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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.

  **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**
  

  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

  
  

  Embassy Suites by Hilton

  San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa

  7610 South New Braunfels

  San Antonio, Texas 78235

  (210) 534-1000

  
  

  Room rates are $161 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

  
  

  During the booking process, it will display $164, as there is a mandatory 1.25% San Antonio tourism fee, included in the room rate.  When you get to the payment and guest details page, the room rate will show $161, and then the 1.25% and taxes will show separately.    

  
  

  Parking is complimentary.

  
  

  Hotel Reservation Link:  Embassy Suites San Antonio

  
  

  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

  
  

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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

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  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:

  
  

  Home2 Suites by Hilton & Hampton Inn

  Tucson Downtown

  141 South Stone Ave. 

  Tucson, Arizona 85701

  Phone:  (520) 274-7400

  
  

  Room rates are at the Government Per Diem rate of $171 per night, plus applicable taxes.

  
  

  Parking is available for $10 per night.

  
  

  For online hotel reservations, here are the booking links:

  
  

  Home2 Suites

  
  

  Hampton Inn

  
  

  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, including prosecutors, crime analysts, investigators, etc... 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:

  
  

  Hotel Murano

  1320 Broadway Plaza

  Tacoma, WA 98402

  Phone:  253-238-8000

  
  

  Room rates are at the government per diem rate of $136.00 per night, plus applicable taxes. 

  
  

  Online Hotel Reservation Link:  Hotel Murano

  
  

  
  

  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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• Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course (Austin, TX)

  • Start
    Tuesday, April 07, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, April 09, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Austin Police Department - 1520 Rutherford Lane, Bldg 2, Austin, Texas 78754
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  The IHIA and the Austin Police Department are presenting the 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on April 7-9, 2026, in Austin, Texas.  

  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.

  
  

  **This training is specific to law enforcement personnel.  If you are not in law enforcement and feel you are eligible to attend, please contact the IHIA before registering.**
  

  
  

  Non-IHIA Member Rate:  $680.00

  Active IHIA Member Rate:  $625.00

  
  

  Event Flyer

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  Lodging

  PENDING

  
  

  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

  
  

  TownePlace Suites by Marriott-  San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk

  409 East Houston Street

  San Antonio, Texas 78205

  (210) 271-3444

  
  

  TownePlace Reservation Link:  TownePlace Suites San Antonio 

  
  

  
  

  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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• Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course (Decatur, GA)

  • Start
    Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, May 21, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    One West Court Square, 2nd floor, Rm 215, Decatur, GA 30030
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  The IHIA and the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office are presenting the 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on May 19-21, 2026, in Decatur, Georgia.  

  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.

  
  

  **This training is specific to law enforcement personnel.  If you are not in law enforcement and feel you are eligible to attend, please contact the IHIA before registering.**
  

  
  

  Non-IHIA Member Rate:  $680.00

  Active IHIA Member Rate:  $625.00

  
  

  Event Flyer

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  Lodging

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  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/No-Body Homicide Investigations & Prosecution Course (Grand Rapids, MI)

  • Start
    Monday, June 08, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, June 12, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Grand Rapids Police Department - 1 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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  The IHIA, FBI, and the Grand Rapids Police Department will present the Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution Course from June 8-12, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

  All training will take place at the Grand Rapids Police Department. 

  For non-IHIA members, 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!

  
  

  **This event is for Law Enforcement personnel, including prosecutors, crime analysts, investigators, etc... If you are not in law enforcement, please contact the IHIA to confirm your eligibility to attend**
  

  
  

  Click on the picture for the course flyer

  
  

  Lodging Information

  The IHIA has secured a courtesy block of rooms at:

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  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

  
  

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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)

  Need a sample attendance justification letter for approval?

  Click here:   Justification Letter

  
  

  Exhibitors & Sponsors

  Exhibitor Prospectus

  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

  
  

  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 Hotel reservation link:  New Orleans Marriott

  
  

  
  

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