FROM THE DESK OF THE IHIA ASSOCIATION MANAGER STEVE LEWIS

The mission of the International Homicide Investigators Association is to provide its members with support in homicide and death investigations through the provision of leadership, training, networking, resources, and expertise necessary to solve cases. As you will read below, the IHIA is fulfilling its mission.

The year 2022 was a great year for the IHIA. We facilitated more training courses than ever before. We brought our training courses to 12 different cities across the United States and Colombia. Overall, we facilitated training for almost 1500 law enforcement professionals. And during our annual training symposium, 400 people descended upon New Orleans, where they learned some exciting investigative techniques and enjoyed what New Orleans has to offer.

Also, in 2022, the IHIA was able to increase our membership by 40%. This is great news for the membership, as there are more contacts in the database to search when you need assistance in other jurisdictions.

Internationally, our membership continues to grow, especially in South America, where nearly 75 of our counterparts in Colombia attended one of our training courses. Additionally, 20 of our friends from El Salvador attend our annual training symposium.

So, what does the IHIA have to offer in 2023:

• The first iteration of the Child & Infant Death Investigation course held the week of February 27-March 3, 2023, in Largo, Florida. 110 law enforcement personnel from 15 U.S. States and 2 countries. The second course is scheduled for New Orleans in September 2023.

• The 29th Annual Training Symposium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 6-11, 2023). The first time our symposium has been held in the Sooner state.

• Training courses being planned in Arizona, Delaware, California, Ohio, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, Colombia, Canada, and Panama.

• “New” Webinars and Podcasts specifically for our membership.

• Newly designed website for better communication with our members.

• And don’t forget the IHIA Swag. Our online store is constantly updating its inventory.

Stay Safe!

Steve Lewis IHIA Association Manager