The High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) is designed 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.

1. Qualifications for membership
You MUST meet the qualifications for membership - there will be no exceptions.

(a) 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

(b) 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.

2. All applications for membership must be typed or neatly printed and signed and dated by the applicant. They should be mailed to:

HTCIA Inc.
3288 Goldstone Drive
Roseville, CA 95747

Your payment must be submitted WITH your application.

Applications can be downloaded by clicking here.

3. Dues are $50.00. Members are notified by the International office at renewal time by email at their email address of record. Renewal reminders are also posted on the home page of the HTCIA International Website

4. A check for the correct amount must accompany your application. DO NOT SEND CASH! Applications sent without payment will not be processed!

5. All checks for membership and/or dues must be paid in U.S. Currency.

6. Applications are subject to approval by the HTCIA Membership Committee and are not valid until membership is approved. If an applicant is not accepted, their money will be refunded in full.

7. HTCIA memberships are valid from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Please note, however, that new memberships approved in the fourth quarter of any calendar year are valid through December 31 of the following year.

Download the HTCIA Bylaws