The World Association of Detectives, Inc. is an outstanding and leading international organization whose members are the leaders of their profession in their respective communities and countries.

In 1950, the World Secret Service Association, Inc., an international organization of private investigators, was formed as a joint venture by the combined membership of the World Association of Detectives (founded in 1925) and the International Secret Service Association (founded in 1921). In 1966, by unanimous vote of the membership, we again adopted the name of the World Association of Detectives.

Our chief goals are to promote and maintain the highest ethical practices in the profession, and to foster and perpetuate a spirit of cooperation among our members and allied organizations. We endeavor to create and further mutual trust, goodwill and friendship.

Annual Conferences, including seminars, are held with educational intent and professional objectives. The Association merits its existence only so far as it can set higher standards, elevate the business or profession, and help enlighten individual members in better approaches and techniques in their efforts. Annually, conventions and seminars have been held in prominent cities throughout the world. World-wide contacts are of great value.

The Association publishes the W.A.D. NEWS, which contains articles of interest to the membership, information on legislative matters, and association activities.

A Membership Roster, which includes the By-Laws and Code of Ethics, is distributed to each regular active member. A network of professionals, from more than sixty countries around the world, affords prompt reciprocity of the highest order.

Privacy is a very serious matter for the World Association of Detectives. It is true that in order to process your request, we must know basic agency and contact information. Additional information requested to consider your application for membership is kept strictly confidential.