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About World Association of Professional Investigators WAPI

The World Association of Professional Investigators, WAPI, is a private investigator body, formed by professionals, for professionals. It covers all areas of investigation, public sector and private sector, companies and individuals, corporate and domestic. The Association began as an open Professional Investigator Association in 2000, shortly after the UK Government announced the beginning of regulation of the Security Industry, which was to include the Investigative Sector. WAPI was created to empower the many Investigators throughout the UK, Ireland, EU and beyond, who would eventually need a licence to function within the UK/EU, and who were not being represented by the long established other UK Associations, or as many saw them “exclusive” clubs who sat in judgement over the vast majority of those operating within the Sector. WAPI is also a recognised stakeholder in the Confederation of Professional Investigators (COPI), contributing to national discussions on standards, data protection, and best practice across the investigative profession. As part of this, WAPI upholds a strong ethical code promoting integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all investigative work. The Association actively supports continuing professional development, encourages compliance with legal frameworks such as GDPR, and works to ensure that its members maintain the highest standards of conduct and client care.