Louisiana HTCIA Membership Qualifications
Membership is open to:
Peace Officers, Investigators and Prosecuting Attorneys engaged in the
investigation and/or prosecution of criminal activity associated with
computers and/or advanced technologies. Each member shall be regularly
employed by the Federal Government, State Government, Counties, and/or
Municipal subdivisions of any state, or
Management Level and Senior Staff Security Professionals in the regular
employ of private business or Industry in the various states, the
primary duties of which, are the control and responsibility for
security and/or investigation in computer or advanced technology
environments, or by virtue of his/her position or interest can provide,
or have a need for information and training in the areas of computer
and/or advanced technologies.
Application Procedures
Obtain an application form, complete it, and send it along with a check
for $50 for new applications, $50 for renewals, to:
Carol Hutchings
HTCIA Executive Secretary
3286 Goldstone Drive
Roseville, CA 95747
PH: 916.408-1751
FX: 916.408-7543
exec_secty@htcia.org
Membership information and application can be downloaded from
the International HTCIA web site. Under the "About Us" tab,
select Membership and look for "For an application, click here", middle
of the page. Applications also may be obtained at Louisiana
chapter events or by email request. Upon approval, a membership packet
is sent, and the chapter notifications will begin.
Member Benefits
In addition to the networking and training benefits available at the
International level, Louisiana Chapter members can interact with fellow
computer crime professionals closer to home with regular meetings,
regional training seminars, and the annual training conference.
The Louisiana Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation
Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage,
promote, aid and effect the voluntary interchange of data, information,
experience, ideas and knowledge about methods, processes, and
techniques relating to investigations and security in advanced
technologies among its membership.
HTCIA Code of Ethics
I will support the objectives and purposes of the HTCIA, as stated in Article II of the Association Bylaws.
I agree to respect the confidential nature of any sensitive
information, procedures, or techniques that I become aware of because
of my involvement with the HTCIA.
I will not disclose such confidential material to anyone who is not a
member in good standing of the HTCIA without the written permission
from the HTCIA Board of Directors.
HTCIA Core Values
HTCIA Core Values are defined as follows:
(1). The HTCIA values the Truth uncovered within digital information
and the effective techniques used to uncover that Truth, so that no one
is wrongfully convicted!
(2). The HTCIA values the Security of our society and its citizens
through the enforcement of our laws and the protection of our
infrastructure and economies.
(3). The HTCIA values the Integrity of its members and the evidence
they expose through common investigative and computer forensic best
practices including specialized techniques used to gather digital
evidence.
(4). The HTCIA values the Trusted network of forensic and investigative
professionals within private and public businesses including law
enforcement who share our values and our vision.
(5). The HTCIA values the Confidentiality of its membership and the
information, skills and techniques they share within the association.
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