Category: FTCOE

FTCOE

Just Identifying Individuals With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) in identifying human remains, how it differs from searching a DNA profile in CODIS, what limitations exist when using DNA technologies to identify unknown remains, and the importance of familial reference samples.

September 2022

FTCOE

A Review Of Legislation Associated With Lawfully Owed DNA Samples

This report provides a legislative review of statutes associated with the collection, tracking, and testing of DNA samples from convicted offenders, with areas for consideration in how to address questions or conflicts surrounding DNA collection laws.

September 2022

FTCOE

Evaluation Of Purdue University’s 3D Imaging Prototype For Footwear And Tire Impressions

In this report, the FTCOE evaluates Purdue University’s prototype 3D imaging system’s performance in a real-world setting with the assistance of footwear and tire examiners across three U.S. crime laboratories.

September 2022

FTCOE

Just Solving Cold Cases With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Case Studies: Part 1 mini season, the presenter discusses how genetic genealogy was used as an investigative tool to help solve a series of violent cold cases almost forty years later.

This episode contains content that is sensitive in nature and may be potentially triggering to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

August 2022

FTCOE

Just The Components Of Forensic Biology And DNA

In episode five of the FTCOE’s Strengthening the Forensic Workforce season, the presenters discuss forensic biology and DNA as it relates to evolving techniques, the importance of training, and the value of student research within the laboratory.

June 2022

FTCOE

BJA Forensic Grants 101 – Award Management

This webinar provides information about the main life cycle of grant management and award management basics, including compliance, requirements, modifications, and award closeout. This is the final part of the three-part BJA Forensic Grants 101 series, which also delivered insight into the administrative, programmatic, and financial aspects of BJA grant administration requirements.

March 2022

FTCOE

BJA Forensic Grants 101 – Grant Application And Award Acceptance

This is the second webinar within the three-part BJA Forensic Grants 101 series. This webinar highlights the initial steps of applying for BJA grant opportunities, as well as the application submission and peer review process for applying to these various forensic science grant opportunities. This webinar concludes with next steps if a project is selected for funding and what is involved in accepting the award.

March 2022

FTCOE

BJA Forensic Grants 101 – Forensic Grant Opportunities

This webinar is the first within a three-part series hosted by the BJA, BJA Forensic Grants 101, which outlines the various forensic science programs available at BJA, including their history and examples of relevant projects offered by BJA, in addition to an overview of the $100 million federally funded forensic science grant opportunities offered by BJA.

March 2022

FTCOE

Medical Examiner And Coroner Outsourcing Study – A Qualitative Study And Cost-Benefit Analysis

This report includes a summary of the qualitative study performed to examine the context of outsourcing amongst medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) agencies across the U.S. as well as a cost study component outlining the cost-benefit of toxicology outsourcing.

January 2022

FTCOE

Just Workforce Resiliency For MDIs

In the first episode of the FTCOE’s Workforce Resiliency season, the presenters discuss the responsibilities of medicolegal death investigators, difficulties in retaining qualified staff, and their findings on work-related stress within the profession as it related to resiliency.

October 2021