PIABC News
Online Training Course for Professional Private Investigators Mandated by Ministry of Justice!
A comprehensive online private investigation learning program is now available online. It has been developed by the many investigation subject matter experts within our Association. It is now mandated training requirement for all persons who wish to apply for a PI-Under-Supervision license from the Ministry of Justice.
The learning provided by this program of study is of interest to the general public, those who wish to enter into the field of professional private investigation, wish to prepare for advanced investigation courses, or contemplate entering into careers where professional investigation knowledge and skills are essential.
Intermediate and Advanced Courses Are Now Available for Professional Investigators!
To learn more about these intermediate and advanced courses, please visit the link below.
Learn MoreTravel, Health, Dental and Long Term Disability Insurance coverage is NOW AVAILABLE for PIABC members.
This coverage is custom designed for your individual needs. You no longer need to be dependent upon an employer to have this coverage.
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Important Information on the Future of Public Safety and Policing!
PIABC has been an active participant in ongoing consultations and committees involving Federal and Provincial governments, police and private security services stakeholders. These discussions and committees were formed to help reengineer future public safety and security service delivery models.
The eventual outcomes of this work may result in significant benefits such as enhancing public safety and security services, controlling the associated costs of meeting public safety and security service expectations, and providing business opportunities for the security industry, including private investigation.
The presentations and papers are important information for investigators and security service business owners who wish to anticipate future opportunities and be prepared to benefit. The information is available for our members to read here!
Learn MoreAbout PIABC
What is PIABC ?
PIABC is an association of professional licensed private investigators and security consultants in British Columbia. We also offer Associate membership to private investigators and security consultants lawfully licensed in other jurisdictions.
The Mission
The Mission of PIABC is to establish and maintain a high standard of ethics for its members; to disseminate information relating to ethical practice in private investigation; to provide professional development to its members, to encourage association between owners and operators of private investigation companies, agencies and security professionals; to educate the communities which the members serve about private investigation and the services rendered to the public.
How to hire PI service ?
We recommend at least four steps in hiring a PI firm.
Ascertain that they are licensed as a PI firm by the Security Programs and Police Technologies Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Ascertain that the firm is a member in good standing with PIABC by using our ‘Find-A-PI’ search tool or using our more specific PIABC member search.
Ensure that the firm can supply the investigative resources appropriate for your unique needs.
Have a written contract that ensures you are provided with a written report of activities and time
Benefits of joining PIABC
| 1 | A free individual membership for the PI business owner of your firm. |
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| 4 | Free marketing of your business services using our PIABC website, publicity and networking campaigns! |
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| 2 | Free use of our PIABC logo in your advertising as long as you are a member in good standing! |
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| 5 | Effective representation of your interests to Provincial and Federal Government! |
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| 3 | Recognition as belonging to the only professional association in BC for Private Investigators! |
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| 6 | Reduced business insurance rates, communication costs, other products and services through our vendor sponsors! |
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Receive your benefits by joining now!
Not all applicants for PIABC memberships are necessarily accepted. PIABC retains the right to refuse individual or business membership applications at its sole discretion.
Events
Presentations from the Emerging Security Trends Conference
Download presentations from the Emerging Security Trends Conference here! Read More