On 15.11.2019 at a meeting of the IKD Executive Committee, which took place in Vienna (Austria), the Association of Private Detectives of Ukraine, as a full member of the European family of detectives, was accepted as a member of the organization. IKD (International Federation of Private Detective Associations) - is an influential organization in the field of personal security since 1964, which brought together national detective associations of most countries - members of the European Union. By a unanimous decision of the present delegates of all European countries on the adoption, the NGO APDU became part of the European family of detective associations. Ukraine is not yet a member of the European Union, but the APDU is now equally present on the map of European detectives and European colleagues recognize our professionalism, responsibility and experience.
Representatives of the NGO APDU are also honored to represent the organization in the World Association of Detectives
The World Association of Detectives was founded in 1925 and today unites more than 1000 best specialists of private detective and security structures from 60 countries. The Association is the largest and most authoritative international organization in the field of investigation and security. Annual WAD conferences are held in different cities of the world to exchange experience between private detectives, improve their professional skills, familiarize themselves with local peculiarities, traditions, and investigation practices.