APNAI Affiliated Investigators

APNAI Affiliated Investigators APNAI is an affiliation of private investigators and professional associations with an interest in raising the bar of the its industry.

11/11/2022

11/10/2022 (Federal Way, Washington) The pandemic of 2020-2022 has caused professional and service oriented businesses to face realities of canceling in-person, face-to-face meetings, and permit working remotely. They had to rethink business processes - set new priorities, and develop new ways to maintain and create relationships with clients and the public at large. Businesses suffered, closed doors, or developed new ways of resiliency and survived.

Associations & Organizations have not escaped the consequences of the pandemic. Many have suffered from decreased membership rolls, a lack of participation – often resulting from the need for isolation and social distancing. Many repurpose or refine long and short term goals and survive, or dissolve.

Many are reconsidering their priorities on memberships, often wanting to know more about their associations – are they professional – responsive – open to new ideas – growing? What about your own membership in an association? Does it match up? Hint – the days of the “Star Chamber” and “decision-making luncheons for a select few” are gone. The days of the pandemic may be gone, but opportunities abound.

10/25/2021

10/24/2021 (Federal Way, Washington) American Professional Network of Affiliated Investigators (APNAI) applauds its member association - Inland Northwest Private Investigators Association (INWPIA) based in Bonners Ferry, ID - for its innovative and member-centric approach to membership fees and dues. So many professionals are strapped with payment of annual fees, dues, and licenses renewals - all due in month of January. This is not the way a professional should begin the New Year especially after the holidays! INWPIA has adopted an innovative membership policy. Membership is valid for one year and renewable during the month in which they became members. For example, a person joining in the month of October, will receive a renewal notice with payment due by October 31, 2022. How supportive of members can an association be? Again we applaud INWPIA for its innovation under the leadership of John Temblador of Remnant Investigations.

10/14/2021

10/13/2021 (Federal Way, Washington). American Professional Network of Affiliated Investigators - APNAI - applauds its member agency - Rainier Investigative Group - with its new and improved website. Based in Puyallup, Washington, Rainier Investigative Group operates throughout Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and for national nonprofit organizations. Rainier Investigative Group helps its clients through the uncomfortable process of investigations. Discreet - Professional - Compassionate. Rainier Investigative Group - division of RIGroup LLC.

08/19/2021

08/18/2021 (Federal Way, Washington). American Professional Network of Affiliated Investigators - APNAI - applauds a new regional association established for the benefit of Private Investigators. The Inland Northwest Private Investigator Association - INWPIA - based in northern Idaho is established to bring together Private Investigators throughout eastern Washington, Idaho, western Montana, and Oregon.

Taking into account the various issues facing area associations, there is a growing concern among private investigators in the trade that traditional concepts of networking and mentoring are going by the wayside. INWPIA brings together area private investigators in a region often overlooked by other groups. Regular membership is open to Private Investigators in eastern Washington, Idaho, western Montana, and Oregon. Associate Membership is open to Private Investigators who are beyond the Inland Northwest. Check out INWPIA's new website.

09/09/2019

Not all groups are created equal. There exist many associations and groups that purportedly represent the individual private investigator. Many offer free listings while others have paid listings, glamorous photos and intriguing articles. However, how do these associations assist in the professional growth of the individual private investigator?

One needs to read passed the glitter and gold and look for the substance. Is the information credible? Reliable? Are individuals and associations vetted prior to being listed? We don't know. Are these associations and groups responsive to its members and the community at large.

Affiliated Investigators - APNAI - is created by private investigators for private investigators. There isn't much glitter and gold and certainly no drama. You'll find the facts of the industry - professionals - ethical & responsive & responsible individuals - who believe strongly in the highest standards for the private investigator.

01/18/2019

The APNAI Board of Directors has approved an extension of its one-year free membership to Washington State Licensed Private Investigators who switch their membership to APNAI. For details, contact APNAI at [email protected]

01/18/2019

Are you tired of the drama, the political intrigue, and infighting so evident in many (not so) professional associations?? Consider joining and being on the ground floor of APNAI - American Professional Network of Affiliated Investigators. Established in Washington State, APNAI is open to individual private investigators and state professional associations accepted for membership. Free memberships are available - email APNAI for details. APNAI's membership requirements are simple: (1) be licensed in a US state, territory or US commonwealth; (2) accept our 'no drama' clause, (3) apply for membership, and (4) be successfully accepted. Non-private investigators are eligible to apply for Associate status. We are developing mentor, continuing education, and referrals strategies! Be part of the future, not the past.

08/09/2018

(08/07/2018) Federal Way, WA. Washington State's Department of Licensing (DOL) - announced the renewal process for private investigators is to be strengthened. The purpose of the changes, outlined below, is to align the Private Investigator program with other professional licensing programs managed by DOL. RCW 18.165.030 governs Private Investigator Licensing.

Using a new DOL renewal form, Private Investigators must report:

Any court action taken against their professional, occupational license, certification, or permits - within the last ten (10) years.
Any defaults or convictions involving any pleas of "No Contest" to gross misdemeanors or felony crime - not including traffic offenses - within the last ten (10) years.
whether or not they are currently under Indictment, or there is a criminal complaint, charge, or Information pending.

Principal partner or principal owner for a private investigative agency will be required to declare its armed private investigators have met the requirements for annual proficiency with the fi****ms for which he/she is certified.

Private Investigative Agencies should review the renewal notices to ensure forms are fully completed by the private investigator prior to submission to DOL.

Questions should be directed to DOL's Public Protection Services Section at 360.664.6611.
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Commentary:

This is a good start towards bringing up the PI standards for Washington State. However, its a stretch to catch up with the rest of the USA - states that regulate the industry require extensive background checks and investigations and far more training than Washington State requires of its Private Investigators.

This action, though noble, is a day late and a dollar short. More extensive background investigations should be conducted on a nationwide basis not just good old WA.

Besides, where's the "teeth" with this new renewal process?

04/18/2018

(04/17/2018). KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Highly respected and experienced private investigators join forces and announce the establishment of American Professional Network of Affiliated Investigators | APNAI – Affiliated Investigators. Capitalizing on extensive training and experience gained from careers in federal and state law enforcement, private industry, and government, Affiliated Investigators provides focus for experienced and newly licensed private investigators seeking improvement of their skills through Mentoring, Networking & Referrals, and Continuing Education Support. All too often newly licensed private investigators are left to their own devices in learning the trade – thwarted by those fearful of training competition. Affiliated Investigators invites individual private investigators and state private investigator associations to join and participate in raising the professional bar of the industry. APNAI has elected Mr. Colvin, Agency Principal of Rainier Investigative Group, a unit of RIGroup LLC of Washington as its President. Mr. Colvin previously served as President of a WA based PI association. APNAI has elected Mr. Akin, Agency Principal of AIM Investigations of Washington as Vice-President. Mr. Akin is the founder of the Missouri Association of Private Investigators. APNAI - Affiliated Investigators - with headquarters in Federal Way, Washington, has established regions in the Western US, Mid-Central US, and Eastern US, to support its membership for Mentoring, Networking & Referrals, and Continuing Education Support.

Interested Private Investigators and PI Associations are encouraged to contact APNAI via [email protected]

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