International private investigator associations serve the membership needs of professional detectives in many countries around the world. Since private investigation is a profession which is treated very differently in individual countries, it is crucial to learn how a working detective can function in an international climate, especially if a case assignment takes you abroad.
Worldwide investigation organizations help to provide necessary information about working in the various international locales and provide member support for investigators in virtually every country on Earth.
International Detective Association Members
It is not necessary for every detectives to join an international investigators association. However, it is advisable for investigators at the top of their trade and for those working professionals who do take cases in foreign countries across the globe.
International investigation groups may provide member services to private investigators from a particular foreign country or may be helpful for investigators from all over the world. The more you travel for your job, the more you should consider joining an international detectives organization.
The following are some of the most well known and respected international or foreign professional investigation organizations. If you would like to have your association listed, please contact us with your website and group details:
International Private Investigation Associations
World Association of Professional Investigators
http://www.wapi.com/
International Federation of Associations of Private Detectives
http://www.i-k-d.com/
International Intelligence Network
http://www.intelnetwork.org/
Council of International Investigators
http://www.cii2.org/
Institute Of Professional Investigators
http://www.ipi.org.uk/
World Investigators Network
http://www.worldinvestigatorsnetwork.com/
World Association of Detectives
http://www.wad.net/
International Law Enforcement Associations
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
http://www.iaclea.org/
International Association of Chiefs of Police
http://www.iacptechnology.org/
International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association
http://www.ineoa.org/
ICTOA International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association
http://www.ictoa.org/
International Security Associations
International Association of Counter-Terrorism and Security Professionals
http://www.iacsp.com/
International Association of Security Investigative Recovery
http://www.iasir.org/
International Law Organizations
International Intellectual Property Association
http://www.iipa.com/
IAI International Association for Identification
http://www.theiai.org/
International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition
http://www.iacc.org/
International Association for the Study of Organized Crime
http://www.iasoc.net/
Country-Specific Organizations
Australia
Association of Investigators and Security Professionals
http://www.aisp.asn.au/index.php
Brazil
UNDAI
http://www.undai.org.br/home.htm
Canada
Council of Private Investigators -Ontario
http://www.cpi-ontario.com/
Alberta Association of Private Investigators
http://www.alberta-investigators.org/
Denmark
Foreningen Danske Detektiver og Erhvervsefterforskere
http://www.danske-detektiver.dk/
Germany
Bundesverband Deutscher Detektive
http://www.bdd.de/
Italy
Associazione Italiana Investigatori Privati
http://www.aii.it/
Mexico
Centro de Periodistas de Investigaci n
http://investigacion.org.mx/
Portugal
Associa o de Detectives Privados Profissionais de Portugal
http://www.adetectives.com/
Spain
Asociaci n Profesional de Detectives Privados de Espa a
http://acbdp.org/
UK
Association of British Investigators
http://www.theabi.org.uk/
International Private Investigator Associations Information
Private detective work is gaining ground in many countries, as more and more citizens of the world realize the many advantages offered by this specialized profession. Remember that some countries do not have any rules or restrictions placed on private investigators, while other countries have strict governing laws. A few countries have completely outlawed private detectives altogether.
Contact your organization to find out the specific procedures and laws regarding investigation work, before accepting a case assignment abroad. To learn more about any of the above associations, please contact their membership section directly with your questions.