Mr. Carl Franco began his police career in 1951. Following a period of exemplary service, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant – with the distinction of being the youngest on his force. A continued commitment to professional development and an outstanding track record helped Mr. Franco reach the rank of Detective with the eventual merit of being granted a special authority to search, seize and arrest without a warrant.

Following a distinguished career in the public sector of law enforcement, Mr. Franco retired from the police force to seek new horizons in the field of private investigation. In his new profession, Mr. Franco quickly learned that his police experience did not adequately prepare him for the demands and challenges of the private investigation field. The authority and requirements of his previous duties relied on a badge and a gun. As a private investigator, he would rely on a very different set of skills.

Mr. Franco faced the challenge head-on and set about on a course of self-improvement and further professional training. He acquired the skills and qualifications of an Insurance Adjuster and Underwriter. He developed his people skills along with his professional affiliations. With time, through hard work and perseverance Mr. Franco carved a reputation which now spans North America, Europe, and the Middle East. He has worked with many of the largest law firms, insurance companies, adjusters and private organizations, where his outstanding capacity had been rewarded through the trust of his clients.

Based on a lifetime of gathering and refining his professional expertise, Mr. Franco set about on what was at that time the almost insurmountable task of founding the most authoritative academic institution through which he could share his vision, abilities and know-how with a new generation of Private Investigators and Security professionals. Finally, in 1980 Mr. Franco’s years of planning, preparation, and tireless efforts culminated in the establishment of the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security (CSPI), an institution dedicated to professional advancement within the private sector of law enforcement.

Today, Mr. Franco divides his time between two successful private investigation agencies under his Directorship and his “hands-on” approach to training and academic development at CSPI.