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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 Fall Educational Conference was canceled. MNIAI President Nik Smith has rescheduled to fall of 2021. See information below in 2021 Conference News.
Welcome to the MNIAI website!![]() Chartered in 1964, the Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification (MNIAI) holds an annual educational conference devoted to continuing education for the forensic sciences, crime scene investigation and identification fields. Typically held in the fall, the conference is two days long.
5-day Shooting Reconstruction Training![]() Greetings,
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a 5-day Shooting Reconstruction Course, May 3 – 7, 2021. Please see the attached flyer or link below for additional information. https://www.tritechtraining.com/050321-SIR.html If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. All the Best, Jessica Sergeant Jessica Slavik Crime Scene Unit Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Office: (763) 324-5203 jessica.slavik@co.anoka.mn.us 2021 Conference News!President Nik Smith has successfully scheduled the MNIAI Fall Educational Conference for 2021! It is at the same venue as the canceled 2020 Conference;
The Inn on Lake Superior, Duluth. Reserve your sleeping room at the Inn by August 9, 2021. Rooms will be released for general sale after August 9th. Call them at 218-726-1111 or 888-668-4352. Tell them you are attending the MNIAI Conference to receive these special nightly rates (plus tax): $164.00 Standard Poolside $164.00 Cityview $174.00 Bridgeview $184.00 Standard Lakeview $194.00 Lakeview Suites Conference dates are September 8-10, 2021. The Conference commences on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM starting with Registration/check-in. The Conference concludes on Friday, September 10 at 12:30 PM. Registration is now available! Click here or select Conference Registration in the menu bar at the top of this page. Please be sure to read the instructions carefully. The conference schedule is fully confirmed. Click here for a printable copy or scroll down to see it. The MNIAI hopes to see you in Duluth! Jayme Closs Case Study scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021!Detective Jeffrey Nelson from the Baron County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office and Special Agent Joseph Welsch from the Wisconsin DOJ-Division of Criminal Investigation will present the Jayme Closs murder case involving the murders of her mother and father. This case study will be the only course presented on this date.
Confirmed courses offered at this year's conference are as follows:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 Registration - Secretary/Treasurer Jen Jaspersen, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Welcome and Agenda - President Nik Smith, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM - Northern Lights 1 Room
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Lunch on your own, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
General Membership Business Meeting with a chance to win a prize, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM - Northern Lights 1 Room MNIAI 2021 Fall Educational Conference Banquet, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM followed by social time FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
All topics are subject to change due to presenter availability. The MNIAI is committed to following all guidelines and protocols set forth by the Inn on Lake Superior along with the city of Duluth for group meetings. Justice Pays Scholarship Contest for 2020/2021Whether it's legal oriented, or another field, Justice Pays believes in having a solid core education. The scholarship has a grand prize of $1,000 for the student that best showcases their interest in pursuing a degree. For more information, click here.
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30-45 minute online study for Forensic Latent Print Examiners conducted by Florida International University.
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MNIAI Charter Member, past MNIAI President, Secretary/Treasurer and Historian
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