Request for approval of payment in the amount of $665.00 for continued membership to the International Association for Identification (IAI), as required to maintain individual Latent Print Examiner and Crime Scene Investigator Certifications for certain personnel.

Latent Print Examiners and Crime Scene Investigators at the Harris County Sheriff's Office must hold active IAI certifications to work in their roles. Keeping these memberships current ensures staff stay certified and qualified — which matters for how crime evidence is handled in our community.

This is a routine financial authorization item on the Commissioners Court agenda. It asks for approval of a $665 membership payment to the IAI — a professional organization that sets standards and certifies forensic science professionals. Without the membership, affected staff could lose certifications needed to perform their duties.

Key details

• What: IAI membership renewal for Latent Print Examiners & Crime Scene Investigators
• Amount: $665.00 total membership fee
• Certifying Body: International Association for Identification (IAI)
• Purpose: Maintain required professional certifications for forensic personnel
• Impact: Ensures forensic evidence remains legally admissible in Houston courts

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This item will be reviewed and voted on by the five-member Commissioners Court during their regular meeting. It was introduced on June 1, 2026, and is listed as File 26-3780. Members of the public can attend the meeting or watch it through Harris County's public access options.

This item connects to how Harris County maintains the quality of its forensic investigations. Certified crime scene and latent print staff help ensure evidence is processed to professional standards — which can affect criminal cases in our local courts.