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IPA USA & W.A.D. VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM APRIL 2025

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I had a terrific trip to the United Kingdom, my first time back since 2019. My schedule was hectic as usual, between intermittent meetings with the International Police Association (IPA) and a private investigators conference with the Association of British Investigators (ABI) in Solihull Birmingham as a representative of the World Association of Detectives (WAD). However, I always find time to meet with my international colleagues across the pond, where I was graciously welcomed with open arms.

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WAD attends the FAPI Conference in Orlando

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There is nothing greater than traveling the world for business and leisure, so when the opportunity presents itself, consider me there. This time, however, my work conference was down in sunny Florida where I attended the Florida Association of Private Investigators (FAPI) conference as a representative for the World Association of Detectives.

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IPA and WAD Trip to India Feb 2024

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Once again, my wanderlust was answered when Agustin Sierra Gonzalez from IPA Valles Occidental Barcelona sent the global invitation for their inclusive Super Tour in India February 12-19, 2024 with a secondary trip extension in Thailand afterwards. Agustin and I shared vivid memories of our fantastic IPA Friendship trip to Barcelona and Morocco in 2019 and assured me this trip would be on par, which excited me to see my old friend after five years.

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IPA & W.A.D. VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA TRIP OCTOBER 2023

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After my amazing three week trip to Prague and Eastern Europe in April and May of this year, my wanderlust kicked in once again and my travels took me to Vancouver British Columbia in October 2023. I was attending the World Association of Detectives (W.A.D.) 98th annual conference at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel where I was voted in as Board Director. I contacted my IPA USA 2nd VP liaison Carmen Alvelo who once again assisted me with my endeavors. Carmen put me in touch with William Powell IPA USA Region 5 who subsequently reached out to Karen Frost IPA Vancouver Region 9 VP and Bill Ardill IPA Vancouver Region 13 Travel Secretary.

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WAD makes every effort to ensure all members are properly licensed and insured, where required. WAD is not a regulatory agency. Every member is approved by the Executive Committee after notice to the membership. Members are required to validate their credentials annually upon membership renewal. When utilizing another member, members are encouraged to do their own due diligence when contracting any Investigative or Security Professional. Twice annually, WAD will publish in this guide all WAD members that are active, as a reference only. WAD disclaims any liability for any damages incurred in the contracting of investigative or security services of its independent members.