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27th June 2024 EPIC – Ex-Police in Commerce At the EPIC Board meeting today. It has been universally agreed by the Board that EPIC join COPI and accepting and agreeing to the new Code of Conduct. John Bateman will be the EPIC representative. EPIC are keen to work closely with COPI to professionalise the Industry.
You will be aware that the Government’s plans announced many years ago to regulate the investigation industry have not been implemented, resulting in a lack of confidence from public and regulators, and a proliferation of rogue operators. We are therefore pleased to announce today the launch of ‘The Confederation of Professional Investigators UK’ (COPI UK […]
Dear Members, We are really proud to announce that one of our overseas members has been appointed as an Acting Judge in South Africa. Caleb Dredge MIPI has been appointed as an Acting Judge of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Provincial Division, Pretoria. This court is probably the busiest division in South Africa […]
This may be of interest to members as a CPD event for those of you that get involved in Disciplinary and Grievance type investigations. We run cost effective training courses, conferences and networking events. Our events cover essential HR and employment law topics, as well as business and management skill development. Our events are […]
Home Affairs Session 2010-12 Private Investigators Written evidence submitted by The Institute of Professional Investigators [PI06] IPI Evidence Since 1976 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 […]
PRESS RELEASE Professional Investigator Joint Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS’ GOVERNING BODIES TO FILL GOVERNMENT VOID ON REGULATION OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS In order to professionalise the private investigation sector and to complete the work that H.M. Government has consistently failed to complete since the introduction of the Private Security Industry Act of […]
ICO successful Prosecution of Private Investigator for Data Protection Breaches FORWARDED WITHOUT COMMENT FROM ICO WEBSITE Michael Isaacs Date 21 June 2023 Type Prosecutions A former tracing agent pleaded guilty and was fined for illegally obtaining personal information to check if customers of a high street bank could repay their debts. Michael Isaacs, 80, from […]
Remembering PC Stephen Tibble, of the Metropolitan Police. Killed on duty in 1975. Stephen Tibble QPM 26th February 1975 21 years old Metropolitan Police. PC Tibble who was off duty was shot three times at point blank range by a terrorist on the run from detectives in Baron’s Court, West London. He was posthumously awarded […]
By Sarah Ingram metro.co.uk Saturday 18 Jun 2022 8:00 am Lisa was delighted when she found a box of expensive-looking lingerie in her husband’s car. Her birthday was approaching so she assumed it was a gift. The big day came and went, but the lacy knickers never materialised. Instead, Lisa received a voucher. Her sixth […]
Chief inspector says ministers must take responsibility as well as regulator Shaun Lintern Health Correspondent @ShaunLintern Friday 18 December 2020 15:04 The care regulator could start using undercover surveillance to help identify where patients with a learning disability in care are being abused or neglected. The Care Quality Commission has said it is drawing up […]