The Minnesota Association of Private Investigators and Protective Agents

If you need to find a licensed and experienced Private Investigator or Protective Agent in Minnesota, you have come to the right place. Our members are highly trained and can be trusted to provide you with expert and professional service in confidence.

SIGN UP TODAY to attend the MAPI 2023 Fall Conference this Sept 13 & 14

This year's MAPI Fall Conference will be held at the Northern Lights Hotel and Casino in Walker, MN. More details to be listed on our Events page as they become available.

Members! Thank you for attending the FREE Spring 2023 ZOOM Seminar!

This past May 6, our members enjoyed the FREE 2023 Spring Zoom Seminar, where we hosted nationally recognized Private Investigator and Author Kitty Hailey, and Security Management Expert and Author (and MAPi member!) Inge Sebyan-Black Our educational offerings covered ethics and business practice, and our members earned 3.0 hours of CEU credits.

Details on our events are always posted to our Events page.

Florida (FAPI) Association Partnership

MAPI has a professional affiliation with the Florida Association of Private Investigators (FAPI) which allows our members educational training and business referral opportunities. We have provided a link to the Membership Directory for FAPI and recommend their members for investigative and security related work in the State of Florida and beyond, as they have several members who are investigators in other states and countries.

Hire a MAPI Member

Looking for a Private Investigator or Protective Agent? MAPI applicants must qualify to join, adhere to a code of ethics, participate in education and answer to any complaints. Your investigative and/or protection needs are serious. Shouldn't you hire someone that is serious about his or her profession?

Hire a MAPI member today.

Become a Member

Become a member of MAPI and gain valuable benefits including increased visibility for your company plus access to member only information and events. You also get discounts from key vendors. There are different membership options available to licensed and non-licensed entities.

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Report Illegal Activity

Please Report if you suspect any unlicensed private investigations or protective agent activity. Private Investigators and Protective Agents are strictly regulated in Minnesota. We take all reports seriously and in confidence, and can investigate or forward your concern to the appropriate authorities.

Report Unlicensed Activity

Thank you to our Sponsors...

MAPI sponsors have opportunities to meet with our members at MAPI Events, and to provide materials and information to them about their business. For more information on how you or your business can become a MAPI Sponsor, visit our Payment page to get started.

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