World Association of Detectives

The World Association of Detectives (W.A.D.) was founded in 1925. It is the International Association for Private Investigators and Security Service Organizations. The World Association of Detectives was formed as a joint venture by the combined membership of the World Association of Detectives and the International Secret Service Association. It is the oldest international association in its field.^[1] In 1972 it had 400 members in 34 countries,^[2] growing to over 700 in about 60 countries in 1997.^[3] In 2013 it had nearly 900 members in over 70 countries.

W.A.D. promotes

Maintain the highest ethical practices in the profession of private investigator or security service;
To select for membership only those individuals whose personal and professional backgrounds and business affiliations have strictly observed the precepts of truth, accuracy and prudence;
To endeavor to eliminate unreliable, incompetent and irresponsible members of the profession;
To foster and perpetuate a spirit of cooperation among its members and with all those engaged in law enforcement; and
To further and establish a mutual feeling of trust, goodwill and friendship among agencies throughout the world.

References

^ "Business investigator probes direct foreign link". China Daily. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
^ Gheysens, Roger (1973). Les espions. Elsevier Séquoia. p. 216. ISBN 978-2-8003-0004-7. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
^ "Private Detective Harold Lipset Dies". The Washington Post. 13 December 1997. Retrieved 2008-10-24.

External links

World Association of Detectives official website

[1] "Business investigator probes direct foreign link". China Daily. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-24.

[2] Gheysens, Roger (1973). Les espions. Elsevier Séquoia. p. 216. ISBN 978-2-8003-0004-7. Retrieved 2008-10-24.

[3] "Private Detective Harold Lipset Dies". The Washington Post. 13 December 1997. Retrieved 2008-10-24.

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