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Associations and News
We are dedicated ambassadors to our profession and work within several
associations with others to continually protect and improve our profession and
resources, as well as networking and continuing education opportunities.
Professional Private investigations Association of Colorado (www.PPIAC.org)
Monthly meetings, including a training speaker, are the first Wednesday of
each month (Zoom through 2021, in-person January 2022). PPIAC continues to
hold specialized training sessions for new and veteran investigators.
• Colorado Investigative Development Institute with two sessions per year - Basic (spring) and Advanced (fall)
• Rocky Mountain Professional Investigators Conference each fall
• News blog for accurately and timely news and updates - https://ppiac.org/colorado-private-investigator-news
National Association of Legal Investigators (www.NALI.com)
NALI is the premier association for legal investigators for civil plaintiff and criminal defense, and oversees the prestigious
Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) program. Experience is required and all members are subject to a background check.
Legal Investigators working cases for civil plaintiff or criminal defense - join at http://nalionline.org/become-a-member.
The current issue of NALI's official journal - The Legal Investigator - is available at www.nalionline.org/publications.htm.
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (www.NCISS.org)
NCISS is the only national legislative and regulatory advocate protecting the tools and resources of our profession.
Obstacles include overly restrictive legislation, proliferation of legislation impacting our work-product, public
misunderstanding and misinformation on the role and contributions of our professions, and an uninformed media.
The current issue of NCISS's official journal - Your Advocate - is available to members at www.nciss.org/your-advocate.
Special news and alerts are at www.nciss.org/important-nciss-news.
Karen is the NCISS Executive Director, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the association and members, working
closing with the Executive Committee and Board to advocate for the investigative and security professions. Dean is a
Past President and current Board Member.
World Association of Detectives (www.WAD.net)
W.A.D. is a global alliance of investigators and security professionals with origins dating back to 1921 and formalized in
1925. W.A.D. is the longest established and largest association of its kind in the world.
The current issue of WAD's official newsletter - Beyond Global - is available at www.wad.net/newsletters-beyond-global.
Karen is the W.A.D. Administrative Manager, and Dean is the Governor of the Americas (North, Central and South
America). Together we work to further the mission of W.A.D. and provide resources to clients needing assistance.
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (www.CDITCtraining.com)
CDITC is a national training program and association of investigators devoted to criminal defense using the 'Component
Method'. Training and certifications include: Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDIs), Certified Forensic
Interviewer - Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery (CFI-FTER), and Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI).
Dean is a Faculty Board Advisor, and both Dean and Karen are CDITC triple-Board Certified CCDIs, CFI-FTERs, and CFSIs.
Learn more about the networking, training, state and national legislative advocacy with unique benefits offered by
State, National and International Associations working for YOU.
www.PrivateInvestigations.org/associations
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