Ken Childs tapped as consultant for upcoming TV series

Paramount Investigative Services says founder Ken Childs has been hired as a technical consultant for an upcoming television series from a major Los Angeles studio. The role underscores Hollywood’s push for procedural accuracy as the production seeks realistic portrayals of private investigation work.

Why it matters: - Hollywood productions are increasingly turning to real-world specialists to make crime and investigative storylines feel credible. - Childs’ role could influence how private investigators are portrayed on screen, from surveillance work to ethics and decision-making.

What happened: - Paramount Investigative Services announced that founder and lead investigator Ken Childs was retained as a technical consultant for an upcoming television series from a major Los Angeles studio. - Childs, a California-licensed private investigator with nearly three decades of experience, was referred to the production before interviewing with the series director. - After an in-depth interview, Childs was selected to work with the director and writing team. - The consulting work is intended to help the series accurately portray the work of professional private investigators.

The details: - The initial consultation included several hours of discussion on investigative methodology, surveillance operations, investigative decision-making, professional ethics and the realities of modern private investigations. - Additional sessions are already scheduled. - Childs will continue advising the creative team on investigative techniques, tools commonly used by licensed private investigators and questions from actors preparing for their roles. - Childs said television has to condense investigations into a few dramatic scenes and that real investigations depend on preparation, patience, observation and experience. - Childs said he wants to help writers and actors better understand how licensed investigators approach their work and bring more authenticity to the screen. - Paramount Investigative Services said confidentiality obligations prevent disclosure of the series title, storyline, cast members or other production details. - Childs has nearly 30 years of investigative experience in professional surveillance, litigation support and investigative consulting. - Childs has served as a court-recognized expert witness in California. - Childs has appeared on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Access Hollywood, BuzzFeed and in the Los Angeles Times. - Paramount Investigative Services says it provides investigative services for attorneys, insurance companies, corporations and private clients throughout California. - The firm specializes in surveillance investigations, workers' compensation fraud investigations, insurance fraud investigations, child custody investigations, infidelity investigations, litigation support, witness interviews, corporate investigations and expert witness testimony. - The firm is a licensed California private investigation firm headquartered in Los Angeles. - Paramount Investigative Services says it serves clients throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and Southern California. - The firm says it provides investigative solutions for law firms, insurance carriers, businesses and private individuals. - More information is available on the company's website.

Between the lines: - The consulting assignment doubles as a credibility signal for Paramount Investigative Services and Childs’ professional background. - Entertainment productions often use consultants to avoid obvious procedural mistakes that can weaken a storyline or undercut realism. - The firm is positioning Childs’ courtroom and media experience as part of its broader brand identity.

What's next: - Childs is expected to continue consulting as the television project develops. - The production has not disclosed when the series will premiere or when further details may be released.