Person of The Year Gala!
Please Join us on November 4th, 2026, at the prestigious Yale Club in New York City as we Celebrate our Honorees, NYPD Assistant Chief Andrew Arias, Investigator of the Year Emmanuelle Welch, Eugene Fink Award winner Mario Doyle and Law Enforcement News Advocate James Gagliano. Tickets include an open bar all night and a full sit down dinner. Tickets Start at $200. Discounts available for tables. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR Register Here!
Welcome to Associated Licensed Detectives Of New York State
For 75 years, ALDONYS has worked on behalf of licensed private investigators, agency licensees and security guard firms as an advocate for the industry by raising the standards and skills of its members through education, improved standards and awareness.
As New York State’s largest organization for licensed private investigators and security service providers, our membership represents professionals with expert knowledge in a wide range of private security specialties.
Northeast Compact
ALDONYS is proud to announce that we are now part of the Northeast Compact. This Compact is a Regional Partnership for Professional Collaboration among three respected investigative associations:
-Associated Licensed Detectives of New York (ALDONYS)
-New Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Association (NJLPIA) https://www.njlpia.org/
-Connecticut Private Investigators Association (CPIA) https://www.ct-investigators.com/
This Compact enhances professional development, fosters interstate networking and helps expand access to resources for members across participating associations.
Through a Memorandum of Understanding, members of participating associations are granted reciprocal affiliate membership privileges. This allows members of each association to join, participate in and benefit from the activities, training and resources of fellow associations - fostering true regional collaboration while maintaining each association’s independence.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to elevate the standards of our profession and support investigators through cooperation, communications and community.
About Us
Founded in 1950 as a not-for-profit industry membership association, ALDONYS is the largest New York State organization solely representing the interests of licensed private investigators and watch, guard and patrol agencies for the express purpose of:
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Promoting a favorable image of the profession and industry
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Providing a forum for the interchange of ideas and information and to find solutions to problems of the profession
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Offering educational programs to members
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Developing strategies to raise the standards of the profession
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Providing a forum to foster harmony and promote goodwill among members
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Disseminating the true spirit of patriotism and loyalty
AnnouncementS
ALDONYS Code of Ethics
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To promote public respect and confidence by rendering efficient and dependable service.
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To adhere to a high standard or moral and ethical conduct.
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To serve the legal profession, industry, commerce and the general public with integrity.
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To endeavor to render to clients exemplary service by employing proper and authorized personnel.
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To undertake assignments with an unbiased and open mind and report the facts as found.
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To refrain from improper and unethical solicitation of business.
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To assist, when necessary, law enforcement officers and the duly constituted authorities.
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To assist the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, in purging the profession of abusive practices and eliminating unlicensed practitioners.
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To work in harmony with our colleagues and clients so as to foster cordial relationships.
Preamble to the ALDONYS By-Laws
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To promote a favorable image of the licensed private investigator and watch, guard and patrol license holders, their companies and their employees.
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To provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and information and to find solutions to the problems of the profession.
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To conduct programs of educational benefit to our members.
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To develop ways and means of raising the standards of our profession.
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To do any and all things necessary to foster harmony and good will among the members.
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To disseminate the true spirit of patriotism and loyalty.
