Public representation and serves as the focal point for public information concerning the forensic identification profession.
Annual State Educational Conference, presented at a different site each year.

Additional training and educational seminars offered throughout the year at many sites.

Promotes accuracy, precision, and specificity in the forensic identification sciences.

Membership qualifications ensure that only eligible individuals are admitted as members.

Consequently, LA-IAI membership substantiates professional competency and is widely recognized by courts and other domains as a sign of distinction in the area of forensic science.

Authorized the use of the LA-IAI logo on professional documents such as letterheads and business cards.

Personal contact with the most up-to-date, talented forensic identification specialists in the state through conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Information on the latest decisions and other late-breaking items posted regularly to the LA-IAI’s web site.

An annually updated Membership Directory.

As an LA-IAI member, you will also belong to the discipline section of your choice. Through membership in this section, you will have many unique opportunities to discuss prevailing forensic identification matters with your professional colleagues within the discipline. In addition, you will have ample opportunity through the State Educational Conference and numerous educational seminars to participate in processional programs with colleagues outside of your forensic specialty.

To qualify for Active Membership, an individual must be actively engaged as an examiner, analyst, practitioner or supervisor in the forensic sciences. Active members do not lose their status because of retirement or change of position, so long as they remain in good standing, and they may hold office.

Individuals not qualified for “Active Membership” may qualify for “Associate Membership.” That category includes those employed in some aspect of forensic science, vendors to the forensic sciences, and students, to name a few.

“Associate Members” have all the rights and privileges of an “Active Member” but cannot hold presidential or vice-presidential offices.