To further its work, AIDE seeks individuals who reflect the excellence and diversity of today’s fields of technology, law enforcement, and legal professions. Those who qualify for membership will combine character and ability with proven professional standing.

Members will strive to make significant contribution to the fields of technology and law enforcement, to the legal profession, and to society at large; enjoying opportunities to develop their skills and carry out important work while forging valuable friendships and professional relationships with other members.

Members are expected to take an active role in AIDE’s activities by consulting and sharing information with one another, participating in committee work relating to AIDE projects, attending or presenting at regional and annual conferences, and commenting on drafts of position statements prepared by AIDE.

AIDE offers three levels of membership, Associate Member, Full Member, and Fellow.To become an Associate Member, simply register for AIDE’s Annual Conference.

To become a Full Member requires one to remain an Associate Member plus an approved application based on qualifications. Here is the Full Member Membership Application (PDF), which must be submitted with a one-time vetting fee, $60 for professionals and $25 for students.

Please mail your completed Membership Application and vetting fee to:

AIDE Secretary
PO Box 75051
Charleston, WV 25375

Fellows, which are Full Members identified by AIDE’s Board of Governors as having made a significant contribution to the Purposes of AIDE as set forth in the organization’s Bylaws, are asked to pay an additional one-time vetting fee.