Arizona Identification Council

The Arizona State Division of the International Association for Identification

The Arizona Identification Council (AIC) is a professional association community for forensic identification experts who have knowledge in: Crime Scene Investigation/Reconstruction, Latent Prints, Footwear and Tire Impressions, Forensic Art, Photography, and Digital Media.

The International Association for Identification is comprised of over 2000 individuals worldwide, who work in the field of Forensic Identification. The AIC is specific to Arizona, and our members are from local, state, and federal agencies.

AIC Officers

President Ken Pomeranz, Phoenix Police Department

1st Vice President Hilary Werner, Phoenix Police Department

2nd Vice President Aime Prusick, Buckeye Police Department

3rd Vice President Kristy Swan, Chandler Police Department

Secretary Heather Conner, Mesa Police Department

Treasurer Louie Esmeralda-Meckelburg, Arizona Department of Public Safety

Parliamentarian Open Seat

Sergeant at Arms Tammy Lachcik, Gilbert Police Department

Editor Open Seat

Historian Madelyn Addison, Peoria Police Department

Regional Representative Sean Conner, Mesa Police Department

Webmaster Anastacia Kelly, Peoria Police Department

Board of Directors

Brandon Nabozny, Forza Forensics Chairman of the Board

Marie Yochum, US Customs and Border Protection 2023/24 Board Member

Lilianna Valdivia, Glendale Police Department 2023/24 Board Member

Alison Hutchens, Tucson Police Department 2023/24 Board Member

Penny Dechant, Arizona Department of Public Safety 2024/25 Board Member

Nicole Cioffi, Scottsdale Police Department 2024/25 Board Member

Adelina Aguilera, Glendale Police Department 2024/25 Board Member

Become a Member

We are currently seeking additional professionals to add to our organization. If you are interested in becoming a member and feel that you meet the requirements to join the Arizona Identification Council, then we would like to hear from you.