Standard of Professional Conduct:
The HTCIA is dedicated to improving methods for investigating and prosecuting crimes involving advanced technologies. Members are dedicated to mutually assisting each other in the pursuit of that goal.
Members will always use what they learn through HTCIA for the betterment of its members and their sponsoring organizations.
Members agree to respect the confidential nature of any information, procedures or techniques they become aware of because of involvement with the HTCIA.
Members will not disclose such confidential information to anyone who is not a member in good standing of the HTCIA without the written permission from their respective Chapter Board of Directors.
Members will never misrepresent their employment, intentions, or professional affiliations.
Members will refrain from even the appearance of impropriety detrimental to the HTCIA, its purpose or its members.
Members will use their best efforts to support the integrity and competence of the HTCIA and prevent the subversion of the association.
Members will seek to attract to the HTCIA those persons meeting membership criteria and who can contribute to the association and its purpose.
Members will promote cooperation and mutual assistance among the National Board of Directors and its Chapters.
