Licensing and Membership

American Society for Industrial Security, International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization of 35,000 security professionals worldwide. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

Pacific Northwest Network of Forensic Expert Witnesses is an association formed to promote ethical and thorough expert examinations and analyses of facts as they relate to legal matters. The PNNFEW exists to help support its members and increase the professionalism of the profession through training and networking and to provide attorneys a database to find experts. The Pacific Northwest Network of Forensic Expert Witnesses exists to help support our members and increase the professionalism of the profession through training and networking and to provide attorneys a database to find experts.

World Association of Detectives was founded in 1925 and remains the foremost international association of professional investigators. WAD promotes and maintains the highest ethical practices in the profession of private investigators to select for membership only those individuals whose personal and professional backgrounds and business affiliations have strictly observed the precepts of truth, accuracy, and prudence. Also, to foster and perpetuate a spirit of cooperation among its members and with all those engaged in law enforcement. Life Member.

The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) was founded in 1992 as an organization comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, mental health professionals, corporate security experts, probation and parole personnel in the area of threat and violence risk assessment. The purpose of ATAP is to afford its members a professional and educational environment to exchange ideas and strategies to address such issues as stalking, threats, and homeland security. The primary focus of this organization is to provide the necessary knowledge, tools, and support to better prepare our membership to handle these types of situations. Our commitment is to expertly address these issues through seminars and training and networking with other professionals working in this field.

Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators is a professional organization of licensed investigators. PNAI was established to assist members in their continuing professional education and to establish standards of professional conduct and behavior. PNAI is committed to promoting the well-being of the profession by working in concert with other professional associations, the state Department of Licensing and state legislators to develop regulations and laws that enhance our profession and protect the public. Past President and Life Member.