Senate Resolution by Senator Rodriguez designates July 24, 2025, as Private Investigators Day in Florida. This date is significant as it marks the birth 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 and highlights the substantial presence of private detectives in Florida, which boasts 8,233 professionals in the field.
Florida ranks among the highest states in the nation for the concentration of private investigators, particularly in metropolitan areas such as Miami, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, and Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach. Additionally, the North Florida region is noted for its significant number of private investigators compared to other nonmetropolitan areas across the United States. The resolution aims to honor the contributions of private investigators to the state and recognize their importance in the community.