- To select for membership only those individuals and companies whose personal and professional backgrounds and business affiliations, have strictly observed the precepts of truth, accuracy and prudence.
- To endeavour elimination of unreliable, incompetent and irresponsible members of the profession, and to further and establish a mutual feeling of trust, goodwill and friendship among the agencies and detectives.
- To establish a board of renowned detectives, to handle any grievances, that might arise in connection with an investigation.
- When you choose a member of FDDE for your investigative work, you are choosing a professional in their field, who works according to the association's code of ethics.