What's New at the RMDIAI

• RMDIAI Fall Conference...Register NOW!!
  The RMDIAI Fall Conference will be held September 22-24, 2010 in Black Hawk, Colorado. Click here for the conference flyer with additional conference and registration information. Get the membership price...apply for membership today!  The General Business Meeting will be held Thurs, Sept 23 from 12:00 - 1:30pm. The Body ID Team will be holding a meeting for any and all interested the night of Wed, Sept 22 at 5:30pm. You do not have to be attending the conference to participate in these meetings, so plan on coming! NEW!! An additional session has been added to the fall conference on Wednesday September 22nd: "It's Not All Apples and Oranges! An Introduction of what a Forensic Document Examiner Can Do For You…" provided by Janette Dove Guscott and Darla McCarley-Celentano of the Aurora Police Department. These instructors have over 25 years of experience in this field of forensic document examination and will present insight, provide training, and answer questions in regards to the world of forensic document examination. This is an additional learning session that will not cost anything additional to conference attendees. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about document analysis! Also Mr. Jan Lemay of The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab will be our Keynote speaker for the RMDIAI Fall Conference Banquet on Thursday night, Sept. 23rd. Mr. Lemay is one of the most widely respected forensic criminalists in the State of Colorado and is quadruple Board Certified by the International Association for Identification. Don’t miss his insight, humor, and wit; sure to keep 'em on their feet at the Dinner Banquet! Hurry and get your training request in now. Don’t delay! A block of hotel rooms are still available for only $99.00 per night. Be sure to use conference code GRMDI10 when you call the AmeriStar Hotel in Black Hawk!!!

• FBI Latent Hit of Year
  This award was created in response to a request from the local and state law enforcement community for more details on major violent crime cases solved with the assistance of the IAFIS. Go to News & Updates to check out the videos!

• Outstanding Achievement Award
  Do you know an RMDIAI member or team that is deserving of recognition for outstanding achievement in the profession of forensic identification and scientific investigation? If so, nominate them for the Outstanding Achievement Award!

• Members Only area
  We recently added the minutes from the Board of Directors meetings for your reading enjoyment!  We also have the latest membership roster, so finding your fellow members is easier than ever! Also, if you haven't been to the Library, we've added numerous articles that we think will be of interest to you. See an article that you think we should add? Send an email to the Webmaster with the name of the article, where you found it, etc. and we will do our best to get permission to post it on the site for other members to read. And of course, you can find an archive of The Silent Witness. If you need the username and password, contact the membership secretary or the webmaster for assistance.

• Information for Certifications
  For an overview of Latent, Crime Scene and Forensic Photography certification or recertification information, click here. For more detailed information, click here to go to the IAI site. Also, for some important tips for those of you applying for Crime Scene recertification, click here.

• Job Opportunities
  Looking for a job, or changing jobs? Check our listing of job opportunities to see if there's one here for you! If you would like to post a job opening with your agency, just email the webmaster with the information and we'll get it done for you!

• Training Opportunities
  There are several training classes coming to Colorado in the upcoming months. We are always updating the site with new training opportunities that are coming your way. Click here for the complete listing!  If you have a training event that you would like listed on the site, just email our webmaster and we'll get it posted for you!

• Get in touch with your Peers
  Do you have a question or idea that you would like to share with other RMDIAI members, but don't know how to get the word out? RMDIAI now has an email distribution list available to members only!  For more information, contact Julie Kovats Fulton, RMDIAI Membership Secretary.

• So you want to be a CSI?
  Get the updated comprehensive guide to planning your career! 

Also, check out these sites for links to additional resources: http://www.criminaljusticedegree.com, or homesecurity.us (The RMDIAI does not guarantee the content or accuracy of information on external websites).
• Join the RMDIAI
  Annual membership in the RMDIAI is only $30 a year. As part of your membership fee you will receive a quarterly newsletter, discounts on training, eligibility for training reimbursement, access to other forensic professionals, and a chance to serve others in your profession. You may also recognize fellow RMDIAI members with the outstanding achievement award.

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