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REPORT

A United Profession:

Association Sponsors of the WAD Centennial

By Mike LaCorte, On Behalf of the WAD Centennial Committee

As the World Association of Detectives (WAD) prepares to celebrate its historic Centennial Conference in
Chicago this September, one of the most striking elements of this landmark occasion is the unprecedented level
of international support it has received from professional associations around the world.

At the time of writing, 31 professional associations have formally pledged their support as official sponsors of the WAD Centennial. This powerful
show of solidarity reflects not only the reach of our profession but the shared values and mutual respect that unite investigators across borders.

These associations represent the best of our industry, organisations committed to high standards, continuous development, and meaningful
collaboration. Their support has been instrumental in shaping the global character of this centennial event.

Below is the full list of current association sponsors who have generously supported WAD100:
California Association of Irish Professional Private World Association of
Licensed Investigators (CALI) Investigators Association (IPPIA) Professional Investigators
(WAPI)
Florida Association of Professional Private Investigators
Licensed Investigators (FALI) Association of Colorado (PPIAC) Detective Chamber of the
Republic of Slovenia (DeZRS)
National Council of Investigation Minnesota Association of Private
& Security Services (NCISS) Investigators & Protective Association of Russian
Agents (MAPI) Detectives (ARD)
Texas Association of
Licensed Investigators (TALI) Confederación Iberoamericana Forensic Expert Witness
de Asociaciones de Detectives Association (FEWA)
Swiss Private Investigator Privados (CONFEVIP)
Association (SFPP) North Carolina Association of
Associated Licensed Private Investigators (NCAPI)
Detectives of New York State
Association of British (ALDONYS)
Investigators (ABI) Federazione Italiana Istituti
Investigazioni (FEDERPOL)
SNARP Detectives (SNARP)
Internationale Kommission
der Detektiv-Verbände (IKD) Associated Detectives
Florida Association of Private and Security Agencies
Investigators (FAPI)
Israel Bureau of Private of Illinois, Inc. (ADSAI)
Investigators
Association of Swiss Private National Association of
Investigators (FSPD)
Bundesverband Detektiv- & Licensed Investigators (NALI)
Ermittlungsgewerbe (BUDEG)
Canadian Private Investigators Asociación Profesional
Resource Center (CPIRC)
Council of Association de Detectives Privados de
Leaders (COAL) España (APDPE)
International Intelligence
Network (INTELLENET) Association professionnelle
Council of International
Investigators (CII) des enquêteurs privés du
Private Investigators Québec-APEPQ
Association of Idaho (PIAI)

Each of these organisations has demonstrated true leadership and a commitment to international cooperation by standing alongside WAD in
this centennial year. Their involvement highlights the importance of maintaining professional connections across jurisdictions and the value of
standing together as a unified global community.
On behalf of the WAD Board and the Centennial Planning Committee, I offer sincere thanks to all of our supporting association sponsors. Your
partnership enhances this historic milestone and elevates the standing of our profession across the world.
We look forward to celebrating with you in Chicago and recognising your contributions throughout the event.

Mike LaCorte
Past President
On Behalf of the WAD Centennial Committee
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