International Homicide Investigators Association

06/11/2026

The IHIA is now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming Investigative Technology Summit, taking place December 8–10, 2026, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

We're seeking presentations that showcase real-world investigations where technology played a critical role in advancing the case.

🔗 Submit your proposal: https://ihia.wufoo.com/forms/m1wtzr5e0vzfjg2

06/11/2026

Today, we honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Police Officer Dustin Krish of the Carrollton Police Department, Georgia, who passed away on June 9, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Officer Krish was directing traffic during construction lane closures on Highway 27 on June 11, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. He suffered catastrophic injuries and was airlifted to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, where he underwent multiple surgeries and fought courageously for nearly a year before succumbing to his injuries.

Officer Krish served with the Carrollton Police Department for more than three years. He is survived by his wife and his brother, who also serves with the department.

His dedication to serving and protecting his community will not be forgotten, and his sacrifice stands as a solemn reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face each day in the line of duty.

Rest easy, Officer Krish — we have the watch from here.

06/10/2026

🎥 Another KXAN News Interview from the IHIA Cold Case Conference

During the IHIA Cold Case Conference in San Antonio earlier this year, KXAN's Unsolved: Central Texas sat down with Patrick Turck of TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) to discuss the organization's role in supporting missing person investigations and search efforts across Texas.

TEXSAR is an all-volunteer search and rescue team whose members come together from across the state to assist communities and public safety agencies in their time of need.

Watch the full interview to learn more about TEXSAR's capabilities and whether this resource could benefit your agency.

📺 Watch here:

This week on Unsolved: Central Texas, KXAN’s Avery Travis sits down...

06/09/2026

Free for IHIA Members 🚨

Join us for Episode 1 of the IHIA's new six-part webinar series, Follow the Path of FIGG: Making FIGG Standard Practice – Integrating Genetic Genealogy Into Your Cold Case Team

Hear directly from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Cold Case Unit as they share how investigators, intelligence analysts, and forensic experts work together to make FIGG a standard part of their investigative process.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your agency's capabilities, this session will provide practical insight you can put to work immediately.

🎟️ Register today: ihia.org/event-6717490
Attend one webinar or follow the entire six-part path. More episodes and speakers will be announced soon.

06/08/2026

Today, the IHIA kicked off the Child and Infant Death Investigations Course in Tulsa, OK with attendees from 15 states, Canada, and Santiago, Chile.

The week started by examining how people perceive, process, and recall traumatic events, including what 911 call research can teach investigators about attention, behavior, and memory. Attendees also explored Proximity-Based Evidence Disclosure (PED) and how strategic evidence disclosure can improve interviews and strengthen investigations.

Over the next several days, attendees will explore child death scene investigations, forensic pathology, injury interpretation, medical findings, investigative decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and case studies drawn from real-world investigations.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this course is bringing together professionals from different disciplines and jurisdictions to learn from one another while strengthening the collective ability to investigate some of the most challenging cases in the field.

The Tulsa Police Department and Tulsa Tech are exceptional hosts.

06/08/2026

Join the IHIA and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for the Foundational Homicide Investigations Course in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, July 20–24, 2026.

This comprehensive course covers critical topics including:
✅ Crime Scene Investigation
✅ Evidence Considerations
✅ Science-Based Interviewing
✅ Exploitation of Digital Evidence
✅ Cellular Analysis
✅ Criminal Investigative Analysis
✅ Child Abduction Response
✅ Medical Examiner/Coroner Collaboration
✅ Documentation & Report Writing
✅ Courtroom Testimony

Designed for investigators looking to strengthen their investigative skills, this week-long program provides practical knowledge, real-world applications, and valuable networking opportunities with fellow law enforcement professionals.

Learn more and register today at ihia.org.

06/07/2026

Have you explored the new IHIA website yet?

The International Homicide Investigators Association has enhanced its online experience to give members more ways to connect, collaborate, and stay informed. Members now have access to:

🔹 A member forum to ask questions, share ideas, discuss cases, and exchange resources with fellow professionals

🔹 An IHIA blog featuring the latest news, updates, training announcements, and organizational highlights

🔹 A searchable member directory to connect with investigators and professionals across the globe

🔹 Improved access to training, events, resources, and member benefits

Whether you're looking for investigative insight, professional connections, or the latest IHIA news, there's never been a better time to log in and explore.

Visit the new site today: www.ihia.org

06/04/2026

The IHIA is launching Follow the Path of FIGG, a free six-part webinar series designed to help investigators, analysts, forensic professionals, and law enforcement leaders better understand and implement Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) in criminal investigations.

Episode 1: Making FIGG Standard Practice – Integrating Genetic Genealogy Into Your Cold Case Team
📅 June 18, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern

Hear from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Cold Case Unit as they share how a multidisciplinary approach involving investigators, intelligence analysts, and forensic experts has made FIGG a standard part of their cold case strategy.

Presenters include:
• Roger Davis, Special Agent-in-Charge
• Dana Forney, Criminal Intelligence Director
• Hallie Dreyer, DNA Laboratory Supervisor

This session is ideal for agencies looking to establish or expand their use of genetic genealogy to generate new leads and improve outcomes for victims and families.

🔗 Register today: https://ihia.org/event-6717490
Free for IHIA members. Attend one session or follow the entire six-part path.

06/02/2026

One of the most valuable parts of the International Homicide Investigators Association community is the network behind it.

Have you ever developed a new lead on a case and needed to reach someone in another department, maybe across the country, or even in another part of the world? Too often that means a Google search, a generic phone number, having to contact Interpol and a long chain of cold calls hoping to find the right person who can help.

IHIA members don’t have to start from scratch.

With membership comes access to a powerful global database of thousands of investigators and homicide professionals. In just a few clicks, members can search, identify, and connect directly with colleagues who may have the information, experience, or jurisdiction needed to move a case forward.

Even better, this network is available wherever you are—whether you’re accessing it through the IHIA website or using the IHIA mobile app right from your phone.

Because in homicide investigations, the right connection at the right time can make all the difference.

🔎 Learn more about IHIA membership and the benefits of joining: https://ihia.org/join

05/31/2026

The IHIA and the Grand Prairie Police are bringing investigators and technology partners together for a three-day training event focused on the tools and technologies shaping modern criminal investigations.

From AI and facial recognition to CAST, digital forensics, investigative genetic genealogy, biometrics, vehicle data, social media analysis, license plate readers, and more, attendees will gain practical, real-world insights from investigators who have successfully used these technologies to solve cases.

📢 The IHIA is now accepting presentation proposals from law enforcement investigators and technology partners. Sessions will feature cases presented alongside the technology experts who helped move the investigation forward.

Learn more, submit a proposal, or explore exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities: ihia.org/event-6696495