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Upcoming events

    • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Suffolk County Police Academy - 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, New York 11717
    Register

    Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Workshop (12 Hours)

    Suffolk County Law Enforcement

    April 2-3, 2024


    The IHIA will present a 1.5 day training workshop with experts in the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, specifically designed for law enforcement in Suffolk County. 


    (This workshop is for for Suffolk County law enforcement only)


    This training will focus on:


    DNA in 1990's and DNA in 2024 (What's available now vs. before)
    Dawn of FIGG (Changes in the last 6 years)
    GEDmatch vs. GEDmatch PRO
    Four (4) steps to get FIGG started today
    FIGG (Match lists, Family Trees, Public Records, Reference Tests, Identification)
    Common myths and misunderstanding about FIGG
    Case review(s)
    No one left behind, Q&A Session
    Thinking about other "New DNA Technologies" (Rapid DNA, M-Vac Systems, Dealing with Mixture)
    The Next Steps with FIGG


    This workshop is being held at the:


    Suffolk County Police Academy

    1001 Crooked Hill Road

    Brentwood, NY 11717

    Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.  

    Any attendees who are not already a member of IHIA will also receive a free membership for a year.

    If you have any questions regarding registration process or general information, contact IHIA Executive Director Lt. Steve Lewis (ret.), slewis@ihia.org, (540) 898-7898

    Local contact is Suffolk County Police Lt. Kevin Beyrer, kevin.beyrer@suffolkcountyny.gov, (631) 852-6390

    • Monday, April 15, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort - 2096 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
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    SPONSORED BY


    The IHIA will present a 3-Day DNA Training Summit from April 15 -17, 2024, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.  This summit is designed for law enforcement investigators seeking to understand the newest DNA technologies available to solve their cases.  Speakers with backgrounds across law enforcement at the local, state, and federal level will talk about their experiences utilizing various DNA technologies with real case examples.  

    The cost for NON-IHIA Members is $375.00

    Active IHIA members pay $325.00!

    This includes all training materials, an IHIA membership, Coffee each morning and networking events.  

    **This training summit is for law enforcement officials only.  Department credentials will be required at check-in.**

    Click on the below for more details!

    Course Flyer


    Agenda

     


    Lodging Information

    Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

    2096 NE 2nd Street

    Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441

    Phone:  (954) 428-2850


    Rooms are at the government per diem rate of $250 per night, plus applicable taxes, and reduced hotel service fee of $15 per day, plus 13% tax.  

    Self Parking Fee is $10, plus 13% tax.

    Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date is March 14, 2024 (extended to March 18, 2024)

    Reservation Booking Link:

    Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort


    If you have any questions, contact: 

    D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org, (813) 299-9921

    • Monday, April 29, 2024
    • 8:00 AM (CDT)
    • Thursday, May 02, 2024
    • 5:00 PM (CDT)
    • Kansas City Police - Training Academy - 6885 NE Pleasant Rd., Kansas City, MO 64157
    • 10
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    The IHIA, FBI, and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department will present the Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution Course from April 29 - May 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Kansas City Police Department Training Academy.  The cost is $410.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning, and a networking event.  

    Active IHIA Members pay $360.00 for the course!

    Click on the picture for the course flyer


    Lodging Information

    The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

    Springhill Suites by Marriott

    4400 North Randolph Road

    Kansas City, Missouri 64117

    (816) 3231-1300

    Room Rate is at the Government Per Diem rate of $126 per night, plus applicable taxes.  The cutoff date for this courtesy block of rooms is April 1, 2024


    Online Reservation Booking Link:

    Springhill Suites by Marriott


    If you have any questions, please contact:


    D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

    or

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org, (540) 898-7898

    • Monday, May 13, 2024
    • 8:00 AM (CDT)
    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • 5:00 PM (CDT)
    • The Children's Assessment Center - 2500 Bolsover Street, Houston, Texas 77005
    • 38
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    The IHIA and the Harris County Sheriff's Office will present the Foundational Homicide Investigations Course from May 13 - 17, 2024, at the The Children's Assessment Center, in Houston, Texas.  The cost is $435.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.


    Active IHIA members only pay $385.00 for the course!


    and


     This course includes the Buy 3 Registrations, Get 1 Free Promotion.  (For further info, email us here.)



    For Course Flyer, click picture



    Lodging Information


    SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Houston Medical Center

    1400 Old Spanish Trail

    Houston, Texas 77054

    (713) 796-1000


    Room Rates are at the Government Per Diem rate of $122.00, plus applicable taxes.  


    Hotel Reservations Cutoff Date is 4/28/2024


    Online Reservation Link:

       Springhill Suites - Houston Medical Center

    If you have any questions, contact:  

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org(813) 299-9921

    • Monday, June 03, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Friday, June 07, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Columbus Police Department - Training Academy
    • 127
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    The IHIA and the FBI will be holding our Child & Infant Death Investigation Course from June 3-7, 2024, at the Columbus Police Training Academy, in Columbus, Ohio.  The cost is $435.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning, and a networking event.


    Active IHIA members pay $385 for the course!


    Click on the picture, for course flyer




    Agenda/Itinerary

    PENDING


    Lodging Information


    Hilton Garden Inn - Columbus Easton

    3600 Morse Road

    Columbus, Ohio 43230

    Phone:  (614) 968-5200


    GSA Per Diem Rate of 122.00 USD/night, plus applicable taxes.


    CUTOFF Date for Hotel Registration is May 3, 2024.  Please reserve your rooms ASAP.


    Booking Link:  Hilton Garden Inn Easton


    If you have any questions, contact:  

    D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org(813) 299-9921

    ** This event is for Law Enforcement personnel only.  If you are not sworn law enforcement, please contact the IHIA to confirm your eligibility to attend **

    • Monday, June 10, 2024
    • 8:00 AM (CDT)
    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    • 1:00 PM (CDT)
    • Gateway Convention Center - 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
    • 216
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    The IHIA, in partnership with the ILHIA, is pleased to announce the 3rd DNA & Genealogy Summit. 

    This is another 2 1/2 day summit full of case studies, lessons learned, practical and hands-on training specifically designed for law enforcement investigators.  

    NEW to this summit:

    • Pre-Conference complimentary webinar trainings to establish foundational learning on FIGG.
    • Deep dive into genealogical research & family tree building on the last day to deepen the understanding of FIGG.


    *This training summit is for law enforcement officials and those working directly with law enforcement.  Those without governmental contact information will be vetted by the IHIA board to determine eligibility.  This includes Genetic Genealogists, who are not employed by law enforcement agencies.  Genealogists must work directly with law enforcement and must be able to provide a law enforcement contact as a reference.  If you have questions, please email Steve Lewis.  


    **Department credentials will be required at check-in.**

    The cost is $375.00, which includes all training materials, an IHIA membership, and a Social Networking Event.

    Active IHIA members pay $325 for the course!

    Click on the below for more details!

    Course Flyer

       

    Agenda

    Detailed Schedule To Be Announced Soon!   


    LODGING INFORMATION

    Two Hotels to choose from:

    (Courtesy Block of Rooms)

    * Both hotels are within walking distance to the Convention Center*



    Fairfield Inn - St. Louis - Collinsville, Illinois

    4 Gateway Drive

    Collinsville, IL 62234

    Phone:  (618) 346-0607

    *These rooms are below the government per diem rate of $107 per night, plus applicable taxes.  *The Hotel Booking - Cutoff Date is May 18, 2024.

    Fairfield Inn Reservation Booking Link:   Fairfield Inn



    DoubleTree by Hilton - Collinsville - St. Louis

    1000 Eastport Plaza Drive

    Collinsville, Illinois 62234

    Phone:  (618) 345-2800


    *These rooms are below the government per diem rate of $139 per night, plus applicable taxes.  *The Hotel Booking - Cutoff Date is May 9, 2024.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Reservation Booking Link:  DoubleTree 

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    If you have any questions, contact:  

    D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org, (813) 299-9921

    • Monday, July 22, 2024
    • 8:00 AM (PDT)
    • Friday, July 26, 2024
    • 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • Tacoma Police Department - 3701 S. Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
    • 29
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    IHIA and the Tacoma Police Department will present the Foundational Homicide Investigations Course from July 22-26, 2024, at the Tacoma Police Department, in Tacoma, Washington.  The cost is $435.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.


    Active IHIA members only pay $385.00 for the course!


    and


     This course includes the Buy 3 Registrations, Get 1 Free Promotion.  (For further info, email us here.)



    For Course Flyer, click picture





    Lodging Information


    Courtesy Block


    Hotel Murano

    1320 Broadway Plaza

    Tacoma, WA 98402

    Reservations:  (253) 238-0199


    Room Rates per night are the following, plus applicable taxes:

    Single:  $132    Double:  $142

    Triple:  $152   Quad:  $162


    50% discount for overnight self-parking.  Rate is $13.00 plus applicable taxes.  


    Hotel Reservations Cutoff Date is June 21, 2024


    Online Reservation Link:   Hotel Murano

    If you have any questions, contact:  

    Sr. Investigator Ed Striedinger, estriedinger@ihia.org, (206) 992-5610

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org(813) 299-9921

    • Sunday, August 11, 2024
    • 4:00 PM (CDT)
    • Friday, August 16, 2024
    • 12:00 PM (CDT)
    • Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill - 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Register

     


    Early Bird IHIA Member rate is $515 - (Through April 30, 2024)

    IHIA Member rate is $545 - (Beginning May 1, 2024)

    Non-Member rate is $595

    Symposium Attendance Justification Letter Sample

    Symposium Special

    Buy 4 Symposium Registrations and Get 1 Free!

    (Email IHIA to facilitate this promotion)

    Exhibitors Information

    EXHIBITORS PROSPECTUS

    For exhibiting questions, please contact:  Collette Csintyan

    Flyer 

    (click to download)


    Agenda

    (click to download)

    To Be Announced


    Symposium Week Schedule of Events

    Sunday - August 11, 2024 - 4pm - 7pm - Welcome Reception/Registration

    Monday - August 12, 2024 - 8am - 5pm - Opening Ceremony & Presentations

    Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - 8am - 5pm - Presentations

    Wednesday - August 14, 2024 - 8am - 5pm - Presentations

    Thursday - August 15, 2024 - 8am - 5pm - Presentations

    Friday - August 16, 2024 - 8am -12 pm - Presentations

    Monday and Thursday Night -  Social Networking Events

    All educational courses and exhibit area will be held at the

    Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill

    400 New Jersey Ave NW

     Washington, DC 20001

    Phone:  (202) 737-1234



    Room Rates at the Hyatt Regency are the government per diem rate of $176 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

    The daily valet parking rate is $62.00 per day, plus tax.

    There is self-parking at several locations near the hotel for a reduced cost.  There is parking at Union Station, which is only a couple blocks away. 

    If calling in to make a reservation, call (202) 737-1234.  The Group Code for this event is:  G-HIA4

    Online Hotel Reservation Booking Link: 

    Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill


    (The IHIA contracted directly with the Hyatt Regency for these rates.  We have not contracted with any other 3rd party marketing group to assist with reservations at the Hyatt.  Please utilize the attached reservation link to book rooms for the symposium.)

    BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS!

    • Sunday, August 11, 2024
    • 4:00 PM (CDT)
    • Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • 5:00 PM (CDT)
    • Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill - 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Register


     

    Early Bird Member rate was $515 - (Through April 30, 2024)

    Member rate is now $545 - (Beginning May 1, 2024)

    Non-Member rate is $595

    Symposium Special

    Buy 4 Symposium Registrations and Get 1 Free!

    (Email IHIA to facilitate this promotion)

    Exhibitors Information

    To Be Announced:

    For exhibiting opportunities, please contact:  Collette Csintyan

    Flyer 

    (click to download)

    To Be Announced:

    Agenda

    (click to download)

    To Be Announced:


    All educational courses and exhibit area will be held at the

    Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill


    400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

    To Be Announced:

    • Monday, September 09, 2024
    • 8:00 AM (MDT)
    • Friday, September 13, 2024
    • 5:00 PM (MDT)
    • Grand Junction Police Department - 555 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
    • 89
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    The IHIA and the Grand Junction Police Department, in Grand Junction, Colorado will present the Foundational Homicide Investigations Course from September 9-13, 2024 at the Grand Junction Police Department.  The cost is $435.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.


    Active IHIA members only pay $385.00 for the course!


    and


     This course includes the Buy 3 Registrations, Get 1 Free Promotion.  (For further info, email us here.)



    For Course Flyer, click picture





    Lodging Information


    Two hotels have provided a courtesy block for this course.  There is another large event going on the same week and locating government per diem rates were difficult.  The two hotels listed below provided the lowest possible rate allowed.  ($179 per night, plus applicable taxes)  Feel free to search for other locations.  


    Hampton Inn Grand Junction

    Downtown/Historic Main Street

    205 Main Street

    Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Phone:  (970) 243-3222


    Cutoff Date for Hotel Reservation is August 8, 2024


    Hotel Registration Booking Link:  Hampton Inn Grand Junction


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    Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Junction

    Downtown/Historic Main Street

    225 Main Street

    Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Phone:  (970) 242-2525


    Cutoff Date for Hotel Reservation is August 8, 2024


    Hotel Registration Booking Link:   Fairfield Inn Grand Junction

    If you have any questions, contact:  

    Sr. Investigator Ed Striedinger, edward.striedinger@atg.wa.gov, (206) 992-5610.

    or

    Lt. Steve Lewis (ret), slewis@ihia.org(813) 299-9921

Past events

Monday, February 26, 2024 Mass Casualty Response and Active Shooter Investigations Course (Largo, FL)
Monday, January 29, 2024 Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Monday, December 04, 2023 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Grand Prairie, Texas)
Monday, October 30, 2023 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution (Mesa, Arizona)
Monday, October 02, 2023 DNA and Genealogy Summit (Washington, D.C.)
Monday, September 25, 2023 Homicide Investigations Course (Bogota, Colombia)
Monday, September 18, 2023 Child & Infant Death Investigation Course (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Tuesday, August 08, 2023 2023 Leadership/Management Seminar
Sunday, August 06, 2023 2023 IHIA 29th Annual Training Symposium (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Monday, July 10, 2023 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Omaha, Nebraska)
Monday, June 26, 2023 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution (Nashville, TN)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Homicide Investigations Course (Bogota, Colombia)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy & the United Kingdom (Kent, England)
Monday, May 22, 2023 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Riverside, California)
Monday, April 10, 2023 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Louisville, KY)
Monday, March 20, 2023 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution (New Castle, Delaware)
Monday, March 13, 2023 Cold Cases and Beyond: Genealogy, DNA and More...Remember when DNA was just DNA? (San Diego, California)
Monday, February 27, 2023 Child & Infant Death Investigation Course (Largo, Florida)
Monday, January 23, 2023 Mass Casualty Response and Active Shooter Investigations Course (Chandler, Arizona)
Monday, December 05, 2022 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Monday, October 03, 2022 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Spokane, WA)
Tuesday, August 09, 2022 2022 Leadership/Management Seminar
Sunday, August 07, 2022 2022 IHIA 28th Annual Training Symposium - New Orleans, LA
Monday, July 18, 2022 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution (Miami, FL)
Monday, June 13, 2022 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Colorado Springs, CO)
Monday, June 06, 2022 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Valhalla, NY)
Monday, May 16, 2022 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Nashua, NH)
Monday, April 25, 2022 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Columbus, OH)
Monday, April 04, 2022 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Louisville, KY)
Monday, March 28, 2022 Mass Casualty/Targeted Violence Course (North Chesterfield, VA)
Monday, February 14, 2022 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution (Newtown, PA)
Monday, February 07, 2022 Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Dimondale, MI)
Monday, December 06, 2021 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Norman, OK)
Monday, November 01, 2021 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation/Prosecution Course (Tampa, FL)
Sunday, August 08, 2021 2021 IHIA 27th Annual Training Symposium Washington, D.C.
Monday, June 14, 2021 Advanced Homicide/Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Chandler, AZ)
Monday, May 17, 2021 Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation/Prosecution Course (Washington, D.C.)
Monday, March 02, 2020 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Newtown, PA)
Monday, January 27, 2020 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigations Course (Tampa)
Monday, November 11, 2019 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Las Vegas)
Monday, September 16, 2019 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Columbus)
Monday, September 16, 2019 Sponsor for the IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Inv Course (Columbus)
Monday, August 26, 2019 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course (Murfreesboro, TN)
Monday, August 26, 2019 Sponsor for IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course (Murfreesboro, TN)
Tuesday, August 06, 2019 2019 Management Seminar
Sunday, August 04, 2019 2019 IHIA 26th Annual Training Symposium Austin Texas, Symposium Page
Sunday, August 04, 2019 Exhibitor for the 2019 IHIA 26th Annual Training Symposium - Austin Texas
Monday, June 03, 2019 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Buffalo)
Monday, May 13, 2019 Sponsor for IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course (Atlantic City)
Monday, May 13, 2019 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course (Atlantic City)
Monday, May 06, 2019 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Tampa)
Monday, May 06, 2019 Sponsor for the IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Inv Course (Tampa)
Monday, March 25, 2019 Sponsor for IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course (Sacramento West)
Monday, March 25, 2019 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (Sacramento - West)
Monday, March 11, 2019 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course (New Orleans)
Monday, March 11, 2019 Exhibitor for the IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Inv Course (New Orleans)
Monday, November 05, 2018 IHIA Advanced Homicide / Violent Crimes Investigations Course
Monday, October 15, 2018 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (West)
Monday, September 17, 2018 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (East)
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 2018 Management Seminar
Sunday, July 29, 2018 25th Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Sunday, July 29, 2018 Exhibitor for the 25th Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Monday, May 21, 2018 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigators Course
Monday, October 02, 2017 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (South)
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2017 Management Seminar
Sunday, June 25, 2017 24th Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Sunday, June 25, 2017 Exhibitor for the 24th Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Monday, April 17, 2017 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (East / South)
Monday, March 20, 2017 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (North)
Monday, March 06, 2017 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (East)
Monday, October 17, 2016 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (West)
Sunday, July 31, 2016 23rd Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Sunday, July 31, 2016 Exhibitor for the 23rd Annual IHIA Training Symposium
Monday, May 09, 2016 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (North)
Monday, April 18, 2016 IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course (East)
Sunday, August 16, 2015 2015 IHIA Annual Training Symposium


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