructor
- Aerial Surveys, Thermography & Bridge Assessments
- Tower Inspections & Commercial / Construction Mapping
- SOP Development for Public Safety & Investigative Agencies
- Drone Training Instructor — 107c, Thermography, NIST/BPERP, SAR Agency Training