2027 Spring Training
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The CSAIA is proud to announce the 2027 Spring Training Conference. The training will be offered both in person and online (virtual). This registration page is for in-person attendance only. Looking for the virtual conference? Please return to the previous page and select the Virtual Registration option.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for professionals involved in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases, including:
- Law enforcement investigators
- Prosecutors
- Forensic nurses (SANEs)
- Crime laboratory personnel
- Victim advocates
- Child forensic interviewers
- Probation professionals
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners
- Other professionals whose responsibilities include responding to sexual assault investigations
Registration is limited to eligible members of the CSAIA.
Please register as a new or renewing CSAIA member if your membership will expire before the conference begins.
This training is pending POST certification for 25 hours. BRN credits will be available. A certificate of completion will be provided following the conference.
CSAIA In-Person 2027 Spring Training will begin Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. and concludes Friday, March 12, 2027 at 12:00 p.m.
Registration Information
New Members: $620
Existing Members: $545
Registration is available through February 8, 2027, or until the conference reaches capacity.
Payment must be received within 60 days of registration and no later than February 8, 2027, to avoid forfeiting your registration.
Late Registration:
Registrations submitted after February 8, 2027, will be assessed a $75 late registration fee, subject to space availability.
Conference Course Topics and Presenters:
Denise and Aaron Quinn- “American Nightmare”
Andrea Zafares- Aquatic and Asphyxiation Death and Abuse Investigator- “Underwater Sexual Assault, Asphyxiation Crime Scene”
Ventura County Senior Deputy DA Rikole Kelly-“ AI Investigation and Law Change”
Retired Ventura County Sheriff’s Sergeant Joe Preciado – “ Unveiling the Truth: The Power of Pre-text and Cool Calls in Sexual Assault Investigations”
Retired Ventura County Sheriff’s Sergeant Joe Preciado- “ Introduction: Science Based Interview and Interrogations”
Escondido Police Sergeant Jeff Udvarhelyi- “Solving the Series: The Case of the Creeper”
Ventura County Chief Deputy DA Brent Nibecker and Simi Valley Police Sergeant Jessica Getchius – Case Study: “Preying on the Vulnerable- Multi County Rapist”
Riverside County DA Kalista McCauley- Case Study” Just a Misdemeanor”
San Diego County DA Tia Quick-“ Legal Updates”
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Detective Nicole Pitts- Case Study: “ Beyond the Username: Identifying an Unknown Offender”
Dress Code:
Casual attire. Please don't wear shorts, tank tops, or flip flops.
Hotel Information:
Conference registration does not include hotel accommodations.
Rooms at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa are available at the contracted group rate of $158 per night (or current GSA Rate), plus a $20 parking/resort fee. The discounted group rate is only available through the reservation link provided after your conference registration has been paid in full.
The hotel will not make event room reservations over the phone.
Attention Training Managers and Attendees:
Please note that any registration for In-Person training must be paid in full within 60 days of registration but no later than February 8, 2027. Registrations that have not been paid in full by February 8, 2027, will be canceled on February 9, 2027, and the space will be offered to individuals on the waiting list. Please contact the Training Registrar for special arrangements prior to the deadline.
For offline payments please send checks to:
California Sexual Assault Investigators Association
712 Bancroft Road #151
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Checks must be received by February 8, 2027, unless special arrangements have been made with the Training Registrar.
Late Registrations / Cancellation Policy:
Registrations occurring after February 8, 2027 will be charged a $75.00 late fee. This fee will not apply to attendees coming from the event waiting list.
Members
Full tuition will be refunded prior to February 8, 2027 minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations after February 9, 2027, but prior to February 16, 2027 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after February 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM, however, another member from your agency may attend in your place but they will be required to pay a $75.00 membership fee (if not a current CSAIA member) to attend.
Non-Members
Full tuition will be refunded prior to February 9, 2027 minus the $75 membership and a $10 processing fee. Cancellations after February 9, 2027, but prior to February 16, 2027 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after February 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM, however, another member from your agency may attend in your place but they will be required to pay a $75.00 membership fee (if not a current CSAIA member) to attend.
Training Registrar:
Stacie Ontko
Email: sontko@csaia.org
