Code of Ethics
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Code of Ethics

All IAAI Members agree to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics.
  • I will, as a fire/arson investigator, regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession.
  • I will conduct both my personal and official life so as to inspire the confidence of the public. I will exhibit professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the performance of my duties.
  • I will not use my profession and my position of trust for personal advantage or profit.
  • I will regard my fellow investigators with the same standards as I hold for myself. I will never betray a confidence nor otherwise jeopardize their investigation.
  • I will regard it my duty to know my work thoroughly. It is my further duty to avail myself of every opportunity to learn more about my profession.
  • I will avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an honest and unbiased investigation.
  • I will make no claim to professional qualifications which I do not possess.
  • I will share all publicity equally with my fellow investigators, whether such publicity is favorable or unfavorable.
  • I will be dutiful to my superiors, to my subordinates, and to the organization I represent.
  • I will utilize electronic media and other communication technologies in a professional manner that does not exhibit, dishonor or demean my profession or the International Association of Arson Investigators.
  • As a fire/arson investigator, I am first and foremost, a truth seeker.
Approved by the IAAI Board of Directors - 10.10.2020