OKLAHOMA DIVISION
OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION
Experience. Respect. Results.
​Experience
​The International Association for Identification is the oldest and largest forensic association in the world. This professional forensic association represents a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced membership that are assembled to educate, share, critique and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines.
Board Members
Chairman of the Board
Travis Smiddy, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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Board Members
Jenna Harper, Oklahoma Highway Patrol​
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Haley Kennedy, Midwest City PD
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Emily Lentsch, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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Gary McCollum, Jr., Okmulgee/McIntosh County District Attorney's Office​
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Ashley Norman, Oklahoma City PD
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Amanda Smith, Oklahoma City PD
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Officers
President
Jason Salyards, Oklahoma City PD
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Vice President
Audrey Moon, Oklahoma City PD​
Secretary
Kate Millar, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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Treasurer​
Stacy Hirschman, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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Sergeant-at-Arms
Jillian Frazee, Oklahoma City PD
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Historian/Editor
Natali Hassett, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
ABOUT US
The International Association for Identification strives to be the primary professional association for those engaged in forensic identification, investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence. To accomplish this mission, it has five goals:
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Educate members about the most current information and research in forensic identification.
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Affiliate people who are actively engaged in the profession of forensic identification, investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence in an organized body. In this way, the profession may be standardized, as well as effectively and scientifically practiced.
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Enlarge and improve the science of forensic identification and crime detection.
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Encourage research in scientific crime detection.
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Employ the collective wisdom of the profession to advance the scientific techniques of forensic identification and crime detection.
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Forensic Photography I by TEEX
July 7 - 10, 2026 | Amarillo, TX
Friction Ridge Comparison I by TEEX
July 20 - 24, 2026 | Bryan, TX
Courtroom Testimony Practical Applications by TEEX
July 27 - 29, 2026 | Denton, TX
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis by TEEX
August 24 - 28, 2026 | New Caney, TX
Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis by Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Criminalistics Laboratory
October 5 - 9, 2026 | Olathe, KS
The 60th Annual Training Conference was held June 9-11, 2026 at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute.
Thank you to our 2026 Conference
Vendors & Sponsors
Harry Stege Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Harry Stege, the first president of the Oklahoma State Division of the International Association for Identification (OK-IAI). The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to members of the OK-IAI to aid them in attending the Annual Education Conference. The scholarship shall be awarded to no more than ten members per year. Individual scholarships granted shall be in the amount of the current Educational Conference “Member” base registration fee, not to include elective activity fees.
CONTACT US
Get in Touch
Mailing Address
Oklahoma Division I.A.I.
PO BOX 2284
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Join our Association
To join the Oklahoma Division of the International Association for Identification, please fill out the membership application on our website.