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Report from Mike LaCorte
REPORT success! Honoured to be part of this esteemed

The IKD meeting in Munich 2023 was a huge

group of professionals representing the World
Association of Detectives

Note: The ‘IKD’ Internationale Kommission
der Detectiv-Verbande’ (a international
Federation of Associations of Private
Detectives in an international umbrella body
consisting of associations of professional
investigators and security professionals
throughout the world.

Congratulations to Tony Imossi for being awarded The
Norman J Sloan Award! Honoured to be able to personally
present this award to Tony in front of the IKD delegates.

Thank you for the Norman J Sloan Memorial Award.

However, there is no “i” in team, and it is to the numerous colleagues I
have had the privilege of working with over my 42-year investigative
career that made my efforts possible. Not least those in the
Association of British Investigators who have been very supportive
over the years. The participants in the Internationale Kommission
der Detektiv-Verbände, who contribute to the industry projects and
of course the WAD board, which plays a crucial supportive role for
the whole sector.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to my esteemed
colleagues, Nigel Brown, and Lady Natalie Milbank, for nominating
me for this prestigious award. Their backing and encouragement
Dear World Association of Detectives, have been invaluable throughout my more recent career, and I am
grateful for their belief in my abilities.
I am writing this message with immense gratitude and joy to express
my heartfelt thanks to the esteemed organisation for awarding me the The WAD has long been a beacon of excellence in the field of
Norman J. Sloan Memorial Award. investigative work, and I am proud to be associated with such a
reputable organisation. This award serves as a testament to the
The Norman J. Sloan Memorial Award, established in 1985, is the WAD’s dedication and hard work of all the members who strive tirelessly to
highest honour. It is awarded to a WAD member in recognition of their uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. I would
long and meritorious service, above and beyond the ordinary call of like to extend my thanks to the entire association and its members
duty, for contributing to the betterment of the Investigative or Security for their continuous efforts in advancing the field of investigative
professions. work and fostering a sense of camaraderie among professionals
worldwide. Your commitment to excellence has inspired me
This recognition means the world to me, and I am humbled to have throughout my career, and I am honoured to be a part of this
received such a prestigious honour. remarkable community.

Sadly, other commitments prevented me from being in Vancouver Once again, I express my heartfelt appreciation to the WAD for
personally for the awards ceremony, but I would like to extend a this incredible honour. I am deeply moved by your recognition,
special appreciation to the highly acclaimed past WAD president and I will continue to work diligently to uphold the values and
and industry captain, Mike LaCorte, for presenting me with this principles that this award represents. Thank you all for your support,
esteemed award and trophy in Munich on 3 November 2023. encouragement, and for bestowing upon me this prestigious award.
His leadership and contributions to the field of professional investigation
work have been truly remarkable, and I am deeply honoured to have Sincerely,
received this recognition from him.
Tony Imossi
12 W.A.D Beyond Global