I considered joining the International Private Investigators Union for almost 7 years, wondering if it was the real deal. I visited the site from time to time and thought about what it would be like to be a Private Investigator.
In Dec. of 2008 I finally applied for a free password.
I recieved an invitation to participate in a nationwide investigation. I was shocked. I didn't end up getting in though because I didn't read all of the instructions explicitly describing how to accept the assignment and be put on the list of participants. (My advise on that is for you to read every word very carefully).
Even though it was my fault, the assignment manager for that company guided me through the sign up. I have now participated in two national investigations and have another tonight. It is an incredible feeling knowing what I'm doing, when everyone I encounter on the streets have no idea who I am or why I'm there. I love undercover work.
From the time that I got my free password to now, the IPIU staff, such as Agent Relations, Legal Affairs, Moderators, Assignment Managers, fellow PIs, and anyone else seeing a question I'd posted, all responded with helpful information.
For example, I recently found myself on the wrong end of a civil Infraction in my state. I don't feel comfortable naming names in the level 1 section of this forum but this is what happened...
With my problem at hand, I e-mailed a few "union brothers" and all answered with sound legal advise at no charge, simply because I was a union brother known for being helpful and honest in a positive way.
I am greatful to whoever started this union.
Due to my experiences I would like to make the following declarations...
- When training, you have a department in the union that will help.
- If your having trouble with downloading information from this site, Technical Support will help.
- If you are having trouble understanding anything in the forums, tour the IPIU family for help, including the tech dept, education dept, agent relations, moderators, distinguished members, assignment managers and the entire community of the IPIU.
- The IPIU will help you open your own corporation, including licensing, and incorporation.
The IPIU is by no means a fly-by-night operation. If you take it seriously, and honor your code, you'll be accepted by others as a union family member. With this in mind, you'll never have an unanswered question or feel left in the dark.
After I'd downloaded the free manuals in level 3, I read them and studied them. I now feel a whole lot more confident in my new profession. I have learned things I never knew were possible.
I emplore anyone considering membership to go with the Management Membership. I am a management member, and this is what was included:
I apologize if some of this message is not in the correct order, but I wanted to put raw thoughts and feelings in this forum without editing, so that the persons reading this for the first time can feel like they're getting 100% honest and direct information.* (Private Investigators Union Photo Credentials or PI License Required)
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Best Wishes
John Sanderson