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The Missouri Division of the International Association for Identification is non-profit organization actively engaged in the profession of identification and scientific crime detection. We invite members of law enforcement, forensic scientists, crime scene technicians, evidence technicians, and latent print examiners who are interested in the scientific investigation of crime to apply for membership and attend our annual educational conference. See our membership page for more information. Check out the training page for more about training and conferences.

From the President
August 2011

As our annual educational conference draws near, I hope this letter finds everyone in good health. This year, we plan on doing things a little bit different than the way we have done things in the past. Instead of the usual luncheon on Saturday afternoon, we have a special evening planned for everyone. At the conclusion of our business meeting, we will meet at the Port Arrowhead Marina and board the Celebration for cocktails and a dinner cruise on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Many thanks to MorphoTrak for their assistance in making this event a reality. After dinner, the President of the International Association for Identification, Kevin Lawson, will install the newly elected officers and members of the Board of Directors. Following the installation, there will be ample time for socializing until we return to the dock. Since this is a little different from years past, you may wish to consider staying at the hotel on Saturday night as we expect to return about 11:00 pm.

The theme of this year’s conference will be the certification process. Our tentative speaker agenda will include evidence collection from computers, Crime Scene and Latent Print Certification overviews, Crime Scene Photography, and a refresher in Live Scan Techniques. Of course, there will be an array of vendors available to show the latest equipment on the market and answer any questions you may have.

As of this writing, I am still trying to get the kinks worked out of permitting our members, non-members and guests to register for the conference and pay on-line using their credit card. Check the Conference registration page to see if that option is available. If not, you may certainly remit a check for the applicable fees when you send in your registration. This feature will be available by year’s end so that everyone can renew their 2012 Annual Dues on line.

I hope to see everyone at the Lake on October 7-9.

Sincerely,
Tim Zoll
President
Missouri Division
International Association for Identification

 

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