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  Texas Division of the International Association for Identification

2024 Conference - Corpus Christi, TX

Welcome to the Texas Division of the IAI

The Texas Division of the International Association for Identification was chartered in 1935 as a professional organization for crime scene analysts, latent print examiners, evidence technicians, forensic scientists, and law enforcement personnel. Our membership is comprised of practitioners from independent school districts; academia; medical examiner's offices; private industries; and local, county, state and federal agencies.

While the TDIAI is 501(c)(6) non-profit professional organization created to represent the interests and needs of forensic professionals throughout the great State of Texas, in 2021, the TDIAI Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) public charity to make forensic education, training, and research more accessible and affordable to all in Texas.

TDIAI Mid-Winter Board of Director's Meeting

The TDIAI Mid-Winter Board of Director’s meeting will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 from 8:00AM - 12:00PM. The hotel is located at 2500 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573. The phone number for the hotel is (281) 334-1000.

      

T.D.I.A.I. PAY STUDY
Results Available

 Results are now available for the TDIAI Forensic Pay Study. 

Click here to view results.

We are leaving the original study participation link open for additional submissions by members.  This will allow you to add your agencies information to the study's results.  The results will be updated with the new submissions.

T.D.I.A.I. Pay Study

Questions may be submitted to Secretary@TDIAI.ORG


GOV.UK Article

World -renowned forensics manual released openly.

The Fingermark Visualisation Manual is primarily aimed at those recovering fingermarks in a laboratory environment. It also provides information to consider when using fingermark visualisation processes at scenes.

The guide has been written for UK police operational reference and reflects common UK policing practices and the need for compliance with UK legislation.

The knowledge and guidance within the Fingermark Visualisation Manual is underpinned by extensive research and scientific rationale, which is set out in the accompanying Source Book.

Click here for additional information and links to source materials.


TDIAI President

Dan Zientek


Become a Certified Footwear Examiner

Are you a practicing footwear examiner looking to elevate your credentials to the next level? The International Association for Identification (IAI) offers certification specifically to meet the needs of the footwear discipline.

The footwear certification program is designed for those individuals actively engaged in comparing footwear impression evidence. To qualify for test participation, individuals must meet specific criteria. Years of experience as a footwear examiner, combined with formal education and documented training, will be the primary focus when determining an individual’s eligibility for participating in the examination process.

The certification process involves completing our application, fee submission, and the successful completion of both written and practical examinations. More information regarding cost, requirements, and application can be found on the IAI website, footwear certification page (www.theiai.org/footwear.php).

Click here for more information.

Inquiries can be made to the IAI Footwear Certification Board Secretary at: Footwear.Cert.Secretary@gmail.com



Latent Print Examiner Black Box Study 2022

Request for participation – STUDY NOW OPEN - Click here for additional information.

TEEX is the TCOLE training provider for the TDIAI Conferences

 

 

 

Lone Star Forensic Journal

The Lone Star Forensic Journal is accessible through the Members sections of the website.

Summer/Fall 2024 issue now available to members here.

Please take time to look over the journal.  There is important information within the journal regarding a panel discussion with the Texas Forensic Science Commission. 



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Membership

It is TDIAI’s mission to make forensic identification, crime scene identification, scientific examination and preservation of physical analysis professionals smarter, better prepared and more connected through all stages of their careers. 

If you are ready to invest in yourself and your career join TDIAI today!

Join us today!

Board Members


 Travis Kirkley

 Ashley Canon Dyna Osuna Ashley Dodson
 Board Chairperson   
 Harris County Sheriff's Office

 Plano Police Department

 Dallas Police Department Texas Department of Public Safety
 Houston, Texas Plano, Texas Dallas, Texas Lubbock Texas
    
   

Gina Riley

 Neil Carnes

Judith Miller

 Mark Wright
    
 Birdville I.S.D Plano Police Department  Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
 North Richland Hills, Texas Plano, Texas 

Conroe, Texas


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