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DISTRICT ATTORNEY - District Attorney Matt Rogers
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval for out-of-state travel for six (6) District Attorney’s Office investigators to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada on August 20 - 23, 2024 to attend the 55th Annual California Homicide Investigations Association (CHIA) Conference.
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Financial Impact:
The travel expenses (registration, lodging, per-diem, air travel and incidentals) will be paid from the State Asset Seizure funds allocated to the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office. These costs are estimated to be $12,000 and will be included in the FY 2024-2025 Budget (expenditures and revenue). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
CHIA is the largest association in the United States that is devoted solely to the education and training of law enforcement professionals who respond to and investigate homicide crimes. During the 55th CHIA conference, the participants attend notable case presentations and training seminars. In addition, the conference provides a fertile environment for networking. Individual case evaluations and discussions regarding the latest investigative techniques and technologies with some of the top investigators and prosecutors in the country which will assist the investigators in their homicide investigations.