Iowa Division International Association for Identification

From the President:

WELCOME - On behalf of all members of the Iowa Division of the International Association for Identification (I.A.I.). The Iowa I.A.I. was formed in 1963 as the 6th state chapter of the parent body - International Association for Identification. We have over 200 Active, Life, and Associate members and are proud to present this resource for the study of law enforcement forensics. As you browse our website, it is our hope that you will gain a strong appreciation for such scientific disciplines as fingerprints, photography, footwear, DNA, and more. Our site contains over 300 articles and links from around the world, and we thank all of them for their fine work. We are especially pleased that many of the articles in the categories listed above were authored by Iowa I.A.I. members. If you would like to contribute to our website, please contact our website host. The Iowa I.A.I. has always strived to become more diverse, with members from a broad range of experience in forensic science. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please apply through our site. It’s a great place to continue your education, ask questions with your peers and meet others in your field of work.

President Tammy Orr
Mason City Police Department
78 S. Georgia Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
641-421-3390
torr@masoncity.net

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Our Feature Article:

Dangers Children Face Online in Iowa

Investigator Robert Kramer
Cedar Falls, Iowa Police Department
Sgt. Kent Smock
Black Hawk, Iowa County Sheriff Office

Having been a law enforcement officer for over 31 years, I too am seldom surprised. I didn’t see the Dateline broadcast, but I have heard about it at the gym, at church, at social gatherings, and of course … at work. As a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Sgt. Kent Smock and I have worked hand-in-hand on a number of investigations, which have resulted in eight arrests for Enticement of a Minor – a Class D Felony. It didn’t take me long to be surprised, as two days after returning from an exhausting one-week training session, I was first solicited online. More ...

4N6

4N6 is the official publication of the Iowa I.A.I., and is published quarterly. Articles published in the newsletter cover a wide range of forensic disciplines. You may view and download past issues here. If you would like to contribute to our publication, please contact our Editor:

Alyssa Peterson
4n6editor@gmail.com

The Iowa I.A.I. was formed in 1963 as the 6th chapter of the
parent body, the International I.A.I.

FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE

The Iowa I.A.I. will again be hosting its fall conference school in November of this year.

Mark your calendars for November 1st and 2nd

Read more about the fall conference, and view the agenda here.

A special thank you goes out to the following companies, for their endorsement of the Iowa I.A.I.
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Have you authored and article, or do you know of an article or link that you believe others could benefit from? Contact us at: Editor.	Review membership requirements of the Iowa I.A.I. here.
	Apply for membership to the Iowa I.A.I. here.