CONFERENCE GOALS
“Investigation” is no longer a job, it is a skilled profession. Seminar participants will gain access to valuable resources that will expand their investigative, security and professional skills. Opportunities will be provided for networking with peers and potential business associates. Instructors and vendors will provide access to the latest services, tools, and technologies to advance attendees’ careers.
ACCREDITATIONS
Seminar attendees have the opportunity to acquire up to 18 nationally-recognized and Texas approved CEs (DPS School Lic. Y00235). Many major associations also accept FOI CEs toward renewal of their certifications. All attendees will be provided with documentation and a conference completion Certificate. CEs earned during this Seminar will also be accepted for completion of the Board Certified Investigative Professional (BCIP) charter class requirements.
RECOMMENDED ATTENDEES
This is the first Regional Conference to be held by the Council of International Investigators (CII) in Texas since the pandemic. This conference is also hosted and co-sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Investigators and has FOI’s full endorsement and support. At this event you will have a unique opportunity to join and network with Texas-wide, National and International participants, including private investigators, law enforcement officers, attorneys, forensic specialists and and other persons allied to the investigative, security and law enforcement professionals. Many of the attendees will typically be members of other associations or from other geographic areas. Attendees will also have in-person exposure to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cutting-edge tactics, techniques, sources, products and services. Our goal is to enhance your professional standing and skills and to provide an exceptional networking opportunity to all attendees.
Number of participants is limited!
This Seminar will sell-out early!
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Council of International Investigators -The Council
In October of 1955, a group of well-known and highly respected private investigators gathered informally in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of this meeting was to consider the formation of a close knit organization that they could trust to handle investigatory matters in their respective local areas. Emphasis was put on “Quality” not “Quantity”.
As the existence of this professional group became known due to its lofty standards of integrity, ethics, and mutual trust, many other investigators sought to be accepted into “The Council”. The original group expanded the membership and areas of world coverage through careful selective screening of applicants.
Today, membership in “The Council” adds dignity and prestige to each individual member selected for certified membership status. Since the membership consists of persons of the same basic high qualities, a warm friendship and mutual trust exists which enhances the social and business relationship of the Council. The adoption of and strict adherence to the Council Code of Ethics has met with universal approval by public law enforcement agencies, legislatures, and public officials. It also assures Council clients of the highest professional efforts in the pursuit of their interest.
Although comparatively young in years, the Council of International Investigators has achieved the position in our profession and before the public, as the spokesman for ethical investigators throughout the world. The Council is already rich in tradition and reputation for excellence in our service area.
March 2026 ConferenceThat's not all, more details on the schedule page
FOI’s Ethics training is never boring and is always different.
Even if you already have earned your Ethics CEs for the year, the topics covered during this segment will make a difference. Real-world issues will be covered: case acceptance (or not), screening clients and scenarios, controlling information, ethical subcontracting, interaction with law enforcement, use of new technologies (especially emerging AI), scams targeting our professions and more.
Attendees of this event will earn two (2) CEs / CPEs in Ethics. Members of many associations requiring Ethics CEs for recertification and Texas licensed investigative and security professionals will be able to apply these CEs toward their license renewal requirements (CEs and Ethics).
[FOI holds a DPS School license for Investigation and Security Continuing Education Training No. Y00235). Please confirm CE acceptance by your organization / chapter.]
This enhanced seminar will include a Q&A panel with a combined 80+ years of investigative experience and Q&A will be conducted in “roundtable” audience participation format.
“Navigating the Ever-Changing Insurance Landscape”
(Josh Ring, Eldorado Insurance)
This seminar will cover the basics of identification, collection and transportation of potential DNA evidence gathered in the field, including sample gathered from inanimate objects, living and deceased persons and at the scene of an investigation. Also discussed will be the current state of DNA technology and advanced techniques and resources available to investigators.
(Debra Allen)
“Associations and Credentialing for Investigative and Security Professionals”
(Steven Rambam ; also a special guest speaker)
This seminar will discuss a number of important operational issues affecting investigative and security professionals throughout Texas, the USA and internationally. In addition to CEs earned, attendance at this seminar will satisfy Texas DPS-PSB “Board Rules” renewal requirements in full (2.0 CEs).
(Doug Crumley, Ken Lewis, Jessica Papp)
