Thank you to the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators for allowing me to serve as your President for 2025-2026. It is an honor to have the trust of the association to lead this outstanding organization.
As your newest president of the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators, I would like to send out a message to introduce myself.
I began my law enforcement career in June of 2005 and throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with and meet so many great law enforcement officers and investigators from all throughout the State of Wisconsin. I have also had the opportunity to attend various trainings and conferences related to a variety of law enforcement topics.
When I attended the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators annual conference for the first time, I was so impressed with the training, I knew the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators was an organization I wanted to be a continuous member of, and an annual conference I always wanted to attend.
In 2022, I was asked to fill a vacant board of directors’ seat and after being elected by the membership, I have been on our board of directors ever since and have enjoyed every aspect of being involved with this amazing association.
The Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators membership has been growing over the years because of the outstanding training and opportunities for networking. We look forward to another productive year with the support of our members as we strengthen the organization.
I wish to thank all the members and board members for all of their hard work and dedication each and every day. I hope everyone has the opportunity to capitalize on all the association has to offer.
Besides the valuable training that is provided at the WAHI conference, the awards luncheon is a chance to recognize individuals in our profession for exemplary work. Now more than ever it is important that we focus on the dedication and hard work which takes place daily throughout our state and nation. If you know of anyone who is deserving of recognition, please contact one of our board of directors for information on nominating them.
As a reminder, I would also encourage agencies to take advantage of our cold case review team. You can have a case review completed at no cost by members who have countless years of experience. Please see the Cold Cases tab on the website for information.
2026 marks the 29th Anniversary of the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators Association and annual our conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. We hope to see you there.
Regards,
Andrew Simon – Special Agent – WI Dept. of Justice - DCI