PALI members recognize the high principles of ethical conduct in the investigation field. At all times each investigator represents the highest standard of dealing honestly, justly, fairly and courteously with all clients they represent. The members will maintain the highest level of ethical conduct in the practice of their profession.
Members will explain to the public, at an appropriate time, the role of their profession in the administration of justice.
Members will practice honesty with other investigators and other professionals. At no time will they damage or injure the professional reputation of another investigator or private investigative agency. If an investigator or agency is guilty of unethical, illegal or unfair practice, the information will be directed in writing to the Ethics Committee.
Members will provide those services, which they are competent and qualified to perform. They will refrain from accepting an assignment if there is a personal or business conflict of interest. The client will be dealt with fairly and equitably. With each undertaking, the basis for fees and the duties of the investigator will be provided to the client.
Members will adhere to confidentiality in their investigative dealings and respect that of their clients and information obtained.
Members will not compete illegally with other investigators in the solicitation of work. The will conduct themselves in an ethical manner whenever engaged in the solicitation of work.
Members will not represent themselves in a misleading or deceptive manner. They will avoid all conduct or practice likely to discredit or do injury to the dignity and honor of their profession.
Members will not knowingly violate any laws regulating business practices and the profession itself. No rights or privileges of a citizen, which may be guaranteed by the United States or an individual State's Constitution, will be violated.
Members will make all reporting based upon truth and fact and will express honest opinions on that basis. No personal feelings or prejudices will be allowed to interfere with factual and truthful disclosures of the results obtained from investigative assignments for clients.
Members will maintain technical competency at such a level that the client receives the highest quality services that the member's discipline is capable of offering. They will take advantage of professional growth and training opportunities whenever possible and keep up with advances in the state of the art.
Members will support the efforts of PALI in promoting high standards for the profession of private investigator. Duties will be performed at the highest standard of excellence.
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