About US

 

FURLONG AND ASSOCIATES

Our Mission

To provide professional specialist investigation and consultancy services to government, corporate and private clients.

Our Vision

Dedicated to delivering professional excellence in investigations and investigative consultancy, our vision is to be recognised for investigative excellence, knowledge, skill, diligence and integrity. 

We will achieve this by keeping true to our core values creating an environment of shared vision, purpose and pride.

Our Values

Justice | Integrity | People | Innovation | Fairness | Inclusivity | Partnerships

Furlong & Associates utilise a team of dedicate professional licenced investigators who have experience in all genres of investigations and experience in law enforcement.

Scott Furlong – CEO

Scott joined the Queensland Police Service in 1999 and served for 20 years, 18 of those as a Detective and rose to the rank of Detective Senior Sergeant.

During his time in the Queensland Police Service, Scott worked as a criminal investigator and spent time in the Homicide Investigation Unit, the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Task Force, The Organised Crime Division of the Crime and Corruption Commission and as the Officer in Charge of a regional Criminal Investigation Branch. Scott was responsible for several complex major investigations.

Scott is a passionate advocate for Victims of Crime and volunteered his time as a member of the Board of Management of the Queensland Homicide Victims’ Support Group holding the positions of General Board Member, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson.

Scott values continuing professional development and holds the following qualifications:

  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Licenced Private Investigator
  • Licenced Security Adviser
  • ANZIIF – Claims Investigation Standards and the General Insurance Code of Practice
  • Master of Professional Studies
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • Advanced Diploma Public Safety – Police Investigations
  • Diploma of Public Safety – Policing
  • Diploma of Justice
  • Certificate IV – Government Investigations
  • Certificate III – Investigative Services
  • Certificate III – Immigration Detention
  • Certificate III – Correctional Practices.
Since leaving the Queensland Police Service, Scott Furlong has brought his extensive experience in law enforcement to both the public and private sectors. He has served as a Senior Advisor (Investigations) in the Professional Standards Unit of a Queensland Government department, leading complex workplace investigations into allegations of bullying, harassment, internal fraud, misconduct, and breaches of the Code of Conduct. His work has included matters involving both misconduct and corrupt conduct, demonstrating his deep commitment to ethical standards and procedural fairness.
In the private sector, Scott has conducted high-quality WorkCover and insurance investigations on behalf of both claimants and respondents, with a focus on factual accuracy, procedural integrity, and timely reporting.
Furlong and Associates, is a Pre-qualified Supplier of Investigative Services to Local, State, and Federal Governments and statutory bodies and is trusted to deliver independent, thorough, and legally sound investigations across a wide range of areas:
 
  • Professional Misconduct, Corrupt Conduct, Integrity, and Ethical Standards Investigations
  • WorkCover and Insurance Investigations
  • Workplace Conflict and Misconduct Investigations
  • Local Laws Compliance and Regulatory Investigations
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection Reviews
  • Redress Scheme, Whistleblower (PID), and Personal Injury Investigations
  • Coronial and Sensitive Proceedings
  • Investigation Management, Governance and Risk Oversight
  • Comprehensive Workplace Integrity Solutions, including tailored policies, procedures, and organisational culture reviews
Scott is driven by a strong sense of justice and unwavering commitment to victim advocacy, ensuring investigations are trauma-informed, procedurally fair, and solution-focused.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our team.