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• Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course (West Palm Beach, FL)

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, October 16, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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  The IHIA and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are presenting the 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on October 14-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida

  
  

  This course provides valuable information for law enforcement

  officers regardless of assignment.  It is critical for officers assigned as

  Criminal investigators, Administrative Investigators, Patrol/Detective

  Supervisors and Managers, and Public Information Officers. This is a

  highly interactive course and is limited to 30 attendees.

  Non-IHIA Member Rate:  $680.00

  Active IHIA Member Rate:  $625.00

  Event Flyer

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  Lodging

  
  

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of hotel rooms at the:

  
  

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport

  1808 S. Australian Avenue

  West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

  561-689-6888

  
  

  Room rates are at the government per diem rate of $139 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservations Link:  Doubletree by Hilton

  
  

  
  

  This training is specific to those listed above.  If you feel you are eligible to attend, but are not one of the above, please contact the IHIA before registering.**  

  For further information, please contact:

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

  Lt. Paul Belli (ret.), pbelli@ihia.org, (916) 606-1283

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• Cold Case Breakthrough Summit - Niagara Falls (CANADA)

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 17, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Wyndham Fallsview Hotel - 6455 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 3V9 (CANADA)
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  The IHIA and the Ontario Provincial Police will be presenting a Cold Case Training Summit in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  The training will take place at the Wyndham Fallsview Hotel.

  This training summit will highlight numerous topics to include:  Cold Case Presentations (Case Studies), Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Science Based Interviewing, Advanced DNA Technologies, Forensic Cellular Technologies, Important Legal Updates and many other topics.....

  This summit is intended for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, crime analysts, crime scene personnel, and those working directly with law enforcement.  If you have any questions on whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us at ihia@ihia.org
  

  Non-Member Price:  $375.00 (USD)

  IHIA Member Price:  $325.00 (USD)

  Event Flyer

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  SUMMIT AGENDA (now available)

  AGENDA

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at the:

  
  

  Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

  6455 Fallsview Blvd.

  Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2G 3V9

  To reserve a hotel room call 1 (800) 363-3255 and request the IHIA Meeting Block.

  Online Hotel Reservation Link:  Wyndham Fallsview

  Room rates are $129 (CAD) plus applicable taxes.  Friday (10/17), the rate is $169, if you plan to stay an extra day.  

  Self Parking is $25 per day, plus taxes.

  Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date is 9/15/2025

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact:

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

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

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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Missoula, MT)

  • Start
    Monday, October 20, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 24, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    National Guard Training Center - 9383 Running W. Road, Missoula, MT 59804
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  The IHIA and the Missoula Police Department will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in Missoula, Montana from October 20-24, 2025.  

  The cost for non-IHIA members 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 and get 1 free.  This works great for squads who plan on sending multiple investigators.  

  For Course Flyer, click picture below

  
  

  Lodging Information

  
  

  Fairfield Inn & Suites Missoula Airport

  5252 Airway Boulevard

  Missoula, Montana 59808

  Phone:  406-541-8000

  
  

  Room rates are $130.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  Last Day to book hotel is Sunday, September 21, 2025

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservations Link:  Fairfield Inn & Suites Missoula

  
  

  If you have any questions, contact either:  

  IHIA Northern Region Director/Captain Jeremy Christensen, jchristensen@ihia.org, (402) 968-8315

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

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• Advanced Homicide & Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Hilo, Hawaii)

  • Start
    Monday, October 27, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 31, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Arc of Hilo, Hawai'i Island - 1099 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
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  The IHIA, FBI, and the Hawaii County Police Department will present the Advanced Homicide & Violent Crimes Investigations Course from October 27-31, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii.  

  The cost is $475.00 for non-IHIA members, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership for a year, coffee each morning, and a social networking event.

  Active IHIA members pay $425 for the course!

  To view the course flyer, click the picture below:

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

  
  

  Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

  71 Banyan Dr.

  Hilo, Hawaii 96720

  (808) 935-9361

  
  

  Room Rates are at the Government Per Diem rate of $199 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  
  

  To confirm your reservation, please call (808) 969-6463. Reservations Department

  Hours: Mondays-Fridays

  8:00am-4:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm Hawaii time.

  Tell the hotel you are booking under the IHIA Training Group Rate.  The Group Code is H25225.

  NOTE:  The hotel is being sold soon and will become an Wyndham Property.  Once the sell has been completed, an online booking link will be included.

  
  

  Questions?  Please 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 in law enforcement, please contact the IHIA to confirm your eligibility to attend**

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• Cold Case Investigations: Strategies & New Technologies Summit (Salt Lake City, UT)

  • Start
    Monday, November 03, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Salt Lake Community College - Conference Center @ Miller Campus - 9750 S. 300 West, Sandy, UT 84070
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  COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS:

  Strategies & New Technologies

  Training Summit

  The IHIA and the Sherry Black Foundation are presenting a 3-day training summit at Salt Lake Community College - Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah.  This training event will have experts in numerous fields to help law enforcement investigators solve the unsolved.  Presentations will include:

  
  

  DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS

  COLD CASE PRESENTATIONS

  INVESTIGATIVE GENETIC GENEALOGY

  PROSECUTING COLD CASE HOMICIDES

  INVESTIGATING STAGED CRIME SCENES

  CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR - UNLOCKING THE WHY

  and more!

  
  

  IHIA Member Rate - $325

  Non-Member Rate - $375

  (includes a free one-year membership to the IHIA)

  Includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning, lunch each day and networking events each evening.  

  Any companies wishing to participate as a sponsor/exhibitor, please contact Erin Ryan at eryan@sherryblack.org

  
  

  To view the course flyer, click the picture below:

  
  

  AGENDA

  LODGING

  A courtesy block of rooms have been secured at:

  
  

  Embassy Suites by Hilton - South Jordan Salt Lake City

  10333 S. Jordan Gateway

  South Jordan, UT 84095

  (801) 617-4040

  
  

  Room rates are $142 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  Parking is complimentary for one vehicle, per room night.

  
  

  Cutoff Date for Hotel Reservations under this courtesy block is October 3, 2025.

    

  Online Booking Link:  Embassy Suites by Hilton

  
  

  Questions?  Please 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 in law enforcement, please contact the IHIA to confirm your eligibility to attend**

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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Coral Springs, FL)

  • Start
    Monday, November 17, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, November 21, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065
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  The IHIA, FBI, and Coral Springs Police Department will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in Coral Springs, Florida from November 17-21, 2025.  

  The cost for non-IHIA members is $475.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.

  Active IHIA Members only pay $425.00 for the course!

  and

  This course includes the Buy 3 Registrations and get 1 free.  This works great for squads who plan on sending multiple investigators.  

  For Course Flyer, click picture below

  
  

  Lodging Information

  
  

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

  
  

  Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel

  11775 Heron Bay Boulevard

  Coral Springs, Florida 33076

  Phone:  954-753-5598

  
  

  Room rates are $139.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.

  
  

  The cutoff date for hotel reservations under this courtesy block is 

  October 24, 2025.

  
  

  Overnight parking is reduced to $6.00 per night.  

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservation Link:  Marriott Coral Springs

  
  

  If you have any questions, contact:  

  
  

  IHIA Training Director, D/F/Lt. David Eddy, deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

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

  ** 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 **
  

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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Lawton, OK)

  • Start
    Monday, December 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, December 12, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Lawton Police Department - 100 S. Railroad Street, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501

  Register

  
  

  The IHIA, FBI, and Lawton Police Department will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigations Course, in Lawton, Oklahoma from December 8-12, 2025.  

  The cost for non-IHIA members is $475.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event. 

  Active IHIA members pay $425.00 for the course

  This course includes the Buy 3 Registrations and get 1 free.  This works great for squads who plan to send multiple investigators.

  For course flyer, click picture below

  
  

  “This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 32 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.”

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn - Lawton-Fort Sill

  135 NW 2nd Street

  Lawton, OK 73501

  (580) 280-2100

  Room Rates are $119.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  Group Code:  G2512I

  Reservations Cutoff Date is:  November 7, 2025

  Online Hotel Reservation Link:  Hilton Garden Inn Lawton

  
  

  If you have any questions, contact:

  IHIA Training Director, D/F/Lt. David Eddy (ret.), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

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

  **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**

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• Mass Casualty & Active Shooter Investigations Course (Grand Prairie, TX)

  • Start
    Monday, January 26, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, January 30, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at Epic Central - 2935 S. State Hwy. 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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  The IHIA, FBI, and the Grand Prairie Police Department will present the Mass Casualty & Active Shooter Investigations Course from January 26-30, 2026, in Grand Prairie, Texas.  All training will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at Epic Central.  The cost is $475.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning, and a networking event.  

  Active IHIA Members pay $425.00 for the course!

  Click on the picture for the course flyer

  
  

  Lodging Information

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites

  Grand Prairie at Epic Central

  2935 State Hwy. 161

  Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

  Room rates are $159 per night, plus applicable taxes.

  The hotel cutoff date for reservations is December 25, 2025.

  Hotel Online Reservation Link:   Hilton Garden Inn

  
  

  If you have any questions, contact:  

  IHIA Training Director, D/F/Lt. David Eddy, deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

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

  ** 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 **
  

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• UNRAVELING MYSTERIES: Advanced Cold Case Training (San Antonio, TX)

  • Start
    Monday, February 23, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, February 27, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    San Antonio Police Training Academy - 12200 SE Loop 410 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214
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  The IHIA will be presenting an exclusive training course, titled, "UNRAVELING MYSTERIES:  Advanced Cold Case Training" from February 23-27, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas at the San Antonio Police Academy.  

  This course will provide a unique opportunity for law enforcement investigators to actively work unsolved cases, learn the most recent advances in forensics and develop new leads and forensic opportunities to solve some of their most difficult unsolved violent crimes. 

  The course moderators are:

  Anne Marie Schubert - Former Sacramento District Attorney with 32 years experience; Nationally recognized expert on forensic DNA and Cold Cases.  Led the prosecution of the Golden State Killer.

  Lieutenant Nuno Tavares  - Former Lieutenant with Placer County District Attorney's Office and a 27 year career; numerous investigative excellence awards, POST instructor and frequent lecturer at numerous homicide conferences.

  They will be joined by several other experts, to include a Forensic Pathologist, Deputy District Attorney, DNA Criminalist, Genetic Genealogist and others as needed.  

  The cost for this week-long training course is $700 for non-IHIA members and $650 for Active IHIA members.

  For more information, click on the below flyer:

  
  

  
  

  To participate in the case presentation, please go to the following link and provide a summary of the case. 

  UNSOLVED CASE PRESENTATION   

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  
  

  PENDING

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact:

  IHIA Training Director - D/F/Lt. David Eddy (ret.), deddy@ihia.org, (517) 749-4167

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

  
  

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

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• Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course (Hobart, IN)

  • Start
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, February 26, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hobart Police Sub-Station (Southlake Mall) - 2109 Southlake Mall Dr., Merrillville, IN 46410
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  The IHIA and the Hobart Police Department are presenting the 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on February 24-26, 2026, in Hobart, Indiana.  

  (This course was previously scheduled for September 30-October 2, but was postponed to the February dates.)

  (This location is about 45 minutes south of downtown Chicago.)

  
  

  This course provides valuable information for law enforcement

  officers regardless of assignment.  It is critical for officers assigned as

  Criminal investigators, Administrative Investigators, Patrol/Detective

  Supervisors and Managers, and Public Information Officers. This is a

  highly interactive course and is limited to 30 attendees.

  Non-IHIA Member Rate:  $680.00

  Active IHIA Member Rate:  $625.00

  Event Flyer

  (click picture to download)

  
  

  Lodging

  
  

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of hotel rooms at the:

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn - Merrillville

  7775 Mississippi Street

  Merrillville, Indiana 46410

  219-769-7100

  
  

  Room rates are at the government per diem rate of $110 per night, plus applicable taxes.

  Cutoff Date to reserve rooms is no later than 1/23/2026

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservations Link:  Hilton Garden Inn  

  
  

  
  

  This training is specific to those listed above.  If you feel you are eligible to attend, but are not one of the above, please contact the IHIA before registering.**  

  For further information, please contact:

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

  Lt. Paul Belli (ret.), pbelli@ihia.org, (916) 606-1283

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• Advanced Homicide & Violent Crimes Investigations Course (Tucson, AZ)

  • Start
    Monday, March 09, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, March 13, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Tucson Police Department - 1310 W. Miracle Mile Tucson, AZ 85705
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  The IHIA, FBI, and the Tucson Police Department will present the Advanced Homicide & Violent Crimes Investigations Course from March 9-13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.  

  The cost is $475.00 for non-IHIA members, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership for a year, coffee each morning, and a social networking event.

  Active IHIA members pay $425 for the course!

  To view the course flyer, click the picture below:

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of room at:

  PENDING
  

  Questions?  Please 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 in law enforcement, please contact the IHIA to confirm your eligibility to attend**

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• Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course (Tacoma, WA)

  • Start
    Monday, March 23, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Tacoma Police Department - 3701 S. Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
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  The IHIA and the Tacoma Police Department are presenting the 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on March 23-25, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington

  
  

  This course provides valuable information for law enforcement

  officers regardless of assignment.  It is critical for officers assigned as

  Criminal investigators, Administrative Investigators, Patrol/Detective

  Supervisors and Managers, and Public Information Officers. This is a

  highly interactive course and is limited to 30 attendees.

  Non-IHIA Member Rate:  $680.00

  Active IHIA Member Rate:  $625.00

  Event Flyer

  (click picture to download)

  
  

  Lodging

  
  

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of hotel rooms at the:

  
  

  PENDING

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservations Link:  PENDING

  
  

  
  

  This training is specific to those listed above.  If you feel you are eligible to attend, but are not one of the above, please contact the IHIA before registering.**  

  For further information, please contact:

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

  Lt. Paul Belli (ret.), pbelli@ihia.org, (916) 606-1283

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• 2026 Cold Case Conference (San Antonio, Texas)

  • Start
    Monday, April 13, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Jack Guenther Pavilion at The Briscoe Museum - 210 W. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
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  The IHIA and the Texas Attorney General's Office - Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit will be presenting the 2nd Annual 2026 Cold Case Conference from April 13-15, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 

  Registration Costs:

  Non-IHIA Members = $225.00

  IHIA Members = $175.00

  This 3 day conference will have presentations from numerous experts in the field of cold case investigations.  

  TCOLE credits will be available for investigators and prosecutors!

  Conference Flyer (click picture for a pdf)

  
  

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  Multiple Options for Nearby Hotels

  
  

  The contracted hotels are for a courtesy block of rooms, at the Government Per Diem rate of $137 per night, plus applicable taxes. 

  
  

  Please reserve your rooms as soon as possible, as they will fill up quickly.  

  
  

  Hyatt Regency - San Antonio Riverwalk

  123 S. Losoya Street

  San Antonio, Texas 78205

  Phone:  (210) 222-1234

  
  

  Hyatt Regency Reservation Link:   Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn - San Antonio Riverwalk

  408 East Houston Street

  San Antonio, Texas 78205

  (210) 222-8811

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn Reservation Link:  Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Riverwalk

  
  

  The Westin - San Antonio Riverwalk

  420 W. Market Street

  San Antonio, Texas 78205

  (210) 224-6500

  
  

  The Westin Reservation Link:  The Westin San Antonio Riverwalk

  
  

  
  

  
  

  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 training event 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.  If you have questions, please email Steve Lewis.  

  

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• 2026 IHIA 32nd Annual Training Symposium - New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Start
    Sunday, August 09, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, August 13, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Warehouse Arts District - 859 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130

  Register

  

  The IHIA, FBI, New Orleans Police Department, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will present the 2026 Annual Training Symposium, August 9-13, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

              

  This 32nd Symposium will be held at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, located across from the Convention Center.  

  
  

  This symposium is intended for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, crime analysts, crime scene personnel, and those working directly with law enforcement.  If you have any questions on whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us at ihia@ihia.org

  
  

  IHIA Member Rate (Early Bird) - $550

  (ends April 30, 2026, then $580 for Active Members)

  
  

  Non-Member Rate - $635
  

  (includes one-year membership, valued at $55)

  Group Rate Special - Buy 4, Get 1 Free

  (Email ihia@ihia.org to facilitate this promotion)

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  Click here:   Justification Letter

  
  

  Exhibitors & Sponsors

  Exhibitor Prospectus - PENDING

  Contact the IHIA Event Planner, Jennifer Thornton, at jennifer@ihia.org

  Presentation Proposals

  Interested in presenting at the symposium, please click this link to submit your proposal:

  2026 Presentation Proposal

  
  

  Symposium Flyer

  PENDING

  Agenda

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  Symposium Schedule (at a glance)

  Sunday, August 9 - 4:00PM - 7:00PM (Welcome Reception & Early Check-In)

  Monday, August 10 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Opening Ceremonies & Presentations)

  Tuesday, August 11 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)

  Wednesday, August 12 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)

  Thursday, August 13 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)

  
  

  Lodging, Presentation & Exhibits

  
  

  New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

  859 Convention Center Blvd.

  New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

  Phone:   (504) 613-2888

  
  

  Lodging Rates:  Prevailing government per diem rate for August 2026, plus 16.20% (current tax rate) per room, per night. (Currently $133 per night)

  
  

  Online reservation link is PENDING

  
  

  Please review our Registration Cancellation Policy

  IHIA Cancellation Policy

  
  

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