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Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI) Program
Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI, CFDI-Expert and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI, CFDI-SME
Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) Accredited

Paragraph 7.
As CFDIs we shall refrain from accepting an assignment or employment if a personal conflict of interest lies

therein.

Paragraph 8.

As CFDIs we shall deal fairly and equitably with their client or employer, and shall clearly explain their
duties and the basis for charges in each undertaking.

Paragraph 9.

As CFDIs we shall guard against employing those techniques, or utilizing such equipment or devices, that
may threaten the life, limb or safety of another.

Paragraph 10.

As CFDIs we shall not accept commissions or allowance, directly or indirectly, from independent
contractors or other parties dealing with their client, employer or associate in connection with work for

which they are responsible.

Paragraph 11.
As CFDIs we shall not allow personal feelings or prejudices to interfere with factual and truthful disclosures

on the assignments in which we have been employed or consulted.

Paragraph 12.
As CFDIs we shall further an honest and legitimate manner of operation and shall preserve a client's

confidence beyond the term of employment of any private detective, investigator, or other employee. We
shall not accept other employment which involves the disclosure or use of such confidences whether for

the private advantage of the member or their employees, or to the disadvantage of the client without
their knowledge, consent, even though there may be other available sources of information.

III. Colleague Relations

Paragraph 1.
As CFDIs we shall endeavor to provide the opportunity, education, and skill for the professional

development and advancement of investigators in the profession.

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