Kentucky
Society of Professional Investigators
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K.S.P.I. Revised Code of Ethics
1. Members shall adhere to the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the Kentucky Private Investigators Act in KRS Chapter 329A Sections 1-17.
2. Members conduct shall practice with honesty, sincerity, integrity, fidelity, morality and good conscience in all dealings with clients, other
investigators, as well as other professions.
3. Members shall provide services in which they are qualified to perform. They will refrain from accepting assignments which would be a personal or business conflict of interest.
4. Members shall preserve client confidentiality under any and all circumstances. Members shall safe guard information and exercise due diligence to prevent the improper disclosure of that information.
5. Members shall ensure that all clients are dealt with justly, and impartial regardless of social, political, racial, ethnic, or religious considerations, economic status, or physical characteristics.
6. Members shall perform his/her duties in accordance with the law and the highest moral principals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
7. Members will make all reporting based upon truth and fact and will express honest opinions on that basis.
8. Members shall explain to the full satisfaction to all clients any fees and charges in his case and to render a factual report.
9. Members shall ensure any obligations and responsibilities in contracts and mutual agreements should be met in a timely manner, and the
principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those engaged in investigative work should never be abused.
10. Members shall assist, when necessary, law enforcement officers and the duty constituted authorities.
11. Members shall ensure their conduct does not bring discredit to the investigative profession.
12. Members shall not maliciously injure the professional reputation or practice of colleagues.