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.
It is a privilege to serve as President of the North Carolina Division of the International Association for Identification for the 2026–2027 term. Forensic science can be a challenging field, but please know that your work makes a meaningful difference and that each of you is valued. As President, I am committed to honoring our strong foundation, supporting our organization today, and building an even brighter future for those who follow. I will keep our members at the heart of our work while advancing an organization grounded in professionalism, integrity, and respect. I look forward to all we will accomplish together this year and to leaving the NCIAI stronger than we found it.
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Jaclynn McKay, MS, CCSA
2026-2027 President, NCIAI
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
Save the Date
2027 Annual Conference
Lumina Hotel and Resort on Wrightsville Beach from November 1st to 4th, 2027
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.