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Thanks to the CALI Government Affairs Committee and the hard work of the BSIS, we now have a professional looking photo identification that includes an expiration date.

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CALI President Discusses SB 731 in Radio Interview

Published On 11/22/2021

Phil Cowan with the AM 1380, The Answer Sacramento Radio Show interviewed CALI President Frank W. Huntington, III, about SB 731.

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New Requirements for Private Investigators: Frequently Asked Questions

Published On 6/30/2025

In 2024, Governor Newsom signed SB 1454 into law. This new law mandates that all agreements entered into by a California licensed private investigator be in writing and include various components.

These new requirements are specified in Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 7524 and go into effect on July 1, 2025.

To assist private investigators in implementing the new requirements, the Bureau has put together a list of frequently asked questions and answers.

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CALI Journal - Winter 2024 Edition

Published On 12/30/2024

Check out the latest edition of the CALI Journal! In this last publication of the year, we spotlight CALI's 2024 Annual Conference and Awards, District Mixers, and the newly Certified Professional Investigators (CPIs). We also feature our Member Spotlight, insightful articles from fellow private investigators, information on upcoming events, and much more!

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CALI Journal - Summer 2024 Edition

Published On 8/14/2024

Check out our latest CALI Journal! This quarterly publication provides our members with the latest news and information about our organization and the private investigation industry. The Summer 2024 edition features details about our upcoming annual conference, events, member highlights, engaging articles from fellow PIs, a special tribute to our friend, Jim Zimmer, and much more.

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CALI Journal - Spring 2024 Edition

Published On 4/5/2024

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2024 edition of the CALI Journal is now available! This edition includes information on CALI activities, updates, member news, articles submitted by your fellow PIs, and more!