Samples of Photo Credentials and Badge

[Sean M. Integlia]

I have just got my membership app. pkge. Once I send in the Criminal Warrant Check, and go through the process of getting the photos and fingerprints, is there a sample .gif or .jpg image of the credentials and badge available ?

[William R. Larson -]

Sean -

For the photo credentials, I am not sure.

For the badge wallet, yes there is a photo, but your forum access must be upgraded in order to access that forum.

If you scroll down the forum home page, you will find a section titled "IPIU Members Only: Restricted area" Once your forum access is upgraded, you will be able to access that and possibly other forums that you are currently not authorized to participate in.

I believe Technical Support is the one that has the capabilities of upgrading access. There may be others as well. Upgrade notification can come via a post on a forum advising of the upgrade, or an e-mail.

You're on the right track to be upgraded. It just takes time to process everything. It will happen. Patience is a virtue. That is a lesson I continually have to learn! ;)

WRL

[admin]

http://www.ipiu.org/images/cred1.jpg
(This is reduced size scanned picture sample. The full size ID looks great)

You will also receive a sample black and white copy of the actual size, so that you can have your photos taken properly.

[020909090443]

I notice that the info that was sent to me has the choice of a Badge-Wallet Combination, which is a 3 fold wallet. Are there other choices? Since I am female, I do not carry a wallet. Is there a 2 fold wallet (without pocket for cash), or can you order the badge only without a wallet?

[William Jimenez]

To answer questions, yes, the options you mentioned are available. You will know more about them when you have Level 2 access, thus access to the Badge Forum. This will be available to you once you are a credentialed member of IPIU.

If you have received your photo credentials, but do not have access to the Badge Forum, email upgrade@ipiu.org.

[Bradley C Gray]

Since I didn't order my badge and wallet, I guess that I can order it at a later date? I am just being curious. Thanks for the response. Later.

[Danny King -]

Don't wait too long. The wait for the badge is a long one.

[Benjamin Fabert]

I just received my photo-credentials and other forms, and I had a question about the badge before I sent the forms in....

1) Is the badge required?

2) Do you need it for only certain types of work?

3) Is the badge just highly recommended?

4) Also, is it easy to get if I wanted to get one later?

Thanks

Benjamin Fabert

[George P. Eells]

Benjamin,

1. No badges are not required depending on what state your in. usualy your company I.D. and state license are sufficient.
2. No
3. Yes I highly recommend the badge as it looks more professional if you have one.
4. Yes is easy to get.:)

[Benjamin Fabert]

Thanks George. I think I will hold off on the badge for now. I will get one when I'm closer to getting an assignment.

Thanks again
Ben Fabert

[Nelson W Lunsford]

I have a Private Security License that resembles a social security card that fits in you wallet.

Is the PI badge a peice of paper or plastic like a drivers license, or a shiny metal badge like I think it is. If it is metal what information do they post on the badge?

Nelson Lunsford

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha! Nelson,

The PI Photo Credentials is plastic and the Badge itself is made from Rhodium it has your personal ID # on it and it says Private Investigator on the top and Case Examiner on the bottom. It is a heavy piece that comes w/ a wallet. It depends what you ordered. I hope I answered your question. Have a great evening...........


Aloha,

[Nelson W Lunsford]

WOW!, I think you replied to just about every thread I posted today.

YES! That was the information I was looking for. I'm really looking foward to getting started.

I ordered my placement application last Monday and it should arrive in a week. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from this forum and be able to positivley affect myself, those close to me and the community. And that in it's self would rewarding.

Thanks,
Nelson W. Lunsford

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!


I'm glad I could be of assistance to you. Having you here is great and the opportunities is rewarding in all levels. Practice makes perfect, so have yourself a wonderful day .............



Aloha,:)

[Carmen Acai]

Originally posted by Benjamin Fabert
Thanks George. I think I will hold off on the badge for now. I will get one when I'm closer to getting an assignment.

Thanks again
Ben Fabert Dear Benjamin,

I merged your question to this topic (Photo Credentials and Badge) within membership Benefits Forum. Reason is that we need to keep these Forums and threads as neat as possible.

The badge is very nice. You will see it in one of our Forums at Level 3. Have a nice week. ;)

[Julia Ann Stewart]

Originally posted by Benjamin Fabert
I just received my photo-credentials and other forms, and I had a question about the badge before I sent the forms in....

1) Is the badge required?

2) Do you need it for only certain types of work?

3) Is the badge just highly recommended?

4) Also, is it easy to get if I wanted to get one later?

Thanks

Benjamin Fabert
Please go to the union members Badge-Wallet forum here:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=81

[Clinton Hendricks]

Hey, Sunya, Carmen and Danny as well as Admin,

You guys are very helpful. I love to read your replies, you are all so informative. What a great example. I want to be just like you guys when I grow up!

Thanks,
Clinton

[John W Tuthill -]

How often do you have to renew your photo credentials?

Do you ever have to renew the badge:D

[B Ann Craig]

John, you never have to renew your badge.

Your photo credentials are renewed every year. I hope this helps. ;)

Have a wonderful week. Take care. :)

[John W Tuthill -]

Thank you Ann Craig

[B Ann Craig]

John, you are very welcome. I am glad I was able to help. ;)

Have a wonderful week. Take care. :)

[Clinton Hendricks]

I have my credentials they just arrived this Saturday. It was great to go to my mail box and see this thick envelope with the IPIU symbol on it. I couldn't wait to open it. I can't believe it, I HAVE MY CREDENTIALS.

This is a great day!

Now I have to submit my paper work for my badge and wallet and begin my search for an assignment. In the mean time I will continue to read and read and read everything I can get my hands and on.

[Debra Lewis -]

i have read in other forums that it is best to wait for IPIU to refer us to agencies to get on the job training.

once we get our photo credentials...
can we approach agencies to request unpaid ride-alongs to get more of a live sense of what the job entails?

what are your thoughts on this?

[Michael Levy--]

I've been on a ride along with the Sheriff dept. It just depends on the law enforcement agency and how their proceedures are.


Thanks,
Mike L. :cool:


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Bad boy, Bad boys, what ya gonna do, what ya gonna do when I come for YOU!!!

[Joyce C Dixon]

Hello: would like to know how long does it take to get the wallet and badge? I sent it in November got my book and test. so would like to know how long does it take? paid for wallet,badge and magazines and they got the money.

thanks

[B Ann Craig]

Joyce, give them another two, or three weeks. If you don't get your badge by then send an email to uas@ipiu.org, and ask them when you can expect your badge. Enjoy reading on the forum while you are waiting.

Julia Ann Stewart posted a post about a delay. Here is the link below.

Click Here: Custom Wallet/Badge Orders UPDATE!!! (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13277)

Have a wonderful week. Take care.

[Joyce C Dixon]

Hi Ann. Thank You for the information that sure did help. I thought wow this taking way to long. But we all know about mad cow and I do understand why its taking this long.


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[Kevin Savage]

I just sent of my photos again since the pic i had sent was to big. So I just did another pic and I hope that they get it soon so I can get my package back.

[Debra Lewis -]

FYI
when i went to get a passport photo at wallgreens for the photo credentials, the passport size is too big...

if you have the camera person step back about a foot from where they normally shoot the photo,
you will become small enough in the photo, that you can crop your headshot out of the passport photo, and it will fit 1 1/8 x 1 1/8...

good luck!

[Kevin Savage]

Hi Debra,
I had them do that this time. And then I just cut off all the excess to fit the example. I hope this means that they were just wating for this photo to come back and get my I.D. and the rest of the package ready to send.

[Debra Lewis -]

i know what you mean...
as far as not wanting to lose any time in the process...and wanting to move forward to the next level...

[Michael A O'Connor]

Hi all ....... I think the ID card looks great, very impressive. Michael

[Michael Levy--]

It's a timely process depending on how the mail flows. It can be quick or it can be slow. Unfortunately we have no control over that.


Thanks,
Mike L. :cool:


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Run, Run, as fast as you can, I'm going to catch you because I CAN!!!

[Joyce C Dixon]

Hi everyone: Myself just got my wallet and badge and boy do they both look nice. all I am waiting for now is my test score and hope thenI am on my way.


have a good day all:)

[B Ann Craig]

Joyce, glad to hear you now have your badge. Good luck on your test score. ;)

Have a wonderful week. Take care. :)

[Simon Hinchliffe]

What memebership package do you need to purchase to get the badge?

[Ken Proffitt]

Originally posted by Michael Levy
It's a timely process depending on how the mail flows. It can be quick or it can be slow. Unfortunately we have no control over that.


Thanks,
Mike L. :cool:


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Run, Run, as fast as you can, I'm going to catch you because I CAN!!!


Yes, too bad :(

[Donna Reagan]

Originally posted by Simon Hinchliffe
What memebership package do you need to purchase to get the badge? Any membership.

Here are some tips for you:

Details on membership here:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6542

Online membership options here:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/index.php?cPath=67&osCsid=c998601734270d6fea254149effa6152

Online Electronic Registration for non-licensed private investigators:
Click here for standard and priority options:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/index.php?cPath=67&osCsid=c998601734270d6fea254149effa6152

Fast Start Membership & Training Manual Option:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13305

Unsolicited Testimonials Forum:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=48

Home Page:
http://www.ipiu.org/

[Petra Post]

Hi everyone: Myself just got my wallet and badge and boy do they both look nice. all I am waiting for now is my test score and hope thenI am on my way.
have a good day all:)

I bet you have those scores by now... looking to see you in the other forums.... take care

[Joe Dan Earnest]

Sean -

For the photo credentials, I am not sure.

For the badge wallet, yes there is a photo, but your forum access must be upgraded in order to access that forum.

If you scroll down the forum home page, you will find a section titled "IPIU Members Only: Restricted area" Once your forum access is upgraded, you will be able to access that and possibly other forums that you are currently not authorized to participate in.

I believe Technical Support is the one that has the capabilities of upgrading access. There may be others as well. Upgrade notification can come via a post on a forum advising of the upgrade, or an e-mail.

You're on the right track to be upgraded. It just takes time to process everything. It will happen. Patience is a virtue. That is a lesson I continually have to learn! ;)

WRL
What steps does it take to get to the point where you take the test to be licensed?

[Jessica Marin]

My photo creditials expired, I have re-joined and paid for my yearly membership, my questions is, will IPIU send me an ID with the same pic and new expiration date, or do I have to take new pictures and send to IPIU so that they can re-do the ID and send it back to me?

Jessica Marin-Taylor
Badge 5148

[Tammi Beck]

I have just joined, I cannot wait to get all my paperwork and get started. Thankyou for all the information, about the time I have a question, I find it on the boards :D
Tammi

[Mark Lucatorto -]

I think the ID card looks good but it could be a little sturdier.

Mark

[Lisa Frye -]

My photo creditials expired, I have re-joined and paid for my yearly membership, my questions is, will IPIU send me an ID with the same pic and new expiration date, or do I have to take new pictures and send to IPIU so that they can re-do the ID and send it back to me?

Jessica Marin-Taylor
Badge 5148


3) Renewal Forms include the option to have either a Renewal Sticker to be placed on their photo-credentials, or they can choose to have a new photo added, or they can choose to have the same photo used on a new card with new dates printed.

I hope that this helps answer your question. :)

[Michael Newman]

I think the ID card looks good but it could be a little sturdier.

Mark
I placed mine in the custom badge-wallet that I purchased from IPIU. It doesn't get much sturdier than that. :D

I did notice that the ID is made with a 10 mil plastic, which is what my miliatry ID was made of. Maybe you're speaking of a credit card type of thickness.

[Nicole Marlin]

Very helpful to read all of your experiences here! Thanks to all for your comments. I'm going to Eckerd to do the passport photos in color (they do not do smaller photos) and I'll cut it down to fit the id card. Have a great night.

[Ralston Taylor]

I'm waiting for my photo credentials and badge form. Excited and a little anxious. I'm also waiting for the training manual & test. More excitement and a little more anxiety.
Calm down boy. :)

RT

[Marcin Strumilowski]

What is the cost to renew the photo credentials. This is asuming i recieve them with my "internship"

[Marcin Strumilowski]

Sory about that. Feel free to delete this post...its covered in a seperate thread.

[C Lynnette Thomas]

Hello all...
I recently recieved my "photo credentials" and noticed that my name is backwards--that is, they reversed my first and middle names.
since I use only my first initial on anything [including legal forms, etc.] and go by my middle name, is it really necessary that I send this back for it to be corrected? I am okay with how it is...but, legally is it useable?

[ie: my name on my ss. card (etc) is "C. Lynnette Thomas." my full name (birth certificate) is "Carol Lynnette Thomas." the name on my IPIU photo ID is "Lynnette Carol Thomas."]

thanx fer the help!
lynnette

[William Wyckoff -]

HELLO EVEY ONE... I AM NEW TO THE SITE.. I HAVE READING THE FORMS. THERE IS ALOT OF INFO.. I HAVE A FEW QUESTION... I HAVE TAKE THE PI COURSE THRU "UNITED STATES ACADEMY OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS" I WAS WONDERING WHAT I HAVE TO JOIN OR WHAT CLASS I NEED TO TAKE TO BE ABLE TO ORDER THE PRIVATE INVEST. ID AND BADGE... I WAS WANTING TO JOIN THE IPIU UNION. I HAVE AN AGENCY TO WORK UNDER HERE. SO IF SOME ONE COULD HELP ME ..


[Edited by Moderator: Forum Rules]

[Julia Ann Stewart]

HELLO EVEY ONE... I AM NEW TO THE SITE.. I HAVE READING THE FORMS. THERE IS ALOT OF INFO.. I HAVE A FEW QUESTION... I HAVE TAKE THE PI COURSE THRU "UNITED STATES ACADEMY OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS" I WAS WONDERING WHAT I HAVE TO JOIN OR WHAT CLASS I NEED TO TAKE TO BE ABLE TO ORDER THE PRIVATE INVEST. ID AND BADGE... I WAS WANTING TO JOIN THE IPIU UNION. I HAVE AN AGENCY TO WORK UNDER HERE. SO IF SOME ONE COULD HELP ME ..


[Edited by Moderator: Forum Rules]
Hello, William. Thank you for your post. Call 800-548-1526 to join over the phone.

Or, click on the following link to join on the internet:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/index.php?cPath=67&osCsid=4371df8b1dbbc57bc491afe27c7a5959

If you wish to post your email address on the forums, you need to read the following link:

http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19427

[Rasool D McGee]

i orderd a badge in september and it is november no what happen to it?

[J Ginsberg -]

Hi Rasool. Glad you've joined us. Have you authored your introduction thread yet? We'd like to know more about you.

As for your badge, please use the Contact Us link below on this page to reach Agent Relations. Or you could use their toll free line (800-548-1526) and ask for the Badge Department. They will square you away. I can also tell you that the badge timetable is listed in another forum and that should tell you when you will get your badge. I would encourage you otherwise to be patient, your badge will come.
Thanks for posting.
Johnny

[Rafael J Ramos]

I will be getting finger printed on Tuesday and I hope to be able to join you as a IPIU member soon. THank you for the great information.

[Margaret Durham]

Hello, William. Thank you for your post. Call 800-548-1526 to join over the phone.

Or, click on the following link to join on the internet:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/index.php?cPath=67&osCsid=4371df8b1dbbc57bc491afe27c7a5959

If you wish to post your email address on the forums, you need to read the following link:

http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19427

Hi Julie, Just wanted to ask you about the PI Academy you are talking about , do they just offer dipolma's or degree's..Our state does not give credit for dipolma's when trying to get your license. Im taking a private investigator from Penn Foster now but this is just for the information I learn, not that it will help me to get my license. I wish it did, that is my goal. Thanks
Margie.

[Rasool D McGee]

HI my name Is Rasool McGee. I live in springfield Va 22153
I am an artist and a poet. I am trying to get my badge and licsense. I like to sketch and watch anime. I think that my skills as an artist would help identify some criminals more clearly Thank you for you time
Rasool

[Rasool D McGee]

I Received my badge on may the 3 I am very happy that I was extremely patient lol