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CONNECTION March 2024 | IKD Meeting | Valencia | Spain

The IKD annual meeting was held during the XVII APDPE
The Federation has its seat in Vienna, Austria and invites
membership participation from National Professional organizations
(Asociacion Profesional de Detectives Privados de
or representatives.
Espana) congress “Por y Para Detectives” in Valencia.
I attended as the honoured IKD delegate on behalf of
The IKD is focused on maintaining the highest standards, meeting
the WAD and interacted with numerous IKD delegate
leaders representing European countries.
its code of ethics and promoting harmonization of regulations
towards a common minimum standard, particularly within the
European Union.” The APDPE hosted a fabulous conference in
“The IKD is described as “Internationale Kommission
der Detektiv-Verbände” (International Federation of
Valencia, with a schedule filled with topical seminars and numerous
Associations of Private Detectives) is an International
so positive to see numerous WAD members in attendance.
Umbrella Body consisting of Associations of professional
bodies for Investigators and Security Practitioners
What I find refreshing is the continued support the APDPE receives
throughout the world. networking opportunities set in wonderful surroundings. It was also
from the Spanish Police. We had Inspectors and Chiefs of Police
presenting a variety of seminars including Police Collaboration
with RED AZUL INTERNACIONAL, collaborating effectively with
other judicial professionals and other topical seminars from industry
experts.

The IKD delegation lead by WAD member and most recent recipient
of the Norman J Sloan Award, Tony Imossi discussed GDPR, its
implications and licensing within each country for the investigation
industry.
Sincere congratulations to the APDPE President Francis Careres
and all the executive office on another successful conference.
APDPE First Vice President, Antonio Labrador said, “Our congress
was very successful! It was a great opportunity to enlarge our family
with members of the IKD and to have so many WAD members
present. Special thanks to Mike LaCorte, our dear friend of this
association for many years, that always shows us his support and
professional expertise and dedication to our industry!”

The WAD Executive Committee and Conference Committee
under guidance of our host and Past President Siti Naidu are
actively planning our 99th Annual Conference due to be held in
the wonderful city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is certainly one
conference you don’t want to miss!

SAVE THE DATES:
Kuala Lumpur Annual Conference 24th – 29th September 2024

Lisbon Mid-Term Board meeting 30th April – 4th May 2025
Chicago 100th Celebration 2nd – 6th September 2025

Look forward to seeing you all soon,

Mike LaCorte
WAD Delegate for IKD 2024

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