INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION

Strategic PlanVision
Our vision is to be a global leader in advancing forensic science and investigative techniques to help ensurejustice systems can be fair and impartial. We envision a future where our collaborative efforts transcendborders, empowering our members to effectively identify perpetrators, exonerate the innocent, and bring closure
to victims and their families.
MissionOur mission is to connect, educate, and be a resource for as many individuals as possible, worldwide, who areengaged in forensic science. We are committed to promoting research and development, innovation andcollaboration, and standards and best practices to strengthen forensic science through education, training, andknowledge transfer within a diverse community of stakeholders.
Values•••••Integrity: Upholding high ethical standards and professional conduct, ensuring honesty, transparency,and impartiality.
Excellence: Committing to continuous learning, adhering to best practices, and maintaining high levelsof professional competence.
Collaboration: Fostering partnerships and networks among forensic professionals worldwide to shareknowledge, resources, and expertise for the advancement of forensic science.
Innovation: Adapting and implementing research and developments to advance forensic techniques,enhance accuracy, and improve investigative outcomes.
Diversity: Embracing different professional perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within theforensic science community.

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GoalsStrengthen knowledge sharing
1. Identify and prioritize educational topics that are of most interest or needed by the forensic science
community
2. Expand and promote equitable access to education and training curricula and resources
3. Increase participation in association sponsored education and training events and use of knowledgesharing resources
4. Enhance outreach, partnerships, and collaborations with charter organizations and other government,
academia, and industry educational bodies to advance knowledge sharing and resources
5. Verify that our education and training curricula and other association-related training programs areup-to-date and meet relevant industry standards
Advance professional practices
6. Verify information relevant to forensic sciences or affecting association membership iscommunicated timely and effectively
7. Ensure our certification programs are consistent with industry standards
8. Increase the adoption and implementation of standards and best practice recommendations within
forensic service providers represented by our
9. Support forensic service providers represented by our membership to successfully attainaccreditation related to forensic services
10. Promote research and development activities to strengthen existing practices, encourage innovation,and provide practical solutions for current and emerging challenges
Pursue and sustain organizational health
11. Maintain up-to-date bylaws, operations manual, and organizational guidelines that meet the needs ofour membership
12. Ensure financial resources are aligned to organizational priorities
13. Strengthen membership recruitment and retention to cultivate a broad and diverse network ofpractitioners and leaders
14. Improve new-member on-boarding and member experiences
15. Increase membership feedback and be responsive to membership needs and priorities

International Association for Identification
IAISP2024 Released 08/17/24