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PI Standards - Licensed and Unlicensed 02/26/2021

Standards of Practice

 Recordkeeping Recommendations (was required)
 Separate files for each client, for minimum of 7 years from
completion;
 Secured from unauthorized access, loss or destruction
(includes paper or cloud);
 Include:
 All contracts and agreements (and exhibits to them – i.e. fee
schedules);
 Date of start (and end);
 Any written final report (suggest a memorandum to file for verbal
reports); and
 Timesheet and activities conducted, including expenses.
 Readily accessible – available within 10 days of a request.

Standards of Practice

 Advertising (was required)
 Do not suggest any law enforcement affiliation;
 Do not have a vehicle suggesting law enforcement;
 Do not use / wear any uniform or badge suggesting law
enforcement;
 *Do not present false or misrepresented qualifications,
responsibilities, subject matters, or assignments; and
 *Do not use false, misleading or deceptive advertising.

*Should be included in your Ethics

It is strongly recommended developing these
as your agency Standards of Practice as
professional and client protections.

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