The Institute of Professional Investigators (IPI) welcomes serving and former members of all branches of the Armed Forces who might be interested in a second career in civilian employment as Professional Investigators, Surveillance Operators, or Intelligence Researchers.  If you have experience of duties associated with Military Police, Intelligence Gathering, Special Investigations and/or Covert Reconnaissance then you can contact the Institute of Professional Investigators in the knowledge your interests will be dealt with in line with the Armed Forces Covenant which we are signatories to.

IPI Signed Armed Forces Covenant Pledge March 2024

Benefits available to Armed Forces applicants are many and include:

• 10% Discount on full IPI membership
• ELCAS registered Surveillance and Professional Investigator training courses for veterans that qualify for the 80% MOD funding. Contact ELCAS to confirm eligibility ; https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/
• 5% discount on IPI Surveillance course for veterans that do not qualify for ELCAS https://www.ipitraining.org.uk/sfj-award-in-covert-surveillance
• 10% discount on IPI Professional Investigator course for veterans that do not qualify for ELCAS https://www.ipitraining.org.uk/course-content
• Support services for new businesses including free policies etc.
• Opportunity to network.
• Plus, the camaraderie enjoyed working with like minded individuals with similar backgrounds to yourself.

Don’t waste your hard-earned military skills that can be put to use in a civilian environment in circumstances where you are free to decide how you should be conducting or leading on surveillance operations or investigations.

Contact the Institute of Professional Investigators via email and provide your contact details and you will be contacted by one of our Armed Forces Ambassadors. They have all been on the same path that you could be embarking on and discuss with them your transition to civilian life in the Private investigation Sector.

Email ; Veterans@pi-vwd-co-uk.lhr.stackstaging.com

Once you have confirmed your eligibilty for the discounted veterans payment with the IPI  on the above email and your application has been approved by the IPI secretary payment can be made via the Paypal link below.

Existing members who have confirmed the eligibility for the Veterans discount with the IPI Armed Forces working group should make all annual membership payments via the below Paypal link.

If you are unable to pay by Paypal then payment can be made via Bank transfer, contact the IPI Secretary via email at admin@pi-vwd-co-uk.lhr.stackstaging.com for more details.