Reno private investigator Dustin Grate has been licensed by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB) since 2002. He founded Grate Detections LLC on February 14, 2007 (Nevada Business ID NV20071246700) and owns and operates it, along with Priority1. Under one roof, we offer private investigations, process serving, private patrol, drug testing, fingerprinting and more. Our licenses cover private investigations, process serving and private patrol, and we also provide drug testing and fingerprinting. We are also able to conduct Mobile Drug Testing, and Mobile Finger Printing, coming to you we can conduct Drug tests for Pre-Hire, Post Accident, and Reasonable Suspicion by way of urine and hair testing along with 80 – hour alcohol testing. We now offer LIVESCAN Finger Printing.
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Dustin has classes in Criminal Justice, POST Certificates and classes dealing with Psychology studies. He has a continued education from the University of Nevada Reno, Western Nevada College, and Truckee Meadows Community College.
Private Investigator Dustin Grate has a law enforcement and Juvenile Drug Enforcement background with local agencies, followed by licensed private investigation work in Nevada since 2002. Grate Detections has provided mobile drug testing since 2007 and is certified by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). Dustin is recognized in the Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Douglas County areas, has experience in both criminal defense and prosecution investigations, and is certified as an expert witness in investigations and drug testing.
Dustin has worked on a multitude of Death Penalty cases as the Defense Investigator along with numerous Murder Cases, Attempted Murder Cases, Sexual Assault Cases, and many other types of “High Profile Cases.”
Private investigator Dustin Grate is proficient in AutoCAD, regularly producing drawing and diagrams for professional exhibits, and visual aids in court cases.
Recognized volunteer for local Big Brother Big Sister, Wrestling coach for Washoe County School District, Counselor at a local church, School resource officer, Lacrosse coach and Archery Coach.
Private Investigator Dustin Grate is a Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gary Grate Jiu-Jitsu, assistant instructor for the kids’ program and continual learning student.
Grate Detections LLC was established in 2007 and began with mobile drug testing. We hold Nevada PILB # 1782 (1782a, 1782b, 1782c), California PI 188095 and Arizona PI 1766007 licenses.
Licenses and Credentials
- Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board: PILB 1782 (1782a, 1782b, 1782c), licensed since 2002
- California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services: PI 188095
- Arizona: PI 1766007
- Certified by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA)
- Certified as an expert witness in investigations and drug testing
- Grate Detections LLC: founded February 14, 2007, Nevada Business ID NV20071246700
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What our clients say
“I have used Dustin Grate for years and have received nothing but excellent service from him and Grate Detections. Dustin is very responsive and most importantly, seems to always find a way to locate the information needed. I know I can count on Dustin to locate a witness (he once found a guy living off the grid and another time helped me find a homeless man). He is creative and resourceful. His great personality doesn’t hurt either.
Dustin just did it again – helped us find and serve someone who did not want to be found and served. He always comes through when you need him.”
Dora Lane, Google review
“I have used Dustin for years. He is always professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. If you need anything from legal documents served, investigative work performed, or drug testing, look no further! Dustin and Grate Detections will take care of you.”
Amy Doster, Google review
“Grate Detections is the private investigator our law firm trusts for every case. Their investigators deliver professional, thorough work on everything we need, including background checks, witness locates, surveillance, and evidence gathering for litigation. Their reports are detailed, court-ready, and always delivered on time. I highly recommend Grate Detections.”
Marshall L., Yelp review
“As a professional colleague in the private investigation agency, I can say working with Dustin on a recent case was an absolute pleasure. Dustin and his team are efficient, great on their feet and very knowledgeable of the area and things going on around it. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them! True professionals. No hesitation in recommending them.”
Marc H., Yelp review