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A United Profession:

Association Sponsors of the WAD Centennial

By Mike LaCorte, On Behalf of the WAD Centennial Committee

As the World Association of Detectives (WAD) prepares to celebrate
its historic Centennial Conference in Chicago this September, one of the most
striking elements of this landmark occasion is the unprecedented level of
international support it has received from professional associations around
the world.

At the time of writing, 33 professional associations have formally pledged
their support as official sponsors of the WAD Centennial. This powerful
show of solidarity reflects not only the reach of our profession but the
shared values and mutual respect that unite investigators across borders. The 100 Centennial
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These associations represent the best of our industry, organisations
committed to high standards, continuous development, and meaningful collaboration. Their support Conference
has been instrumental in shaping the global character of this centennial event. THE DRAKE HOTEL, CHICAGO
SEPTEMBER 2 – 7, 2025
Below is the full list of current association sponsors who have generously supported WAD100:
• California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI)
• Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI)
• National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS)
• Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
• Swiss Private Investigator Association (SFPP)
• Association of British Investigators (ABI)
• Internationale Kommission der Detektiv-Verbände (IKD)
• Israel Bureau of Private Investigators
• Bundesverband Detektiv- & Ermittlungsgewerbe (BUDEG)
• Council of Association Leaders (COAL)
• Council of International Investigators (CII)
• Irish Professional Private Investigators Association (IPPIA)
• Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC)
• Minnesota Association of Private Investigators & Protective Agents (MAPI)
• Confederación Iberoamericana de Asociaciones de Detectives Privados (CONFEVIP)
• Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS)
• SNARP Detectives (SNARP)
• Association of Private Detectives & Investigators India (APDI)
• Florida Association of Private Investigators (FAPI)
• Association of Swiss Private Investigators (FSPD)
• Canadian Private Investigators Resource Center (CPIRC)
• International Intelligence Network (INTELLENET)
• Private Investigators Association of Idaho (PIAI)
• World Association of Professional Investigators (WAPI)
• Detective Chamber of the Republic of Slovenia (DeZRS)
• Association of Russian Detectives (ARD)
• Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA)
• North Carolina Association of Private Investigators (NCAPI)
• Federazione Italiana Istituti Investigazioni (FEDERPOL)
• Associated Detectives and Security Agencies of Illinois, Inc. (ADSAI)
• National Association of Licensed Investigators (NALI)
• Asociación Profesional de Detectives Privados de España (APDPE)
• Association professionnelle des enquêteurs privés du Québec-APEPQ

Each of these organisations has demonstrated true leadership and a commitment to international
cooperation by standing alongside WAD in this centennial year. Their involvement highlights the
importance of maintaining professional connections across jurisdictions and the value of standing
together as a unified global community.

On behalf of the WAD Board and the Centennial Planning Committee, I offer sincere thanks to all of
our supporting association sponsors. Your partnership enhances this historic milestone and elevates
the standing of our profession across the world.

We look forward to celebrating with you in Chicago and recognising your contributions
throughout the event.

Mike LaCorte
Past President
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