Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
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Drug Exposures in the Forensic Laboratory: What We Know, What We Can Learn
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Highly toxic, synthetic drugs introduce significant health hazards to the forensic laboratory. Understanding current knowledge and best practices will help laboratories manage their liability. This presenter covered topics such as known risks of handling hazardous drugs, creating a practical framework for the assessment, development, and improvement of safety systems, and additional research needed regarding exposure risks.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 25, 2020.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Molecular Identification of Insects Relevant to Medicolegal Casework
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Molecular identification is advantageous for medicolegal death investigations involving entomological activity. This enables species-level identification of immature specimens necessary for estimating post-mortem interval and may be performed without specialized training or resources. The presenter describes a strategy effective for relevant species and demonstrates analysis of casework-type samples.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 2, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Two-Pronged Study of Bullets Fired by Consecutively Rifled Barrels
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
In this study, firearms examiners were asked to use traditional microscopic methods to identify unknown bullets to the appropriate barrels. Additionally, 3D scans of these bullets were used in a matching algorithm to find similarity scores between bullets. Error rates were determined and the potential for subclass carry-over among the barrels was evaluated.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 16, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Glock Pistol Toolmarks: A Literature Review and Introduction of Undocumented Toolmarks
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar will expand examiners’ awareness of additional areas of interest for identification purposes. Two previously undocumented toolmarks were observed in Glock pistols and could potentially be used for other make/model pistols. These new toolmarks will expand an examiner’s ability to compare fired and unfired ammunition components to each other or to a suspect firearm.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 12, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Exploration of Breech Face Subclass Characteristics
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This study assesses the production of subclass characteristics during the manufacturing of breech faces. Observations on how well subclass characteristics persist on manufactured breech faces with and without any finishing methods as well as the effect of the primer on the quality/quantity of the breech face impressions will be discussed.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 9, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Million of displaced Syrians return home
Source: United Nations (video statements)
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than 1.4 million Syrians have voluntarily returned from neighbouring countries since December 2024, alongside 2 million internally displaced people (IDPs) who have gone back to their areas of origin.
Céline Schmitt, spokesperson for #UNHCR in #Syria, explains how UN agencies are responding on the ground.
Data Systems Imperative in 21st Century Forensic Services
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Forensic science services cannot succeed in the 21st century without active information technology. Interoperability, agility, availability, and security are all critical. This presentation focuses on the preparation and best practices for implementing data systems that serve both internal operations and national strategies.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 16, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Harnessing Data to Implement Real time, Data Driven Overdose Response Strategies
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) is a near real-time suspected overdose event surveillance platform developed by the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (W/B HIDTA). The platform allows participating agencies to develop and implement response strategies that are tailored to their communities to help save lives.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 7, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Death Certification by the Medical Examiner/Coroner in Drug Related Deaths
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The role of a death certificate has evolved from a legal record of death to a document used extensively by public and private entities to monitor the health of our nation. As the public health usage of death certificates continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to complete death certificates in a clear and consistent manner. This webinar will cover best practices for filling out death certificates in drug-related deaths.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 30, 2021.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)