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FREE Training for IHIA Members this Thursday!
Join us for Episode 1 of the Follow the Path of FIGG Webinar Series - Making FIGG Standard Practice: Integrating Genetic Genealogy Into Your Cold Case Team
Thursday, June 18 | 1:00–2:00PM Eastern
Register at IHIA.org
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Another important conversation from our 2nd Annual Cold Case Conference in San Antonio.
@KXAN_News Reporter Avery Travis conducted a sit-down discussion with Associate Director of Forensic Anthropology, Mark Ingraham.
Watch the full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=cowoa3QD…
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Ready to sharpen your investigative skills this summer?
IHIA’s upcoming training courses are filling fast. From cold case investigations to foundational homicide training, these courses are designed for investigators committed to advancing their knowledge & skills.
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Today we honor the life, service, & sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff LeMay of the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office, killed in the line of duty on April 19th.
Deputy LeMay was shot while responding to a welfare check in Wister, OK. He is survived by his daughter, parents, & brother.
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Today we honor Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, killed in the line of duty on April 1, 2026.
While responding to a disturbance in Ocean Springs, he was shot during a foot pursuit. He served 16 years.
Rest easy. We have the watch from here.
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The IHIA & St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office will present a Foundational Homicide Investigation Course in LaPlace, LA June 22–26, 2026.
Learn more & register 👉 ihia.org/event-6592024
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The 32nd Annual IHIA Training Symposium is bringing some of the most compelling and complex homicide investigations in the country to New Orleans, August 9–13, 2026 and this year’s featured case lineup is one you won’t want to miss.
Register now - ihia.org/event-6335907
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Today’s OIS & in-custody death investigations demand precision, objectivity, & a clear understanding of evolving legal & investigative standards.
Multiple course options are being offered& they fill quickly. Join the waitlist or stay tuned as additional dates are released.
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Today we honor Police Officer Brian Elliott of the Beech Grove Police Department, killed in the line of duty on February 16, 2026, while responding to a domestic disturbance. He is survived by his wife and parents. Rest easy, Officer Elliott — we have the watch from here. 💙
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The International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) is now accepting reservations for exhibit tables and sponsorship opportunities at the 2026 IHIA Annual Symposium, happening August 9–14, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
➡️ Learn more: ihia.org/Annual-Symposium
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The IHIA and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office are presenting a 3-day Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations Course on May 19–21, 2026.
Seats are limited — only 30 spots available.
➡️ Learn more or register at ihia.org.
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Despite a historic winter storm impacting travel across the country, the IHIA, @FBI, & the @GrandPrairiePD are officially underway with our Mass Casualty & Active Shooter Investigations Course this week in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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With attendees representing 15 states and Canada, this week is a powerful reminder of what our profession does best: show up, adapt & keep the mission moving forward.
A sincere thank you to everyone who fought through cancelled flights and difficult travel conditions to be here.
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Today we honor Police Officer Elijah Garretson of the Copperas Cove Police Department, killed in the line of duty on January 10, 2026. Ambushed while responding to a suspicious person call, he served with dedication. Rest easy, Officer Garretson—we have the watch from here.
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Today we honor the life, service, & sacrifice of Police Officer Terry L. Bennett of the Metropolitan Police Department who succumbed to injuries on January 7, 2026, after being struck while assisting a disabled motorist. Rest easy, Officer Bennett, we have the watch from here. 💙
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Today we honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Police Officer Stephen LaPorta of the Uxbridge Police Department, killed in the line of duty on January 7, 2026, while assisting a disabled motorist in freezing rain. Rest easy, Officer LaPorta — we have the watch from here. 💙
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Today, we honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong of the Caldwell County Constable’s Office – Precinct 3, who was killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2026. Rest easy, Deputy Armstrong — we have the watch from here. 💙
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Kick off 2026 by sharpening your skills & expanding your investigative toolkit with these upcoming IHIA courses.
✅ Designed for investigators & professionals seeking current, practical training you can apply immediately. Members receive special pricing.
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Today, we honor Deputy Sheriff Justin Bradford Mowery of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty on December 28, 2025. A five-year veteran, he is survived by his mother. Rest easy, Deputy Mowery — we have the watch from here. 💙
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