MCPI Code of Ethics

The members of the MCPI have joined together in agreement that all work and professional relationships must be of the highest ethical and moral standards. Investigators shall provide professional and competent services to all clients. This code of ethics constitutes those values agreed to by the members, by virtue of their affiliation with the MCPI. This code is to be honored and practiced as a guideline for all professional activities.

1. A member shall provide professional services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
2. A member shall observe, and adhere to the precepts of honesty, integrity, and truthfulness
3. A member shall be truthful, diligent, and honorable in the discharge of their professional
   responsibilities
4. A member shall honor each client contract, adhering to all responsibilities by providing ethical
   services within the limits of the law.
5. A member shall safeguard confidential information and exercise the utmost care to prevent any
   unauthorized disclosure of such information.
6. A member shall refrain from improper and unethical solicitation of business; including false or
   misleading claims or advertising.
7. A member shall use due diligence to insure that all employees and co-workers adhere to this same
   code of ethical conduct; respecting all persons, performing the job diligently and working within
   the limits of the law.
8. A member shall never knowingly cause harm or defame the professional reputation or practice of
   colleagues, clients, employers, or any member of the MCPI.
9. A member shall never undertake an assignment that is contrary to the Constitution of the United
   States of America or the security interests of this country.