International Homicide Investigators Association upcoming events

Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Spokane, WA) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The IHIA, Attorney General of Washington, and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in Spokane, Washington from October 12-16, 2026.

The cost for non-IHIA members is $475.00, which includes all training materials, 1-year IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.

Active IHIA Members only pay $425.00 for the course!

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

COURSE FLYER

LODGING INFORMATION

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

100 North Hayford Road
Airway Heights, WA 99001

Room rates are at the government per diem rate of $126.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.

How to Book Your Room:

Visit Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Click “Book Now” in the top right corner
Enter your arrival and departure dates
Select the number of guests and click “Search”
On the booking page, locate the “Promo Code” or “Special Rates” field
Enter code Sheriff to receive the Government rate of $126 per night
Choose your room type and complete the reservation

If you have any trouble, you can also call the hotel directly at 877-871-6772 and ask for the Spokane County Sheriff's Department corporate rate when booking.

If you have any questions, contact either:

IHIA Director of Training Operations | D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret) at deddy@ihia.org or (517) 749-4167

IHIA Western Region Director | Sr. Investigator Ed Striedinger at edward.striedinger@atg.wa.gov or (206) 992-5610

**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: Cold Case Investigative Workshop (New Haven, CT) (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The IHIA will be presenting an exclusive expert and peer-drive training, titled, "UNRAVELING MYSTERIES: Cold Case Investigative Workshop" from November 16-20, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut.

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.

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, 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

Hampton Inn & Suites
510 Saw Mill Rd.
West Haven, CT 6516
Phone: (203) 932-0404

Room rates are the government per diem rate of $130.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.

HOTEL BOOKING LINK

If you have any questions, please contact:

Director of Training Curriculum - jmcclain@ihia.org, (540) 661-6193

Executive Director - slewis@ihia.org, (813) 299-9921

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Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Westfield, IN) (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The IHIA and the Westfield Police Department will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in Westfield, Indiana from November 16-20, 2026.

The cost for non-IHIA members is $475.00, which includes all training materials, 1-year IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.

Active IHIA Members only pay $425.00 for the course!

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

COURSE FLYER

LODGING INFORMATION

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Westfield
17900 Towne Road
Westfield, Indiana 46074

Room rates are the government per diem rate of $133 per night, plus applicable taxes. Last date to book: October 15, 2026.

If you have any questions, contact either:

IHIA Director of Training Operations | D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret) at deddy@ihia.org or (517) 749-4167

IHIA Executive Director | Lt. Steve Lewis (ret) at slewis@ihia.org or (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**

To view our Event Cancellation Policy, please click on the button below.

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Investigative Technology Summit (Grand Prairie, Texas) (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The IHIA and the Grand Prairie Police Department are presenting a 3-day Investigative Technology Summit on December 8-10, 2026, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Join us for a dynamic three-day training event bringing together law enforcement investigators and the technology companies advancing criminal investigations.

Go beyond the technology and hear directly from investigators who have used these tools to identify suspects, uncover critical evidence, develop leads, and move investigations forward. Attendees will hear real-world law enforcement case studies demonstrating how technology was applied to solve complex investigations and support successful case outcomes. Each case study presentation is designed with practical learning objectives that investigators can immediately apply to active and future investigations.

REGISTRATION:
Active IHIA Members - $325
Non-IHIA Members - $375
Includes all training materials, morning coffee, a networking social event, and a complimentary 1-year IHIA membership for non-members.

COURSE FLYER:

AGENDA:

Please note: The agenda is subject to change. Presentation times, topics, and speakers may be adjusted as necessary.

LODGING INFORMATION:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
2945 S State Highway 161
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
1(682)882-6744

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
2935 S State Highway 161
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
1(682)428-7311

Room rates are the government per diem rate of $159 per night, plus applicable taxes.

If you have any questions, please contact:

D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret.) at deddy@ihia.org | (517)749-4167
or
Lt. Steve Lewis (ret.) at 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.

PRESENTATION PROPOSALS:
The International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) is now accepting presentation proposals. Proposals may be submitted by individual investigators or technology partners.

Proposals window has now closed. Email ihia@ihia.org for any questions.

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Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (LaPlace, LA) (Monday, January 11, 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

This course was originally scheduled for June 22-26, 2026, but will now be held January 11-15, 2027.

The IHIA and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in LaPlace, Louisiana from January 11-15, 2027.

The cost for non-IHIA members is $475.00, which includes all training materials, 1-year IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.

Active IHIA Members only pay $425.00 for the course!

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

COURSE FLYER

LODGING INFORMATION

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Laplace
4281 Highway 51
Laplace, LA 70068
*Room must be booked by Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites: La Place
4284 Highway 51
Laplace, LA 70068

Hampton Inn Laplace
4288 Highway 51
Laplace, LA 70068

Room rates are at the government per diem rate of $110.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.

If you have any questions, contact either:

IHIA Director of Training Operations | D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret) at deddy@ihia.org or (517) 749-4167

IHIA Executive Director | Lt. Steve Lewis (ret) at slewis@ihia.org or (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**

To view our Event Cancellation Policy, please click on the button below.

IHIA's Cancellation Policy

Digital Forensics for Homicide and Violent Crime Investigations Course (Grand Prairie, TX) (Tuesday, March 02, 2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The IHIA and the Grand Prairie Police Department will present a 3-day hands-on training event from March 2-4, 2027, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Digital evidence plays a role in nearly every investigation. This hands-on training is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with the skills necessary to properly identify, collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in support of criminal cases.

Participants will receive instruction on mobile device forensics, computer and network evidence, cloud-based platforms, digital evidence legal considerations, practical artifact recovery, report preparation, and courtroom testimony. Attendees will work through case exercises that can be directly applied to homicide, violent crime, and other investigations.

IHIA Active Members - $345

Non-Members - $395

**This course is specific only for law enforcement investigators, criminal analysts, prosecutors, and others working for a law enforcement governmental agency**

COURSE FLYER:

LODGING INFORMATION:

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
2935 S State Highway 161
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
1(682)428-7311

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
2945 S State Highway 161
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
1(682)882-6744

Room rates are the government per diem rate of $159 per night, plus applicable taxes.

If you have any questions, please contact:

IHIA Executive Director Steve Lewis, slewis@ihia.org, or 540-898-7898

IHIA Southern Region Director Caitlin Jewel, cjewel@ihia.org

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Foundational Homicide Investigations Course (Camden, NJ) (Monday, March 15, 2027)

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The IHIA and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office will be presenting the Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in Camden, New Jersey from March 15-19, 2027.

The cost for non-IHIA members is $495.00, which includes all training materials, 1-year IHIA membership, coffee each morning and a networking event.

Active IHIA Members only pay $445.00 for the course!

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

COURSE FLYER

LODGING INFORMATION

Hilton Garden Inn
1 Penn St. Camden, NJ 08102
Hotel Booking Link

Room rates are the government per diem rate of $115 per night, plus applicable taxes. Please note there is a $30 self-parking charge per night.

If you have any questions, contact either:

IHIA Director of Training Operations | D/F/Lt. Dave Eddy (ret) at deddy@ihia.org or (517) 749-4167

IHIA Eastern Region Director | Sgt. Jim Marable at jmarable@ihia.org

**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**

To view our Event Cancellation Policy, please click on the button below.

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Child & Infant Death Investigations Course (Kalamazoo, MI) (Monday, May 03, 2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 12:00:00 GMT

The IHIA, FBI and the Kalamazoo Police Department will be holding our Child & Infant Death Investigation Course from May 3-7, 2027, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

For non-members, the cost is $495.00, which includes all training materials, a complimentary 1-year IHIA membership, coffee each morning, and a social networking event.

Active IHIA Members pay only $445.

COURSE FLYER:

LODGING INFORMATION:

Pending

If you have any questions, contact:

Director of Training Curriculum, Jeff McClain, jmcclain@ihia.org , (540) 661-6193

Executive Director Steve Lewis, 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 **

To view our Event Cancellation Policy, please click on the button below.

IHIA's Cancellation Policy

Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigations & Prosecution Course (Port Charlotte, FL) (Monday, June 07, 2027)

Mon, 07 Jun 2027 12:00:00 GMT

The IHIA, FBI, and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will present the Cold Case/No-Body Homicide Investigation & Prosecution Course from June 7-11, 2027, in Port Charlotte, Florida.

All training will take place at the Charlotte County Sherriff's Office.

For non-IHIA members, the cost is $495.00, which includes all training materials, IHIA membership, coffee each morning, and a networking event.

Active IHIA Members pay $445.00!

**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**

FLYER

LODGING

Pending

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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2027 IHIA 33rd Annual Training Symposium - San Diego, CA (Sunday, August 01, 2027)

Sun, 01 Aug 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The IHIA will present the 2027 Annual Training Symposium, August 1-5, 2027 in San Diego, California.

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

EARLY BIRD IHIA MEMBER RATE | $575
Register by February 28, 2027. Member rate increases to $610 on March 1.

NON-MEMBER RATE | $675
Includes a one-year IHIA membership, a $55 value.

GROUP RATE SPECIAL | BUY 4, GET 1 FREE
Register four attendees and receive the fifth registration free.
Email ihia@ihia.org to take advantage of this offer.

LODGING INFORMATION
The IHIA has secured a courtesy room block at:

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101

Nightly variable per diem rates have been secured for the following dates:
July 30-31, 2027: $237 + $20 destination fee + taxes
August 1-6, 2027: $199 + $20 destination fee + taxes

IHIA is seeking experienced professionals to present compelling case studies, emerging investigative practices, lessons learned, and specialized training relevant to homicide and death investigations.

Presentations should provide attendees with practical knowledge, investigative strategies, or lessons that can be applied within their own agencies and investigations.

Submit Your Presentation Proposal

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
Connect with homicide investigators and law enforcement professionals from across the country, and the world at the 2027 IHIA Annual Training Symposium in San Diego.

IHIA invites organizations and industry partners to showcase their products, services, technology, and resources to professionals working in homicide and death investigations.

Explore available exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, event information, benefits, and pricing in the 2027 Exhibitor Prospectus.

View the 2027 Exhibitor Prospectus

Please review the IHIA Cancellation Policy

IHIA Cancellation Policy

Questions? Contact us at ihia@ihia.org