Senate Resolution by Senator Rodriguez designates July 24, 2025, as Private Investigators Day in Florida. This date is significant as it marks the birthday of Eugne-Franois Vidocq, a pivotal figure in the history of policing who founded a private police agency in 1832, influencing the development of modern detective agencies. The resolution acknowledges July 24 as PI Day within the private investigator community, celebrating the contributions of this profession.
Florida is highlighted for its substantial number of private detectives and investigators, with 8,233 professionals employed in the state, making it one of the highest in the nation for this occupation. The resolution notes the concentration of private investigators in major metropolitan areas such as Miami, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, and Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, as well as a notable presence in North Florida's nonmetropolitan regions. The resolution aims to honor the vital role that private investigators play in the state.