Membership Information

 



Become a Member of the IABPA

 


 

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for Membership in the IABPA, an applicant must be actively involved in the practice of bloodstain pattern analysis. Because the discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis may be competently and ethically practiced by individuals from various professions (including, but not limited to, science, law enforcement, and medicine), membership shall not be restricted based on profession. No individual who has been convicted of an offense which could be punishable by a term of imprisonment of at least one year may gain membership or retain membership in the Association. Membership in the Association shall be available only to individuals of professional competence, integrity, and good moral character. To be eligible for membership, an individual must endorse and adhere to the Association’s Code of Ethics and must meet the member type descriptions, as listed below.

If you were formerly an IABPA member or your membership has lapsed, you may submit this form to reinstate your membership:   Re-join Now

 

 

To apply for membership, please review the table below to determine the level of membership for which you qualify and follow the directions below the table. 


 

 


 
 
  MEMBER TYPE:                                                      DESCRIPTION:

Student Member
  

A member who is a current, active academic student or trainee, involved in the study of bloodstain pattern analysis. Must provide documentation to support being a student or trainee.  

 Full Members

A member who has been recommended and endorsed - based upon training, work experience, professional reference or contributions in the field of study of bloodstain pattern analysis - by a current member in good standing with Full Member privileges. This type of member is not a current, active student or bloodstain pattern analysis trainee.

 Distinguished Membership       
 (By Nomination Only)


Visit our Distinguished Member page

The Michael J. Taylor Distinguished Member Award is awarded to a Full Member in good standing who has rendered significant service to the science of BPA and/or the Association and has been nominated by his or her peers to receive the award.* 

*Distinguished Membership status is obtained by nomination by an IABPA Member in good standing with Full Member privileges.








 
 
IABPA Annual Membership Dues: $60.00 USD (Student Member) / $80.00 USD (Full Member)

Payment of Dues is required when submitting a new member application.  Upon approval of membership, dues for annual membership renewal are payable at the start of each new year.

 
 

How to apply for membership
 

  1. Applications for Membership are only accepted using the online New Member Registration.  Completing this online form will also register you as a new user of the IABPA website.  Member access is given after membership approval.

  2. An initial membership dues payment of $60 USD (Student) or $80 USD (Full Member) is payable at the time the application is submitted.  Payment is accepted via secure online credit card payment or by check.  This fee is not refundable.  Annual membership dues are payable at the start of each new year.  Annual dues invoices are sent to members by email.

  3. To submit an application for membership, please follow click the "Join Now!" button located at the bottom of this page.

 

 

About the application process...

 

  • After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.  The status of your membership will be shown as "Pending" until your application is reviewed, verified and receives final approval. You will receive no further notifications until your membership receives final approval.

  • Upon approval, you will be contacted by email and issued a Member ID number and login credentials to access the Member Area of our website.  From there, you can start to enjoy all the benefits of IABPA membership.



*Please be advised that an application for membership may be denied at the discretion of the Membership Committee and the Executive Board with no reason given.  Such a denial is final and is not subject to appeal.


If you have any questions regarding membership, or encounter any problems with the online application, please contact the IABPA Membership Chair for assistance.



 

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