Membership

The California Homicide Investigators Association 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 limited strictly to professionals in the United States, and the cost is $25 USD annually. 

In order to become a member of the California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA), you must meet the following criteria: any municipal, county, state, federal agents and/or other publicly funded, certified and/or reserve law enforcement officers may become members.

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

Members who attend our training conference enjoy presentations from subject matter experts on legal updates, homicide case presentations (occurring not only California but all over the United States), investigative strategies, technology, scientific advances and many other topics. CHIA has over 1,400 members worldwide.

Attention New Members: If you wish to become a CHIA member, click the Join button below

Attention Existing Members: If you are currently a CHIA member trying to renew your membership, click the Renew button below

For members who would like to mail-in checks to renew membership only, please send check to:

San Jose Police Department
ATTN: Sgt. Kevin Abruzzini
201 W. Mission Street
San Jose, California 95110