The Institute
For over 30 years, the Institute of Professional Investigators has sought to encourage and promote its members to achieve and maintain a high standard of professionalism whilst engaged in their investigative activities.

Our organisation is the only “Institute” within the private investigation sector in the United Kingdom. We consider our membership to be truly representative of the investigation sector.

Membership of the Institute is open to serving Police officers, Her Majesty’s Forces and Her Majesty’s Customs & Revenue as well as individuals already engaged in investigative activities throughout the commercial sector.

The Institute regularly engages with and promotes the interests of its members to Government Agencies and Professional Associations. The Institute also co-operates with other investigative organisations in encouraging continuing professional development.

Thinking of Becoming a Private Investigator?
The Institute has produced an advice sheet for those considering a career in professional investigation. Click here to download a copy of that advice.

Thinking of hiring a professional investigator?

Links and Resources

Licensing Response

The Home Office has now published a response to the consultation in respect of the Regulatory Impact Assessment paper. Please click here to access the page from where you can download this document.

The IPI is very disappointed that it has been omitted from those listed as having responded during the consultation period. The Institute has taken a close interest in the licensing procedure and has consistently promoted the adoption of Option 4 – Licensing with Competency Criteria.

2008 AGM

The 2008 AGM will take place on the 10 October at the House of Commons in The Grand Committee Room starting at 10 am. Lunch will be served in Dinning Room A at the House of Commons (for those who wish to attend).

Details to follow.

Licensing

We have been advised that no date has been set for a decision by the Home Office on Licensing of investigators. Previously the Home Office had committed itself to a date of 30 April 2008.

Setting up in Business

Click here to read our guide to the Do's and don'ts of setting up a Private Investigation Business.

Memorandum and Articles

The Memorandum and Articles and the Bye-Laws of the Institute are now available in the members download section of the website

Licensing Date Set

The Home Office has just advised that the final decision on the Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment for Private Investigators and Precognition Agents is now scheduled for 30th April, 2008

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