Incorporated in 1997, The Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators strives to "raise the bar" for the Private Investigations profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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2010 PALI Annual Seminar

Mark your calendar for the PALI Annual Seminar, scheduled for September 28th & 29th in Harrisburg, PA. We are excited to bring you a fantastic line up of speakers and presentations on various topics specific to your office and investigative needs. Please visit the PALI Seminar Website for more information, and to download the Registration Form and Sponsorship Form!

Visit the New PALI Merchandise Store!

All of the great products are embroidered with our PALI logo!
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How to Qualify as a Private Investigator

Please note: To qualify to be a PI in Pennsylvania, the law requires 3 years investigative experience and each license is issued by the county judge. Applicants should contact their Clerk of Courts for detailed information and procedures.

House Bill 65

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL 65 was re-referred to the PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE committee on May 6, 2009: An Act amending Title 22 (Detectives and Private Police) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, amending the heading of Title 22 and 22 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3; codifying and making extensive revisions to The Private Detective Act of 1953; codifying the Lethal Weapons Training Act; further providing for the definition of "privately employed agents"; providing for the continuation of certain licenses; making an appropriation; and making related repeals.
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Position on Handling Locate Requests

On September 16, 2008, the NCISS' position on handling locate requests was adopted as a PALI policy statement. For more information, please read the PALI Code of Ethics.