Welcome to CALI

The California Association of Licensed Investigators is the largest private investigator association in the world. Our goals are to advance the investigation and security profession through education and legislation.

The Association has a full time lobbyist in Sacramento and we partner with the National Council of Investigation and Security Services in Washington D.C. to support their legislative efforts on behalf of CALI.

CALI members receive many benefits, including the most active Private Investigator Listserv in California, a free subscription to the leading magazine in the country on private investigator news; PI Magazine, special member discounts on products and services, reduced workers compensation rates through our State FundInsurance Program, free training Webinars, discounted access to our Annual Conference, District meetings held in your area at least four times per year, and our website provides you an individual profile page to reach more clients.

In addition, CALI offers its affordable and unmatched Newly Licensed Investigator Training programs to Private Investigators in their first year of licensure.

With over 1500 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 corner 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 eNews features articles available online through this website to our membership. CALI articles are written by CALI members and experts in the topic they are writing about.

The eNews allows our membership stay apprised on current legislation, private investigator news, and current trends in our industry.