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What are membership requirements for the MCPI?

Membership categories are to be defined by the Board of Directors and may be added to or subtracted from if deemed to benefit the MCPI. Section 1. Charter membership. Charter Members shall be comprised of all applicants who meet the criteria for Active membership status applying for membership prior to April 1, 1985. (see By-Laws)

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
An Active Member must be a valid credential holder under the Private Detective License Act, Public Act 285 of 1965, as amended by Public Act 474 of 2002 (Act 285); must have a minimum of two years verifiable investigative experience (insurance-adjusting experience shall not be considered for purposes of membership); must give two references; must complete the approved application; and must submit a $15 initiation fee and annual dues. The applicant will be investigated by the Membership Committee who will submit the application with the results of the investigation to the Board of Directors for their vote. The Board will meet and cast ballots as to whether the applicant should be admitted to membership. To be acceptable, an applicant must be elected by a 50% plus 1 vote. Upon failure to be elected by the Board, the applicant may appeal to a vote of the General Membership at the next scheduled meeting. The applicant will be given 15 minutes to address the membership and all qualified voters will cast ballots. Active Membership confers all the privileges of membership including voice and voting rights.

ASSOCIATE/AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
An Associate Member must be an employee of a valid credential holder under Act 285 and have two years verifiable investigative experience (insurance adjusting experience shall not be considered for purposes of membership), or a person who does not hold a valid private investigator’s license, but would qualify under Act 185 for such license and who is gainfully employed in a government position related to investigation or a person who holds a valid private investigator’s license but does not have two years verifiable investigative experience (insurance adjusting experience shall not be considered for purposes of membership). An Affiliate Member must be employed by ether a governmental entity, a law firm, or an insurance firm as a Special Investigative Unit, or a similar position with a corporate or other business related entity.” Each applicant must give two references, complete the approved application, and submit the $15 initiation fee and annual dues. The applicant shall be investigated by the Membership Committee who will report their findings to the Board. To be acceptable, an applicant must be approved by a majority vote of the Board. Upon failure to be accepted by the Board, the applicant may appeal to a vote of the General Membership at the next scheduled meeting. The applicant will be given 15 minutes to address the membership and all qualified voters will cast ballots. Associate/Affiliate Members will have voice privileges only.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
A Student Member must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college and must be majoring in a related field, including but not limited to Law, Police Sciences, and/or a Criminal Justice program. The prospective member must maintain a verifiable minimum 2.8 Grade Point Average. The student applicant must submit a completed application, submit a $15 (nonrefundable) application fee, and yearly dues. The Application Committee would then review the application and make a recommendation to the Board to be accepted or not. This type of membership does not include voting rights.”

SERVICE MEMBERSHIP
Service membership would be given to companies/persons who deal in products/services related to the investigative field. They would have to complete an application, submit a $15 (nonrefundable) application fee, and yearly dues. The Application Committee would then review the application and make a recommendation to the Board to be accepted or not. This type of membership does not include voting rights; however, it would allow these members to promote their products/services at regularly scheduled meetings of the MCPI. These promotions would be allowed prior to and after the meetings and during the social hour. This would include the setting up of booths and other displays.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Honorary Membership may be conferred upon an individual by a majority vote of the Board for a deserving individual to whom the Board wishes to extend the fellowship of its organization. Such membership will be without dues or voting privileges.

What is involved in the Application Process?
All applicants for Membership shall complete and sign the form of application provided by the Council and submit the application along with the appropriate initiation fee and dues. Such application shall include an agreement by the applicant to abide by the MCPI's Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

Membership Application
Please print off and complete our Membership Application and mail it to MCPI at 235 N Pine St., Lansing, Michigan 48933 along with the appropriate fees.

How to become a licensed Private Investigator in the state of Michigan?
All Licensed Private Investigators in Michigan are licensed by the Bureau of Commercial Services under the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth. They can be reached by calling (517) 241-5645, if you have further questions.

If you think you qualify for your license, complete the application for a Private Detective License.

The basic requirements are 2,000 hours of investigative experience (or) a four year Criminal Justice Degree or a combination of the two. The MCPI is not involved in the Licensing Process.

Once I am a member, how do I get listed in the MCPI Web Directory
Your company’s information will show on the MCPI’s Web Directory based on the information you provide in your application.

Each new member will be given a Members Area login and password which will allow you full access to the site and an area to manage your profile and listing within the MCPI Web Directory.