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use continues to rise even once the virus has
disappeared.
Better start training on video interviews for
insurance companies and other clients. Using
video communication software is also bringing
cyber security at the center of thoughts. The
crisis is an accelerator of changes, especially
regarding the digital world. New things appear
while older ones will soon be gone, such as cash
money. Get used to tip with your phone.

Environmental matters should rise as the
concern grows in most parts of the world.
Some agents are already quite busy with
JEAN SCHMITT 2nd Vice President checks. Deconstructing disinformation and
toxic waste investigations or land history
misinformation in this era of “fake news“ may
also become quite a niche for professional
investigators. In any case, many agree we
should not expect just a plain “going back
to normal” as we knew it before. The coming
months will be a good time to start rebuilding
networks that have been affected by the
most of us have survived to both pandemic. Advertisement, marketing and
VICE PRESIDENT
Get ready for the restart! disease and economic crisis so far personal calls to let your clients know you are
and there is good hope it will be so still around could be of interest as well.
It seems like our last meeting next year. Businesses have suffered
in Stockholm took place ages in very different ways. Some are The lesson from COVID-19 may be the
ago. We are now on the road lucky their turnover increased in importance of working together on problems
to Panama with fairly good this period while other colleagues that affect the entire humanity. Our association’s
chances to see it happen for real! have lost a lot of field work. But our motto says it all: “in unity there is strength”.
The “vaccine passport” should trade remains strong in this new
make travelling possible again world and it is encouraging to see As history has shown, choices made during crisis
soon. It will even be a deeper the World Association of Detectives can shape the world for decades to come.
pleasure to meet and hug friends maintains its membership to the
again, at last, even though the same level as the previous year. Respectfully submitted,
But whether it was a difficult period or
contact with members was kept not, now is the time to prepare for the Jean Schmitt
with online seminars, Board and
Ambassadors meetings. rebound. Some changes will remain.
For example, video conferencing is
This past year was surely one we now a must. All companies got used
won’t forget so soon. Fortunately, to it and it would not be surprising its

Every day that passes brings us closer to the end of the crisis, nobody can deny that !

I would like to congratulate the membership again for their resilience in these troubled times.

It is a great pleasure to think our next meeting is now just a few months ahead, with very high chances it will
take place for real. I encourage and expect a large attendance from all around the world to celebrate the event.

I have no doubt it will be memorable times. Mark your agenda and make sure you don’t miss the great
reunion.

Meanwhile, I wish all members to stay healthy and busy.

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