PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION OF THE

International Association for Identification

Focused on furthering the professional growth and knowledge of our members in the forensic identification and investigative fields. We achieve this through education, training, research, and by employing the collective wisdom of our members.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION OF THE

International Association for Identification

Focused on furthering the professional growth and knowledge of our members in the forensic identification and investigative fields. We achieve this through education, training, research, and by employing the collective wisdom of our members.

Annual Conference

Our 2026 conference has come and gone…and it was a successful educational experience. Join us next in San Diego, CA in 2027.

Membership

There are so many benefits to Membership, including free webinars. Interested in Joining the PNWD-IAI?
Learn more here!

Employment

Learn about current job postings in the forensic field. Within the PNW and beyond.

Membership

There are so many benefits to Membership, including free webinars. Interested in Joining the PNWD-IAI?
Learn more here!

Employment

Learn about current job postings in the forensic field. Within the PNW and beyond.

Annual Conference

Our 2026 conference has come and gone…and it was a successful educational experience. Join us next in San Diego, CA in 2027.

UPCOMING

Events

We are very pleased to invite you to advertise trainings on our website or provide our Pacific Northwest Division of the International Association for Identification (PNWD-IAI) members online trainings in the future.

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PRESIDENT’S

Message

Many of those committing to public service have accepted positions, volunteered their time, taken courses in college, and dedicated their lives to countless hours of training because they have a strong desire to serve others and they recognize that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to live in a safe community. Forensics, criminal investigations, crime lab, Latents, Tenprint, and other law enforcement positions embody the spirit of serving others every day. It is our duty to serve with integrity and humility, to work together as citizens and public servants to build safer communities.

I invite you to join us as a member of the PNWD-IAI where you can take part in various educational webinars and training opportunities. Our extremely talented board members will be working diligently throughout this upcoming year to put together another wonderful conference in Leavenworth, WA. You are invited to join us! Be sure to look for more details in the Spring of 2026.

Wishing you all great health and happiness!

Carl Dimock
President | PNWD-IAI

Join Our Board
or a Committee

We are currently recruiting for five Board of Directors positions opening in 2026 – 2nd Vice President, Sergeant-at-arms, and 3 Board Members. Serving on the board is extremely rewarding! If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please send your bio and picture to president@pnwdiai.org.

We are also constantly recruiting for committee members to volunteer on one of our various committees. Contact us if you have interest in getting involved with the PNWD-IAI!

LATEST

News

2027 Conference Location Announcement
San Diego, CA

Join us at Wyndham San Diego Bayside – San Diego, CA: March 8-12 2027

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

bloodstain pattern, crime scene analysis

FSI – BPA Black Box Study

Check out a recently published study on accuracy and reproducibility of conclusions by forensic bloodstain pattern analysts

court testimony, trial, jury, forensic evidence in court

Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon: Oregon v. Adams Ruling

The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon has reversed an remanded a lower courts ruling.

This ruling relates to the scientific validity of AFTE identification evidence.

2027 PNWD-IAI

Educational Conference

Our 2027 Conference Location is Just Announced! We know that many of our members count on the annual training conference to help with training credits towards certification requirements and we are thankful to have the opportunity to host a conference this year.

We hope you can join us in San Diego, CA – March 8-12!

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION OF THE IAI

Awards & Scholarship

The PNWD-IAI values our members and we are excited to offer award and scholarship opportunities to recognize them. Our Outstanding Achievement Award was established to celebrate members who have made a significant contribution in the area of Forensic Science. The scholarship fund was established to provide opportunities for those who cannot afford to attend our annual conference on their own. Your contributions help make the continued viability of the scholarship fund possible.

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