Collaboration Announcement
The World Association of Professional Investigators (WAPI) is delighted to announce a new collaboration with The OSINT Group (TOG). Collaboration […]
Collaboration Announcement Read Post »
The World Association of Professional Investigators (WAPI) is delighted to announce a new collaboration with The OSINT Group (TOG). Collaboration […]
Collaboration Announcement Read Post »
WAPI Training / Workshop Seminar Saturday 17th November – Union Jack Club, London Thank you to everyone who attended our
Workshop & Training Day – UJC – London 15th November 2025 Read Post »
NEWS – “with comment” See highlights noted of particular importance to the Investigator Sector The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Launches Public
UK: ICO CONSULTATIONS – RESPONSE ASAP Read Post »
NEWS – “without comment” THE WAD – INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 Recipient: Fernando Fernandez, Puerto Rico. WORLD ASSOCIATION
WAD – INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 Read Post »
NEWS – “Without Comment” Leaders Podcast Episode 19 With Mike LaCorte & Ian Withers Ian spent an enjoyable afternoon discussing
WAPI’s own Ian D Withers in conversation with Mike LaCorte Read Post »
Following the Article in the Guardian by Tom Burgis on Sunday 29th June 2025 Our Press & Media Representative
Our Press & Media Representative Ian D Withers has written to the Author Read Post »
NEWS – “without comment” Is surveillance by private operators legal in the UK? Although laws govern state agencies, there is
Is surveillance by PIs legal in the UK? Read Post »
NEWS – “without comment” EPIC – Ex-Police in Commerce At the EPIC Board meeting today 27th June 2024. It
EPIC – Ex-Police in Commerce join COPI Read Post »
NEWS – “without comment” Posted by: Ian (D. Withers) www.WAPI.org Monday, Nov 27th 2023 Mark Hilton, 49, suffered a soft-tissue
New briefing details the growth of the private intelligence industry in the UK and what needs to be done about
Briefing: Controlling the UK’s Private Intelligence Industry Read Post »
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