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Licensing Law Tracker launches with ten states
The first edition of USCLI’s dated, sourced log of private investigator licensing law and rules.
Nine practice guides published
Plain-language guides to the DPPA, GLBA pretexting, the FCRA, recording consent, Brady and Giglio, expert testimony, Garrity, FOIA, and location tracking.
50-state licensing directory
Who licenses private investigators in every state and the District of Columbia, linked to each official source.
Code of Conduct published for comment
One ethical standard for investigators, law enforcement, legal, forensic, and corrections professionals. Comments open through November 14, 2026.
Two position statements published
On human oversight of AI in investigative and legal work, and on honest representation of authority.
Founding committees begin forming
Ethics, Standards and Publications, Licensing Law Tracker Editorial, Education, and Membership committees are seeking volunteers.
IRS recognizes USCLI as a 501(c)(6) professional association
The Internal Revenue Service issued its determination recognizing USCLI as a tax-exempt business league.
Last updated October 15, 2026Source: United States Council for Law & Investigation