Category: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Identifying, locating, and notifying next-of-kin (NOK) is an essential duty of Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs). Without NOK the decedent’s affairs will not be settled and the disposition of remains will be delayed. Often NOK are present at the time of death or have been notified by hospital staff or other agencies. However, when NOK is not immediately obvious, it becomes challenging for MDIs to notify them. This webinar guides MDIs through some helpful search methods used to locate and notify NOK.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on October 17. 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This workshop explores the impact inconsistent drug analysis reporting has on public health and public trust. The value and implementation of the Global Uniform Analysis and Reporting of Drug-Related Substances (GUARDS) innovative methodology in over 200 instruments across United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laboratories are presented, as well as the efforts of other labs of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Illinois State Police. Furthermore, new initiatives aimed at increasing the consistency of reported data to the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) are discussed.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 5, 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Misconceptions abound regarding the role of medicolegal death investigation (MDI) professionals, particularly the pervasive belief that they solely work with and for the deceased. This perception often leads to a public reluctance in engaging with medical examiner and coroner (MEC) systems, especially from stakeholders who hold the proverbial purse strings. The reality is, MDI data impacts the living, from assisting grieving families to influencing public health at regional and even national levels. This presentation includes specific examples highlighting the impact of MDI professionals beyond death investigations.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 7, 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Of recent, forensic toxicology laboratories have been grappling with the emergence of tetrahydrocannabinol isomers within biological specimens. Traditional methodologies are often inadequate in the separation of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol, which are the most common isomers identified in forensic testing. This webinar focuses on the validation of a quantitative liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the analysis of tetrahydrocannabinol isomers in biological matrices and the analytical challenges associated with these compounds.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 25, 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar discusses the essential aspects of best practice using liquid chromatography diode array detector (LC-DAD) with optional electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI/MS) for compliance testing of hemp and hemp-derived products. The key topics of this webinar will include: 1) an overview of the most effective LC separation published so far; 2) a description of a simple methanol extraction procedure, consisting of homogenization, ultrasonication/pulverization, centrifugation, filtration, and dilution, to recover cannabinoids from a wide range of samples; 3) how to utilize ultraviolet (UV) detection at multiple wavelengths for optimal sensitivity and improved selectivity; and 4) how to confirm identity of cannabinoids by optional ESI/MS using either high or low-resolution mass spectrometry.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 13, 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Numerous crime laboratories have witnessed a surge in gun-related evidence submissions, leading to an increased demand for DNA testing and entry into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) for firearms-related investigations. Simultaneously, the forensic value of firearms analysis has substantially grown, owing to advancements in DNA technology and the expansion of the NIBIN database. Consequently, several forensic labs have established dedicated units specifically focused on comprehensive firearms analysis. This webinar showcases agencies that have implemented gun crime programs, highlights significant workflow modifications they have made, addresses questions regarding eligibility for the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and evaluates the return on investment in forensic examination of this crucial evidence.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on January 16, 2024.

(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.)

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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This presentation is part of the virtual workshop "Qualifications of an Expert Witness for Legal Professionals – The Frye Standard," hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 2, 2023.

(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.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDlMb73rZzo

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This presentation describes the nature of the merge of the e-cigarette and cannabis industries. Quality assurance issues as a result of the absence of regulation and oversight is described. Cases of self-reported adverse events and the challenges of cannabis product analysis are also discussed.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 29, 2023.

(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.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWRSN6b9fSo

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This presentation is part of the virtual workshop "Qualifications of an Expert Witness for Legal Professionals – The Frye Standard," hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 2, 2023.

(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.)

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