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

Novel Forensic Chemistry Research from Early-Career Scientists

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This online session will be a platform for early-career forensic chemists to present their research to the FTCoE audience.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 19, 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=UdQRbY-ZiMY

Small Bloodstains on Textiles – What Can They Tell Us?

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar will explore the interaction of blood with the multiple structures that occur within a simple textile and how these structures affect small bloodstains.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 12, 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=zoaWfG3NocQ

Making a Forensic Scientist: A Recipe for Success

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar will discuss the challenges facing forensic science today and provide advice for entry-level practitioners on skills needed to succeed as a forensic scientist.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 21, 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=H7Jhlr42ltU

Estimating Blow Fly Age and Reducing Error in Postmortem Interval Cases

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Insect evidence can provide valuable information during death investigations. Forensic entomologists estimate the ages of the immature insects like blow flies, which can provide useful information regarding timelines in death investigations.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on October 24, 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=zr-WH-EyHb4

Paper Microfluidic Devices for Fieldable Forensic Testing

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

A suite of paper microfluidic devices for detecting explosives, drugs and serology has now been developed. These devices are not much larger than a postage stamp and can detect multiple target analytes.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on October 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=kZOc9E6b5Gg

Combatting the Human Trafficking Epidemic

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Trafficking in persons is a multi-faceted global epidemic which has seen a significant increase in public awareness. However, there is a substantial need to expand capacities and technologies involving representatives from all stakeholders.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 1, 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=cZvdaF5Ghn8

Regional Fentanyl Trends, Safety

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Regional fentanyl trends in Phoenix and Pittsburgh discussed along with safety concerns with unknown white powders. Handheld field testing technology was also discussed including RAMAN and IMS.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 6, 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=kXOBpdQyK6g