This association was created for the dissemination of forensic information and the training of both basic and advanced scientific practices. Our goal is to bring you together with others who desire to learn and share those keys that make all of us better in serving the communities that surround us. It is also our purpose to keep you apprised of new findings that are useful to your job application and needs. There are many resources on our active website and between the pages of our quarterly magazine for you to access. From employment opportunities to raising your level of certification we hope to bring you the tools of the trade with the highest ethical standards available.        

You should be proud to know that Florida is the largest state division of the IAI and it is because of you we can say that. I am honored to serve you in my position as president and want to make you aware of the many people that serve on committees, as directors, officers and in executive positions that make my job possible. There are six regions in the state of Florida that have directors to oversee quarterly training opportunities. Get to know your local director and make sure to contact them with specific topics that interest you and your department for trainings. If you don’t’ tell us what you would like to know more about, we won’t be able serve you the best way possible. When it comes to trainings through the FDIAI we seek to make it possible and affordable for you to travel to close locations and have an informative experience worth your while. Become familiar with our “Science and Practice Committees” that do what YOU do. They can help find answers to your operational questions using practical and proven methods. Do not hesitate to contact someone you may not know. We are all here to serve you and make your job better.

If you have interesting or even unique findings you like to talk about in your career, think about putting it in writing. Our editor is always looking for articles to be placed into our quarterly issues. Contact information for all officers who serve you is available on the web pages and in the division’s magazine for your connivance. If you desire to be more involved in teaching, learning or assisting any way please contact me or Vice President Igor Pacheco with your thoughts, questions or ideas. It is our desire to share the best resources of information that you find useful in your daily work.

 We have already begun planning our 54^th FDIAI Educational Conference to be located in Miami, FL on October 20 through the 24^th 2013. We look forward to seeing you there. May God bless you for a prosperous year to come,

“All The best”

Joel Harrison Smith

FDIAI President