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.

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.

External links

* [http://www.wad.net World Association of Detectives] official website