// ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
A statewide community for Indiana's investigative professionals.
Founded in 1996, IAPI brings together licensed private investigators and qualifying investigative specialists across Indiana around a shared commitment to ethics, education, and excellence.
// Mission
Our purpose
IAPI is a statewide association of licensed professional investigators united by a common purpose: raising the level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and integrity across the field. We foster networking, cooperation, and mutual assistance among members, deliver continuous training and education, and open our doors to anyone with a serious interest in the profession — inspiring leadership, building public confidence in the investigators our clients rely on, and advancing every member's professional development.
// History of IAPI
Three decades of Indiana investigators
April 1995
First meeting convened
October 1995
First bylaws adopted
January 1996
IAPI incorporated
Founding Charter Members
- Don Campbell — Answers InvestigationsRetired
- Thomas C. H. Derbique — Derbique InvestigationsDeceased
- Dean E. Jessup — Civil Investigative Service
- Chuck Keenan — Keenan and AssociatesDeceased
- Virgil L. Vandagriff — Vandagriff & Associates, Inc.Deceased
- C. Tim Wilcox — International Investigators IncorporatedDeceased
- Ron Hofer — Ron Hofer & Associates, Inc.Deceased
- Ken OwensDeceased
- Edward A. Turner, Sr. — Turner InvestigationsDeceased
- George F. WrightDeceased
// Code of Ethics
What members pledge
IAPI has adopted these principles as the code of conduct its members follow while pursuing truth, justice, and fairness on behalf of their clients. Every investigator listed in this directory has pledged to uphold them.
- 01Help define the freedoms, liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the United States Constitution.
- 02Perform every duty as a private or special investigator to the highest standard of excellence.
- 03Conduct all investigations within the limits of the law and adhere to the administrative rules of any state that applies to the profession.
- 04Give each client a clear description of the investigative and related services provided, along with the usual and customary fees charged, and provide an accounting of fees and expenses on request.
- 05Refuse any assignment where a clear conflict of interest exists.
- 06Never allow personal bias or prejudice to interfere with the faithful discharge of duty to a client.
- 07Deal with clients in an honest and forthright manner at all times.
- 08Safeguard, to the extent provided by law, the confidentiality of clients and any confidential information encountered in the course of work.
- 09Never advertise or represent services to clients or the public in a misleading or deceptive manner.
- 10Conduct oneself honestly, fairly, and ethically whenever competing for work.
- 11Never directly or indirectly injure the personal or professional reputation of another investigator or agency.
- 12Take advantage of professional growth and training opportunities whenever possible.
- 13Offer guidance and assistance to colleagues who may benefit from shared experience, education, or training.
- 14Support IAPI's efforts to promote high standards for the profession of private and special investigators.
// Leadership
Board of Directors
// President
// Board Chair
// Treasurer
// Secretary
// Board Member
