“The APIB (Alabama Private Investigators Board), through Administrative Rule 741-X-7, grants the APIA the authority to issue CEU or credits toward license renewal and request that we uphold at least one conference a year made available state wide trough virtualy for those who cannot attend in person. The APIA holds quarterly meeting, at which, 2 CEU’s are earned by attending the educational classes. Two (2) hours are awarded to APIA member attendees. Additionally, the annual conference held in October offers classes over 2 days and awards 8 hours of CE credits to APIA member attendees.” In order to best comply with AL code § 34-25B-26 APIA, as requested by APIB, have made the training classes virtual as well so that they can be accessible to each of the congressional districts for those who don't attend in person. We have held an annual conference every year beginning in 2014 and have been graced with some of the top investigators and legal experts in the county as speakers. APIA has at least one certified trainer on the APIA Board. Upcoming events
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2026 13th Annual CE Conference Agenda,
A.P.I.A. 13th Annual Continuing Education Conference:
Wednesday , October 14, 2026
10 A.M. - 11 A.M. — APIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Location: TBA
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 PM. — ATTENDEE SIGN IN (Eat on your own, NO LUNCH PROVIDED but hotel does have a restaurant)
Visit your vendors!
12:00 P.M - 12:50 P.M. —, WELCOME FROM APIA PRESIDENT, Jim Casteel, INTRODUCTION OF BOARD & VENDORS (Call for Last minute nominations) LE award. Room AL -A
12:50 PM - 01:00 -10 Minute Break- Visit your vendors!
01:00 -1:50 Speaker Robert (Jerry) DeFatta CFE, BAL, CRT -Understanding and Investigating Internal Theft.
1:50 P.M. - 2:10 P.M. — 20 min break Visit your vendors!
2:10 PM – 3:50 - Speaker: Brent Nevison Maximizing Computer and Software use for Private Investigators.
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM -- 20 Minute Break- Visit your vendors!
4:10 PM -5:00 PM speaker (1hour) LaWanda VanHorn Rossell - Behind the Badge of the Investigator:
Self-Care and Wellness for Private Investigators.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free time; Members are welcome to hang around and visit with the vendors or get to know each other, reception will start at 5:30 PM.
5:30 P.M. -7:30P.M. —Vendor Reception -Buffet Dinner Mingle and visit your vendors! In Room AL- B
The entertainment will be announced, music, bar and great atmosphere.
This is a great time to visit with our sponsors and get to know some of the nominees for board positions.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM —Breakfast Provided
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Speaker: Isaac Peck -PI Liability and Risk Management
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Speaker: (Break Off Room) Corey Fuller - Debunking the CIA Effect: Forensics in the Real World. Riverview Room # 8
08:50 AM - 09:00 AM -10 min Break Visit your vendors!
09:00 AM – 09:50 AM Speaker-Charles Dunn & Rick Fernambucq - Trial Testimony
09:00 AM – 9:30 AM Speaker: (Break Off Room) Mark Franco - T.C.S.M. Vetting Your Clients. Riverview Room # 8
09:50 AM - 10:10- 20 min Break Visit your vendors!
10:10 AM – 11:00 Speaker- Speaker: Kelly Riddle - Pre-Employment Backgrounds vs Background Checks
11:00 AM - 11:05 -5 min Break.
11:05 PM – 11:55 P.M. – Speaker Samantha Santiago -
"Investigating Human Trafficking Networks in Illicit Massage Businesses"
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Provided) (Elections)
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM Speaker: Tim O'Rourke.
Why a Protective Services Policy Is No Longer Optional: Principles of Protective Services & The Private Investigator's Role. Pt1
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM speaker (Break Off Room). Matt Aubin - AI 2.0: The Private Investigator Edition Pt 1 Riverview Room # 8
01:50 PM-01:55 PM- 5 min Break
01:55 PM - 02:45 PM Speaker: Tim O'Rourke
Why a Protective Services Policy Is No Longer Optional: Principles of Protective Services & The Private Investigator's Role.Pt2
01:55 PM - 02:45 PM speaker (Break Off Room). Matt Aubin - AI 2.0: The Private Investigator Edition Pt 2 Riverview Room # 8
02:45 PM – 03:05 PM 20 min Break Visit your vendors!
03:05 PM – 03:55 PM Charles Dunn Ethics
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM APIA Meeting (Swear in new officers). Conference end.