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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Houston, TX)

  • Start
    Monday, May 13, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    Friday, May 17, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    The Children's Assessment Center - 2500 Bolsover Street, Houston, Texas 77005
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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!

  
  

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

  
  

  
  

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  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

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• FIGG Workshop - San Antonio Police Department

  • When
    Wednesday, May 29, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    San Antonio P.D. - 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207 (Room 1410)

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  Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Workshop (8 Hours)

  San Antonio Police Department

  May 29, 2024

  
  

  The IHIA will present a one (1) day training workshop with expert(s) in the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, specifically designed for law enforcement at the San Antonio Police Department

  
  

  (This workshop is for for San Antonio Police Department officials only)

  
  

  This workshop is being held at the:
  

  
  

  San Antonio Police Department

  315 S. Santa Rosa

  San Antonio, Texas 78207

  Room 1410

  
  

  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

  
  

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• Child & Infant Death Investigation Course (Columbus, OH)

  • Start
    Monday, June 03, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, June 07, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbus Police Department - Training Academy
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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!

  
  

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  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 **
  

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• DNA and Genealogy Summit (Collinsville, Illinois)

  • Start
    Monday, June 10, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    Wednesday, June 12, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Gateway Convention Center - 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
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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.  

  The IHIA will be hosting pre-conference webinars.  The goal of the webinars is to prepare prospective and registered attendees with foundational knowledge of FIGG. The webinar is not mandatory but free of cost. Attend to find out how FIGG matters in homicide investigations and why you should attend the upcoming DNA & Genealogy Summit. There are three (3) opportunities to present.

  WEBINAR INFORMATION

  May 9^th, 2024, 3:00PM Eastern Time - 

  Amy Whitman, Supervisory Special Agent & IGG Program Manager, Federal Bureau of Investigation

  
  

  May 16^th, 2024, 1:00 PM Eastern Time - 

  Jeffrey Vandersip, Senior Crime & Intelligence Analyst, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, Homicide & Cold Case Unit

  
  

  May 23^rd, 2024, 10:00 AM Eastern Time - 
  

  Dr. Claire Glynn, Professor, University of New Haven, Founding Director of FIGG Program, Executive Director Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science

  
  

  To register for one of these webinars, please click below:

  FIGG WEBINAR REGISTRATION PORTAL

  
  

  *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!

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  Agenda

  
  

  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 elow the government per diem rate at $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 at $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

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• Officer Involved Shootings - Investigations Course (Lacey, WA)

  • Start
    Monday, June 24, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (PDT)
  • End
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Thurston County Fairgrounds - 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey WA 98503

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  Officer Involved Shootings Investigations Course

  Thurston County Fairgrounds

  Lacey, Washington

  June 24-26, 2024
  

  
  

  The IHIA will be presenting a 3-day (24-hour) Officer Involved Shootings Investigations Course for members of the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations.

  

  This course is currently closed for any other registrants.  OII Investigators should contact their supervisor for information on how to get registered.  
  

  
  

  If you are interested in this training event for you or your agency, please contact the IHIA at ihia@ihia.org.

  
  

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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Tacoma, WA)

  • Start
    Monday, July 22, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (PDT)
  • End
    Friday, July 26, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Tacoma Police Department - 3701 S. Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
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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.)

  
  

  
  

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  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

  

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• 2024 IHIA 30th Annual Training Symposium (Washington, D.C.)

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

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  Early Bird IHIA Member rate is $515 - (Extended Through May 31, 2024)

  IHIA Member rate is $545 - (Beginning June 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 

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  Agenda

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  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.)

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• 2024 (Exhibitors Only) IHIA 30th Training Symposium (Washington, D.C.)

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

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  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

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• Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Grand Junction, Colorado)

  • Start
    Monday, September 09, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (MDT)
  • End
    Friday, September 13, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Grand Junction Police Department - 555 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
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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

  

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• DNA & Genealogy Summit - Ottawa, Canada

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, September 12, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ottawa Marriot Hotel - 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P5R7

  Registration will be open soon!

  

  The IHIA will be in the capital city of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) for our 4th iteration of the DNA & Genealogy training summit. 

  The training will take place at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, located in downtown Ottawa.  

  This 2 1/2 day of training will be full of outstanding case studies, lessons learned, practical and hands-on training specifically designed for law enforcement investigators and support personnel.  

  *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. 

  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

  
  

  Lodging Information

  
  

  Ottawa Marriot Hotel

  100 Kent Street

  Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7

  (613) 783-4217

  The special group rate is $265 CAD per night, plus applicable taxes.  The last day to book is Friday, July 26, 2024.  

  Ottawa Marriot Reservation Link

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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

  

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• Mass Casualty Response and Active Shooter Investigations Course (Columbus, OH)

  • Start
    Monday, October 07, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 11, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbus Police Department - Training Academy - 1000 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204
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  The IHIA, Columbus Police Department, and the FBI will be hosting the Mass Casualty Response and Active Shooter Investigation course from October 7-11, 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!

  
  

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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

  

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• 2024 Cold Case Conference - Horseshoe Bay Resort (Texas)

  • Start
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM (CST)
  • End
    Thursday, December 05, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Horseshoe Bay Resort - 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657
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  The IHIA and the Texas Attorney General's Office - Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit will be presenting the 2024 Cold Case Conference from December 3-5, 2024 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas. 

  Registration Costs:

  Non-IHIA Members = $150

  IHIA Members = $125

  This 2.5 day conference will have presentations from numerous experts in the field of cold case investigations.  Each day there will be Social Networking Events, to meet with other law enforcement officials from around the world. 

  Topics include:

  Technology Advancements

  Interviews and Interrogation

  Cold Case Presentations

  Lessons Learned

  No-Body Homicide & Prosecution Cases

  
  

  

  
  

  Click on the below picture to print the save the date flyer

  
  

  LODGING INFORMATION

  The Horseshoe Bay Resort

  200 Hi Circle North

  Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657

  Phone:  877-611-0112

  
  

  Room Rates are $107 per night, plus applicable taxes. 

  The Resort Fee is waived.

  
  

  The last day to take advantage of this discounted rate is

   Friday, November 1, 2024.

  
  

  Come a day early or stay an extra day to enjoy all of the amenities offered at this great resort!

  
  

  To register online, go here:

  Horseshoe Bay Resort Reservation Link

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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

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  *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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