SPI: Ethics : Society of Professional Investigators

2008

Officers & Other Directors:
President:
Irving Botwinick

Irving@Spionline.org

1st Vice President
Charles Eric Gordon, Esq.

Charles@Spionline.org

2nd Vice President

Bruce Sackman

BruceS@Spionline.org

Secretary
David P. Roberts, FIPI

DavidR@Spionline.org

Treasurer
Donna N. Karp, CFE

Donna@Spionline.org

Sgt.-At-Arms
Albert Belcher

Albert@Spionline.org

Chairman of the Board:

DavidE.Zeldin,CFE*

David@Spionline.org

Additional Board Members:

Anthony B. Carter*

Bruce H. Hulme, CFE

Charles Iadanza*

Dennis G. Lyons*

Rainer A. Melucci, CFE*

Arthur Sanders, Esq.

*Past Presidents

Legislative Liaison:

Bruce H. Hulme, CFE

BruceH@Spionline.org

SPI Chief Chaplain:

Rabbi Barry Dov Schwartz, Ph.D.

Chaplain, NCPD

Chief Counsel:

Arthur Sanders, Esq.

Arthur@Spionline.org

Insurance Consultant:
The Mechanic Group
(800) 214-0207

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Code Of Ethics

The Society being aware that members mandate the highest quality of investigative activities, demand that acceptance into the Society, and membership therein, is contingent upon the following Code of Ethics, which is based upon the NCISS Code of Ethics. This change of the Code was made on 9/20/2006, by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, to be in compliance with a Nationwide effort to standardize our professional ethics. To report a violation of the Code of Ethics, contact SPI CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & Ethics Chairperson, David E. Zeldin, CFE, in confidence, at 516-781-5100, ext. 11 or CLICK HERE.

The members of SPI have joined together in agreement that all work and professional relationships must be of the highest ethical and moral standards. Members shall provide professional and competent services to all clients. This code of ethics constitutes those values agreed to by the members, by virtue of their membership in SPI. This code is to be honored and practiced as a guideline for all professional activities.

1. A member shall provide professional services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

2. A member shall observe, and adhere to the precepts of honesty, integrity, and truthfulness.

3. A member shall be truthful, diligent, and honorable in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.

4. A member shall honor each client contract, adhering to all responsibilities by providing ethical services within the limits of the law.

5. A member shall safeguard confidential information and exercise the utmost care to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of such information.

6. A member shall refrain from improper and unethical solicitation of business; including false or misleading claims or advertising.

7. A member shall use due diligence to insure that all employees and co-workers adhere to this same code of ethical conduct; respecting all persons, performing the job diligently and working within the limits of the law.

8. A member shall never knowingly cause harm or defame the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients, employers, or any member of SPI.

9. A member shall never undertake an assignment that is contrary to the Constitution of the United States of America or the security interests of this country.