Stable Isotope Forensics & Unknown Persons Investigations

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar discusses applications of stable isotope analysis for predicting region of origin of unidentified border crossers found within the United States. Participants will understand the applications and limitations of stable isotope analysis.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 24, 2017.

(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=jCFO-jhIRvU

South Africa: -Nv-y-l3Nj0HWH4z

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

🔁The release of the first batch of 12 900 multi-strain Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines marks a decisive breakthrough in South Africa’s fight against animal diseases.

By investing in local vaccine production, the country is reinforcing its biosecurity systems and strengthening preparedness to prevent, control, and reduce the impact of transboundary animal diseases.

#ProtectOurHerd #FMDvaccination #StopFMD #GovZAUpdates #DoAatwork @DOAgov_ZA

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

DNA Methylation-Based Age Prediction

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

In this webinar you will discover how multiplex assays targeting CpG sites can be used to predict the age of an individual and determine the body fluid of origin of a sample.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 6, 2017.

(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=38im8DHIDEk

The Evolution Of SNPs As A Forensic Marker, Part 1

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar will review the history of SNPs as forensic markers and discuss the design and development of large SNP multiplexes for use on massively parallel sequencing platforms for forensic and missing person identification.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 7, 2017.

(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=7WWsL0ulMOg

The Evolution Of SNPs As A Forensic Marker, Part 2

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar will review the history of SNPs as forensic markers and discuss the design and development of large SNP multiplexes for use on massively parallel sequencing platforms for forensic and missing person identification.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 7, 2017.

(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=BeilKlGLkk4

A Close Look at 3D Microscopy for Firearms Identification

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Firearms identification is undergoing a major change in capability with the adoption of optical topography, which provides a 3D view of the surface of a bullet or cartridge case to capture the full range of subclass and individual characteristics.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on January 10, 2018.

(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=vkjVKvGpVcE

UK Reducing domestic violence against children | Inside Lords Questions

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

What steps is the government taking to reduce domestic abuse against children?

In the latest episode of Inside Lords Questions, we hear from the Lord Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, who recently asked the government what they are doing to reduce domestic abuse against children and prevent such behaviour being learned and repeated by those under 16.

Watch the full question to hear from other Lords members on the topic, and see how the government responded https://orlo.uk/mvo4L

Look out for more episodes of Inside Lords Questions where we’ll speak to different members about the questions they raise to government. Catch up on previous episodes https://orlo.uk/xPQvO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5jhNKCWrgs

Computerized Reconstruction of Fragmentary Skeletal Remains

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

In this webinar, we will introduce a newly developed software tool called “Fragmento”. Viewers will be able to learn how to use Fragmento to sort and assemble skeletal fragmentary remains and reconstruct the full bone and biological profile.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 3, 2018.

(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=WC6G_IzY-Hc

Identifying Seized Drugs using Mass Spectral Library Searching

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The rapid spread of designer drugs has introduced significant identification challenges to the forensic science community. This webinar discusses how Mass Spectrometry and the “Hybrid Search” can be used to get a head start on identifying novel opioids.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 7, 2018.

(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=XIFtu88GDhY

3D-ID-Geometric Morphometric Classification of Crania for Forensic Scientist Software Best Practices

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Attendees will be introduced to the new features of the new software release, how to maximize results, and how to best interpret results for forensic casework application.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 16, 2018.

(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=Vmk9hfMWeWU