ABOUT NCIAI
The North Carolina Division of the International Association for Identification (NCIAI) is a regional division of the International Association for Identification (IAI). The NCIAI is committed to enhancing and improving the field of forensic science, educating and training others in the field, and sharing struggles and accomplishments. The NCIAI hosts an annual conference in different areas of the state each fall.
President's Welcome
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Words cannot express the gratitude and pride that I have being selected to serve you all as the new President of the North Carolina Division of the International Association for Identification (NCIAI). When I joined the NCIAI as a member, I never imagined that you all would bestow upon me the honor of representing our division at this level. The NCIAI was established on February 6, 1938, and is the third longest standing division under the International Association for Identification. There is a long history of past presidents that came before me that helped lay the foundation for us to follow. I would like to thank the nomination committee of past presidents for selecting me to be a part of the long tradition of exceptional people who’ve received this honor and entrusting me to carry out the duties of the President. I would also like to thank all our past and current Officers, Board Members, and Committee Members for teaching me everything that it takes to make this division successful.
As we transition into this new year, I would like to focus on what the core values are that make the NCIAI so great. My goal over the next year is to abide by the principles set forth in our Constitution that encourage continued education, scientific research, standardization, and keeping our members informed on the latest techniques, best practices, and legal challenges in our respective disciplines.
Over the past few years, the NCIAI has seen a substantial growth in our membership and conference attendance specifically when it comes to our student members. One of my main objectives will be to establish relationships with our student members and help facilitate the mentorship, training, and networking that they require to become the next generation of forensic science professionals.
I look forward to serving you all this year, and I encourage you to reach out to myself, Brooke, Jaclynn, or any of our representatives with suggestions that you may have on ways to grow and improve the NCIAI. Plans are underway for our October 2025 Conference in Charlotte, NC and I look forward to seeing you there!
NCIAI Membership Options
NCIAI offers four membership options. Learn more about each membership type below.
Associate Membership
$30
Annual Fee
All reputable persons, fully or partially engaged in any of the various phases of the forensic sciences, who are not qualified for Active Membership, are hereby eligible to become Associate Members. They shall, in all respects, be subject to the same rules, fees, and charges and entitled to the same rights and privileges as Active Members, except that they shall not be entitled to election to the offices of Vice President or President.
Active Membership
$30
Annual Fee
The active membership of the Association shall consist of reputable persons actively engaged as examiners, analysts, practitioners, or supervisors in the forensic sciences. Active Members shall not lose their status because of retirement or change of position so long as they remain in good standing and they may hold office. All Active Members shall be entitled to one (1) vote with respect to each matter presented to the membership of the NCIAI for a vote.
Student Membership
$20
Annual Fee
All reputable persons who are attending a university, college, or community college taking courses in any of the various phases of the science of forensic identification and investigation who are not qualified for Active or Associate Membership are hereby eligible to become Student Members. They shall not have a right to vote or hold office, but they shall be entitled to the floor of the Conference or other deliberative assemblies of said Conference. They shall pay dues in the amount of one-half that imposed on Active and Associate members and must provide proof of enrollment in a university, college, or community college.
Life and Sustaining Memberships shall be exempt from the payment of dues and assessments. These memberships will be granted as follows:
Life Members
1. Past Presidents
2. Active and Associate Members who have paid their membership dues for the past consecutive twenty-five (25) years. Sustaining Members
3. Active or Associate Members of the Association who pay a one-time, non-refundable sum of money equal to twenty (20) times the yearly amount.
Life and Sustaining members shall be eligible to vote and be entitled to all the regular privileges of an Active or Associate Member.
Life and Sustaining Membership
2025 NCIAI Annual Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina
SAVE THE DATE!
October 13 - 16, 2025
ABOUT OUR PARENT ORGANIZATION
The International Association for Identification is the oldest and largest forensic association in the world. This professional forensic association represents a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced membership that are assembled to educate, share, critique and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines.