Chesapeake Bay Division
of the   International Association for Identification

About the Chesapeake Bay Division

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The Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification (CBD-IAI) is a non-profit organization for persons engaged in the forensic identification disciplines, including crime scene investigation and the scientific analysis of physical evidence. Members benefit from continuing education, professional development, exchanges of techniques & methodologies, review of instruments & products, and the sharing of our collective professional experiences & wisdom.

The CBD-IAI was chartered on November 1, 1962. The CBD-IAI is one of the largest and most active of the IAI Divisions. We have a membership of well over 500 people. Numerous CBD-IAI members have served in official capacities in the Parent Body. We are honored to have in our membership employees of several Federal law enforcement agencies, and Students / Interns currently engaged in advanced forensic science studies.

The CBD-IAI provides bi-annual training, a professional publication (The Chesapeake Examiner), a scholarship program and this website as resources for the benefit of persons engaged in the forensic identification disciplines.

Member States of the Chesapeake Bay Division - I.A.I.

  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Aims and Purposes of the CBD-IAI

  • Associate members so that the profession may be effectively and scientifically practised.
  • Encourage the enlargement and improvement of Forensic Identification & Crime Detection.
  • Encourage training, education, research and affiliation.
  • Keep members apprised of latest techniques, discoveries & technologies.

Membership Categories of the CBD-IAI

  • Active Membership
  • Associate Membership
  • Honorary Membership
  • Life & Sustaining Membership

Membership Numbers -- CBD-IAI       A/O March 18, 2005.

  • Active Membership - 663
  • Associate Membership - 98
  • Life Membership -- 140
  • Sustaining Life Membership -- 20
  • Honorary Life Membership -- 2

The Chesapeake Bay Division invites all interested persons to benefit from our membership and Educational Conferences! Members annually receive two (2) issues of the Chesapeake Examiner newsletter and also receive the current Membership Roster, Constitution and By-Laws.

The CBD-IAI holds a Fall and a Spring educational conference each year. The conferences start at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and go through Saturday night's banquet. Elections and Installation of Officers are held during the Fall Conference.

For additional Membership or Conference information contact:

Carol Edelen - Secetary/Treasurer
P. O. Box 245
Bryantown, Maryland   20617-0245
Tel:   301-274-3321  ||  Fax:   301-274-3321

Comments and questions may be forwarded to the Secretary - Treasurer by filling out a form and sending it via e-mail:

  • I have General Question about the CBD-IAI.
  • I have a question about CBD-IAI Membership.
  • I have a Change of Address to report.
  • I have a question about the Conference.
  • I have a Job Notice to be posted.
  • I have a Dues Payment question.
  • I have a Goodwin Award Nomination.
  • I have not received my issue of the Chesapeake Examiner.
  • Update my E-Mail / Contact Information.
Contact the Secretary - Treasurer.


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