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I hereby make application for (select below) ACTIVE / ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP in the Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification in accordance with its Constitution and By-laws and agree to be bound therewith. All applications must be accompanied by the $25 membership fee. This fee will be refunded if the application is not approved. An additional $7 (plus 75¢ shipping) for a lapel pin is optional.
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ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: The Active Membership shall consist of individuals who are engaged in the science of forensic identification, crime detection, and scientific examination of physical evidence as well as, heads of Police Departments, and Sheriff’s; provided that the foregoing persons are bona fide employees of, and who receive salaries from National, State, County, or Municipal governments, or of some subdivision thereof, and private forensic laboratories employed by companies who investigate criminal activity. Active members shall not lose their status because of retirement or change of position so long as they remain in good standing.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: All reputable persons, fully or partially engaged in any of the various phases of the science of forensic identification and investigation and scientific examination of physical evidence who are not qualified for Active Membership, are hereby eligible to become Associate members, including college students who are studying for a career in law enforcement or forensics. They shall in all respects be subject to the same rules, fees, and charges.