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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ’S MESSAGE
Dear Members and friends, It makes me think
there is an incredible
Our next meeting is fast approaching. It will challenge ahead for
take place in Panama next spring. We have the World Association
wonderful venues to come in the near future, of Detectives:
such as Kuala Lumpur and Lisbon. WAD @ VANCOUVER
“A 100 years old association with 1,000
Remember your trip is tax deductible. Take members in 100 countries”
advantage of it to enjoy amazing locations
and meet your colleagues. Wouldn’t it be a great marketing tool?
We expect you next time! Ambitious but I am convinced we can
achieve this goal with the continuing support
Looking forward, I am excited to celebrate of members, Directors and Officers.
our 100th anniversary in 2025 in Chicago.
In spite of the World political and economic
I am sure it will be a memorable event as the ups & downs, our trade is still growing
executive team and the Board of Directors significantly with the raise of cyber security,
is already working hard to organize this guarding and digital in general. It should
centennial we are so proud of. keep us confident, even though AI is shaking
all industries. So, I wish the membership
The association is growing and recently good business opportunities for the end of
recruited new qualified members, thanks the year and the next to come.
to the efforts of dedicated members among
us, traveling to explain the association Happy Christmas and see you in Panama.
membership benefits.
Kind regards,
I can’t name them all here. We are now about
980 members in 85 countries. Bravo!
Jean Schmitt
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