International Association of Property Crime Investigators
| Predecessor | National Association of Property Recovery Investigators |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Scott Fyfe |
| Type | 501(c)3 |
| Focus | Property Crime Investigation |
| Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Services | Educational Training, Networking, Seminars |
Key people | Scott Fyfe (CEO) |
| Slogan | "The National Authority on Property Crime" |
| Website | iapci.org |
The International Association of Property Crime Investigators (IAPCI) was founded in Orlando in 2000 as the National Association of Property Recovery Investigators. The primary goal of this organization is the networking of law enforcement and private industry representatives to combat property crimes, increase partnership, and improve the quality of life in the communities they serve. In 2006, the organization was incorporated in Richmond, Virginia as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, law enforcement organization and renamed the International Association of Property Crimes Investigators.
Mission
To be the leading international, non-profit, professional organization committed to providing intelligence, networking, training and education to the law enforcement community and other disciplines in property crime investigations and prevention.
Goals and Objectives
- To enhance the effectiveness of property crime investigations nationally and internationally through education and training.
- To provide a forum for property crime investigators to share information, strategy, and techniques.
- To promote international professional standards for property crime investigators.
- To assist local, state, provincial, national, and international public safety agencies in the development and advancement of property crime investigations and prevention programs.
- To foster multi-agency collaboration and information sharing between law enforcement, insurance, and loss prevention communities.
- To increase the value of property crime investigations training through collaboration with other organizations.
- To provide expert testimony and information to our judicial and legislative systems.
- Provide annual workshops and training conferences for novice and experienced investigators alike.
- Identify property crime trends and techniques and the need for related legislation.
- Support professional standards and training in the regulation, investigation of certain businesses to recover stolen property and prevent property crime.