Welcome to CALI With nearly 1,700 members, the California Association of Licensed Investigators is the largest private investigator association in the world. Our goals are to advance the investigation and security professions. Association goals are met through educational programs and through aggressively advocating the needs of our profession in the government and state legislature.

As a member of CALI you enjoy many benefits other that helping fund the fight against unwanted and damaging legislation to our industry. Benefits include a membership profile on this website helping Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Businesses, and Individuals find you and learn about your expertise. Other benefits include discounts on valuable industry related services and products, an email network to find and distribute assignments, education and training sessions through local and statewide events, and invaluable networking opportunities.

With nearly 1,700 members, the California Association of Licensed Investigators is the largest private investigator association in the world. Our membership consists of experts in every aspect of Investigations and Security as well as having members located in every coroner of California. Additionally we have members worldwide and in every state.

CALI monitors legislation which may affect Private Investigators and Private Patrol Operators. Protecting the investigative and security professions is one of our chief goals. We dedicate our resources and energy to make certain that we have the most viable and effective legislative program possible.

CALI's award winning journal and its featured articles will now be available online through this website to our membership. CALI articles are written by CALI members and experts in the topic they are writing about. It is important to keep our membership up to date on current legislation, private investigator news, and current trends in our industry.