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Why Join CALI?

  • CALI is the largest private investigator association in the world!
  • CALI has the most active PI listserv in California, providing referrals for jobs in California, the United States, and globally, on a daily basis.
  • CALI is a national leader in legislative advocacy & governmental public relations
  • CALI has a full-time lobbyist in Sacramento
  • CALI works hard to regulate legislation that is favorable to PIs
  • CALI offers a free electronic newsletter
  • CALI members have access to FREE PI forms and templates
  • CALI members receive a discounted price for PI business forms that have been professionally crafted by attorney David Queen
  • CALI members receive discounted registration fees to CALI educational and networking events: CALI's Annual Conference, Newly Licensed Investigator Training and Education, Experienced Licensed Investigator Training and Education, and District Meetings.
  • Professional Development
  • CALI members receive FREE registration to CALI's Legislative Day in Sacramento
  • CALI members receive special member discounts on products and services
  • Licensed CALI members are listed in the Find An Investigator search
  • CALI's 14 Districts in California host quarterly local meetings

Member Benefits & Programs

CALI members have access to many exclusive benefits, click here to view the many benefits and discounts.

Membership Classifications

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
An individual who is a Qualified Manager licensed by the State of California to practice Private Investigations shall be eligible for active membership.

  • Submit a photocopy of your PI license issued by the State of California to practice Private Investigations to verify Qualified Manager status.
  • Annual Membership dues

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment (Multi-year Discounts)
    • 1 Year          $225
    • 2 Years        $405 (save $45)
    • 3 Years        $575 (save $100)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
An individual who is a Qualified Manager, licensed outside the State of California to practice Private Investigations or Private Patrol Operations; and the principal place of business is outside the state of California shall be eligible for an associate membership.

  • Submit a photocopy of your PI or PPO license or the equivalent in your jurisdiction.
  • Annual Membership dues:

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment (Multi-year Discounts)
    • 1 Year          $229
    • 2 Years        $410 (save $48)
    • 3 Years        $585 (save $102)

The three largest statewide investigative associations in the United States came together to offer Associate membership an incredible benefit.  Every member within their association could join the other two associations as an out-of-state member for half of the standard dues.  Click here to learn more about this important benefit--and those organizations below.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Any individual who is an employee or a non-Qualified Manager, officer, owner or partner of a licensed private investigator or private patrol operator or is an employee of a state, federal, county municipal, or proprietary agency exempted for licensure is eligible for Affiliate membership.

  • Submit a letter from your employer, on their agency letterhead, verifying your employment status OR provide proof of employment
  • Annual Membership dues:

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment (Multi-year Discounts)
    • 1 Year          $169
    • 2 Years        $299 (save $39)
    • 3 Years        $430 (save $77)

SECURITY SERVICES MEMBERSHIP
Any individual who is licensed by the State of California as a Private Patrol Operator shall be eligible for a Security Services membership. The membership is taken as an individual and is not transferable. The Security Services membership shall not have the right to vote or hold office, to include the position of District Governor.  Security Services members do not have access to the CALI Member Listserv.

  • Submit a photocopy of your PPO license or the equivalent in your jurisdiction.
  • Annual Membership (individual membership) dues:

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment (Multi-year Discounts)
    • 1 Year          $115
    • 2 Years        $205 (save $25)
    • 3 Years        $295 (save $50)

SERVICE & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
An individual providing services/products relating to the investigation or security profession.

  • Annual Membership dues:

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment (Multi-year Discounts)
    • 1 Year          $345
    • 2 Years        $620 (save $70)
    • 3 Years        $879 (save $156)

PRE-LICENSED MEMBERSHIP
Any individual who is currently enrolled in a private or state university, community college or private accredited vocational institute and undertaking a course in criminal justice and/or private investigation discipline may be eligible for Pre-Licensed membership.  Pre-Licensed members do not have access to the CALI Member Listserv.

  • Submit proof of current enrollment in a criminal justice and/or private investigation course.
  • Annual Membership dues:

    Click here to begin an application.

    One Time Payment
    • 1 Year          $99

The Big3 Membership Program: Join CALI, FALI, and TALI

The three largest statewide investigative associations in the United States came together to offer their membership an incredible benefit. Every member within their association could join the other two associations as an out-of-state member for half of the standard dues. Thus providing them access to a network of over 3,000 plus investigators and agencies to do business with.  Click here to learn more about this important benefit–and to join the Big3 organizations.

Memberships are for individuals and are not transferable. The membership cycle is on a 12-month basis and members are assigned an anniversary date; therefore, regardless of which month you join, you will receive benefits for a full 12 months.

Tax Deductions
CALI (EIN # 23-7217129) is 501(c)(6), non-profit organization. Contributions to section 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable contributions on your federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of your business. Please consult your tax professional. California Association of Licensed Investigators estimates that your dues which are allocated to lobbying expenses are 35% for the year 2019 & 2020.

Membership Cancelation Policy
CALI membership fee is non-refundable once membership has been approved and/or for lack of Listserv usage or Listserv removal due to sanction/listserv rule violation(s).

Click here to download a CALI Membership Application

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].