Representing the highest principles of ethical conduct in the
private, public and special investigator profession

The Indiana Association of Professional Investigators has adopted these principals and its members use them as their code of conduct as they pursue the American ideals of truth, justice and fairness on behalf of their clients.

The investigators linked to the professional investigative services within this site are
IAPI members and vow to abide by the following code of ethics...

	To help defend the freedom, liberties, rights and privileges guaranteed every Citizen by the United States Constitution.
	To perform any duties as a private or special investigator to the highest standard of excellence.
	To always conduct their investigations within the limits of the law and to adhere to the administrative rules of the states which may apply to their profession.
	To insure that each client they serve receives a clear description of the investigative and related services provided, along with the usual and customary fees and expenses charged. Provide an accounting of any fee or expense charged when asked to do so.
	To refrain from accepting any assignment where a clear conflict of interest exists.
	To never permit any personal bias or prejudice they might have to interfere with the faithful discharge of their duty to their client.
	To deal with their clients in an honest and forthright manner at all times.
	To safeguard, to the extent provided by law, the confidentiality of their client(s) as well as confidential information which may come into their possession.
	To never advertise or otherwise represent their services to their client(s) or the general public in a misleading or deceptive manner.
	To always conduct themselves in an honest, fair and ethical manner whenever engaged in the competitive solicitation of work.
	To never directly or indirectly injure the personal or professional reputation of another investigator or investigative agency.
	To take advantage of professional growth and training opportunities whenever possible.
	To offer their assistance and guidance to colleagues who may otherwise benefit from their experience education and or training.
	To support the efforts of The Indiana Association of Professional Investigators in promoting high standards for the profession of investigator.