South Carolina Private Investigators Agency Bond As a private investigator in the State of South Carolina, one of the requirements is to carry a Private Investigation Agency Bond. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division requires the bond.(SLED) The Private Investigation Surety Bond protects the State of SC and its taxpayers in the event of fraudulent or illegal actions by the private investigator or detective agency. Also if the private detective or its agency violates state law and closes the business without paying applicable fines.