About

The California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA) is a non-profit organization that was formed in the late 1960' s when homicide detectives from Los Angeles and San Francisco met over dinner to discuss the Zodiac Killer investigation.

This simple dinner gathering grew into what is now the largest organization of homicide and death investigation professionals in the United States.

Since its inception, the CHIA membership has grown to over 1400 members that include law enforcement representatives from all of the Western States and Canada.

A Board of Directors comprised of investigators from seven California law enforcement agencies governs the Association. An Advisory Board of four retired homicide investigators supports the Board.