Scott Furlong
Chief Executive Officer — Licensed Private Investigator
Scott joined the Queensland Police Service in 1999 and served for twenty years, eighteen of those as a Detective, rising to the rank of Detective Senior Sergeant. His postings included the Homicide Investigation Unit, the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Taskforce, the Organised Crime Division of the Crime and Corruption Commission, and Officer in Charge of a regional Criminal Investigation Branch — responsible for several complex major investigations.
Since leaving the QPS, Scott has served as a Senior Advisor (Investigations) within a Queensland Government department’s Professional Standards Unit, leading workplace investigations into bullying, harassment, internal fraud and Code of Conduct breaches. In the private sector, he conducts WorkCover and insurance investigations on behalf of both claimants and respondents, with a focus on factual accuracy and procedural integrity.
He is a passionate advocate for victims of crime, having served as General Board Member, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Queensland Homicide Victims’ Support Group. Furlong & Associates is a pre-qualified supplier of investigative services to Local, State and Federal Government and statutory bodies.
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Laws
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Licensed Security Adviser
- Master of Professional Studies
- ANZIIF — Claims Investigation Standards & General Insurance Code of Practice
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
- Advanced Diploma of Public Safety — Police Investigations
- Diploma of Public Safety — Policing
- Diploma of Justice
- Certificate IV — Government Investigations
- Certificate III — Investigative Services
- Certificate III — Immigration Detention / 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