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US Private Investigator Associations

US private investigator associations serve the needs of a large and diverse membership of professional investigators throughout America and its territories. P.I. associations work towards bettering the detective profession, lobbying for political aspirations, monitoring relevant legislation and providing support services for their members.

US Private Investigator Associations

US Private Investigator Associations Information

Joining a national private investigation association is always advisable for any working detective. These groups are very useful for making industry connections and keeping up with all the latest news, equipment, tactics and newsworthy topics from around the country. Members must prove that they are indeed professional investigators and are qualified to work in their particular area of the country. Some groups have far more stringent membership requirements than others. There are a few main organizations which are well known and well respected by investigators worldwide. However, some smaller groups are obviously simply extensions of a particular investigator’s plan for financial success, charging high fees and providing no tangible benefits for members. Make sure to research any particular organization before joining, to insure satisfaction with your choice.

Specific US Private Investigator Associations

The following is a list of professional investigation groups within the US. If you would like your organization to be listed, please contact us with your website and group details:

American Private Investigation Associations


NALI National Association of Legal Investigators
http://www.nali.com/

USAPI United States Association of Professional Investigators
http://www.usapi.org/

ACI Association of Christian Investigators
http://www.a-c-i.org/

CPI Certified Investigative Professionals
http://www.cipi.org/

High Technology Crime Investigation Association
http://www.htcia.org/

API Association of Professional Investigators
http://www.apisp.org/

NCISS National Council of Investigation & Security Services
http://www.nciss.com/

National Association of Professional Background Screeners
http://www.napbs.com/

NAFI National Association of Fire Investigators
http://www.nafi921.com/about.htm

NSPII National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
http://www.nspii.com/


American Process Server Associations


NAPPS National Association of Professional Process Servers
http://www.napps.org/

United States Process Servers Association
http://www.usprocessservers.com/


American Law Enforcement Associations


National Association of Drug Diversion
http://www.naddi.org/

National White Collar Crime Center
http://www.nw3c.org/

National Association of Code Enforcement Officers & Investigators
http://www.naceoi.4t.com/

NAGIA National Alliance of Gang Investigators
http://www.nagia.org/


American Security Associations


ASIS American Society for Industrial Security
http://www.asisonline.org/



American Related Field Associations


Bail Bonds


The American Bail Coalition
http://www.americanbailcoalition.com/

Professional Bail Agents of the United States
http://www.pbus.com/

US Professional Bail Bond Investigators' Association
http://www.bountyhunt.com/uspbia.htm


Accident Reconstruction


NAPARS National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
http://www.napars.org/

TARO Traffic Accident Reconstruction Organization
http://www.tarorigin.com/


Intellectual Property


Association of Intellectual Property Protection International
https://www.aippi.org/

Intellectual Property Owners Association
http://www.ipo.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home


Forensics


American College of Forensic Examiners
http://www.acfe.com/

SCIP Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals
http://www.scip.org/

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
http://www.acfe.com/

Institute of Internal Auditors
http://www.nyiia.org/

National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
http://www.nacva.com/

Association of Consumer Reporting Agencies
http://www.ncrainc.org/

AFDE Association of Forensic Document Examiners
http://www.afde.org/

NDIA National Defenders Investigators Association
http://www.ndia.net/

EPIC Evidence Photographers International Council
http://www.epic-photo.org/

APA American Polygraph Association
http://www.polygraph.org/


US Private Investigator Associations / National Level

American national private investigation associations help to regulate and control the industry. These groups are led by the best and brightest investigative minds and certainly help to promote a positive image for the profession. Do not feel that you have to join every group in order to stay tuned in to your career path. Generally, you can join one to three of the largest and best groups and stay up on all the latest info which is crucial to your work as a professional detective. For more information about any of these fine organizations, contact the membership department directly.


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