CoHIA Membership Information
The Colorado Homicide Investigators Association (CoHIA) has three (3) classes of membership- Active, Life, and Associate membership.
Each year prospective members and current members must complete a Active or Associate Membership Application or Life Member Application, Dues Form and pay Dues.
Dues currently are $50 for an agency with up to 15 CoHIA members, $65 for an agency with more than 15 CoHIA members, or $15 for an individual member.
Membership Applications, Dues Form and dues (in the form of a check) should be sent to:
CoHIA
PO Box 462053
Aurora, CO 80046
Unfortunately, we cannot accept credit cards.
Active Membership
Active membership may be conferred on any personnel employed full time by a governmental law enforcement agency, including supporting forensic agencies, under the laws of any state or nation, whose duties and responsibilities include the assignment in homicide investigations, or supervision and management of the agency's homicide investigations, or prosecutors/district attorneys, or coroners. Complete a membership application and submit annual dues as set forth by the associations By-Laws and upon approval by the Officers of the association. Shall have full voting rights and privileges of the association, may make nominations, and hold office within the association.
Life Membership
Life membership may be conferred on a person employed or appointed as a peace officer by a governmental law enforcement agency, including supporting forensic agencies, under the laws of any state or nation, whose duties and responsibilities include the assignment in homicide investigations, or supervision and management of the agency's homicide investigations, or prosecutors/district attorneys, or coroners, retires or resigns from law enforcement due to extenuating circumstances, not including situations of forced resignation. Complete the Life membership application and submit annual dues as provided by the association By-Laws and upon approval of the Officers of the association. Shall not hold elective office but shall have full voting rights. Can be appointed to committees by the President for their historical knowledge and experience. Shall receive all publications, notifications and correspondence of the association as approved by the Officers of the association.
Associate Membership
Associate membership may be conferred upon any person not eligible for active membership, but qualifies by virtue of training and experience in police or other law enforcement activities, or by other professional attainments in police science or administration. Complete a membership application and submit annual dues as set forth by the association's by-laws and upon approval by the Officers of the association. Associate Members shall have all the benefits of membership except the right to hold office or vote.