New Members

The California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA) is the largest association in the United States that is devoted solely to the education and training of law enforcement professionals who respond to and investigate homicide crimes. Membership is not just limited to professionals in the United States; CHIA continues to acquire members from areas such as Canada and the UK. The membership cost is $30 USD annually and not transferrable.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

In order to become a member of the California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA), you must meet the following criteria:

You must be a municipal, county, state, or federal agent and/or other publicly funded, certified and/or reserve law enforcement officer.

This includes:

• Any full-time employed, or retired, law enforcement officers or technicians 
• Correctional officers
• Forensic analysts
• Forensic examiners
• County coroners
• Prosecuting attorneys and any of their investigative staff members who are involved in death investigations and/or prosecutions

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Membership Benefits

Members who attend the training conference enjoy the following benefits from subject matter experts:

• Homicide Case Presentations (not only from California, but all over the United States)
• Investigative Strategies
• The Latest in Technological & Scientific Advancements
• Legal Updates
• Networking Opportunities

CHIA provides unique networking opportunities with its 3,000 members worldwide.

New Membership Applications

Please note that New membership applications can take up to 24-hrs to process. 

*If you have a membership or previous membership reach out to Amber.

Once approved, you will receive a welcome email from CHIA.

In order to register as a member of the California Homicide Investigators Association, please scroll to the bottom of the page, fill in the appropriate information and click on the 'Next' button.