CSDIAI California State Division of the International Association for Identification Advancing the forensic sciences since 1916 109th Annual CSDIAI EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Asilomar Resort Hotel and Conference GroundsPacific Grove CAApril 28 2025 through May 2 2025 MISSION STATEMENT To bring persons who are actively engaged in the profession of Identification and Scientific Investigation into an organized body so that the profession in all of its disciplines may be administered and practiced in an ethical and effective manner To encourage the improvement of all disciplines of Forensic Identification and Investigation by fostering and supporting the need for original research refinements of current methodology and professional training. To promote the sharing and dissemination of information and knowledge by sponsoring training seminars publishing papers and articles and encouraging members to openly discuss all aspects of their profession with their peers and others seeking knowledge and skill. To set the highest standards of ethical scientific and professional conduct for its members and to make those who command manage or supervise within the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice communities aware of these standards and encourage their adoption in these communities. To inspire in our members a professional pride and commitment to serve Law Enforcement the Criminal Justice System and society in general by applying their knowledge and skill to the best of their abilities.