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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar will explore some of the key elements that must be considered to successfully implement a Remote Work program in an operational forensic laboratory. Three leaders from County, State and Private labs will share their respective experiences on how to pivot to this new normal in the middle of a pandemic.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 17, 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.)
The head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti said, the country “has entered a critical phase in the process of restoring its democratic institutions.”
The UN Security Council met for a briefing on Haiti, as the country approaches a key political deadline with its transitional authorities set to expire on 7 February.
Briefing Council members, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti warned that the end of the current transition leaves little room for delay.
Ruiz Massieu said, “it is imperative that national stakeholders work to contain political fragmentation, set aside their differences, preserve institutional continuity, and focus on organizing elections.”
“Let us be clear,” he added, “the country has no time to waste on prolonged internecine fighting.”
He called on political actors, institutions, civil society, the private sector, and religious and community leaders to “prioritize the national interest and act with responsibility and restraint.”
Ruiz Massieu acknowledged recent steps taken by Haitian authorities to advance the electoral process, after years of delay.
He said, “steps taken in recent months to advance electoral preparations are particularly encouraging,” citing “the adoption of an electoral decree on 1 December and the publication of an electoral calendar on 23 December.”
He said the measures “provide an operational framework for moving forward.”
On security, Ruiz Massieu pointed to changes in international support arrangements, following a surge in gang violence and the expansion of armed groups beyond the capital.
He said, “the transition of the Multinational Security Support Mission to the Gang Suppression Force, alongside the establishment of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH), as authorized by resolution 2793, represents a critical step to enhance international support to assist Haiti.”
Council members also heard from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, which presented findings on the evolution of criminal networks in Haiti.
Acting UNODC Executive Director John Brandolino said criminal violence in Haiti has become more organized and entrenched. He said, “taken together, the findings point to a crisis that has grown more violent, more systemic, and more embedded.”
He said groups that once operated as “fragmented local gangs or vigilante forces” have reorganized into “structured criminal networks with defined leadership, territorial ambitions, and diversified revenue streams.”
“Many have consolidated themselves into federated coalitions,” he added, “and in some cases now even frame their activities in political language.”
Brandolino highlighted the role of major gang alliances in destabilizing the country.
He said “Viv Ansanm, one of the most prominent coalitions, has coordinated large-scale attacks against the police, prisons, and key economic infrastructure.”
He said consolidation among armed groups has strengthened their ability to operate, allowing them to “pool their resources, withstand leadership losses, and expand their influence.”
“As a result,” Brandolino said, “armed groups have gained near-total control both within Port-au-Prince and along key corridors into Artibonite and Plateau Central.”
Speaking on behalf of Haiti, Ambassador Pierre Ericq Pierre stressed the need to avoid a political vacuum as the transition deadline approaches.
He said, “this moment calls for a balanced assessment of the efforts made under this agreement, while taking into account the persistent challenges, particularly those related to the security environment and institutional constraints.”
Pierre said it is essential to act “with a sense of responsibility and foresight in order to preserve the continuity of the State and avoid any disruption that could affect the functioning of national institutions.”
He said the Presidential Transitional Council has taken steps to promote “a new framework for inclusive dialogue,” bringing together political and institutional actors and civil society.
“The objective remains,” he said, “to reach, in a climate of consultation and consensus, another political agreement that would allow for the continuation of an orderly transition, prevent any institutional vacuum, and consolidate the conditions for a credible return to constitutional order.”
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Touch DNA is a potentially powerful sample type for forensic casework, but is challenging to work with due to low quantity, variable deposition amounts, and fundamental questions regarding stability over time. In this webinar we describe best-practices and initial results related to comprehensive studies of the stability of touch DNA after exposure to different environmental conditions.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 11, 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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The primary focus of this presentation is to develop a better understanding of the fragmentation behavior of emerging synthetic drugs in different types of mass spectrometers. The goal is to assist practitioners in seized drugs and forensic toxicology with their understanding of current casework, and to help them more-readily identify new drugs as they emerge.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 5, 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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar will discuss the analytical methodology developed and validated to identify and quantify novel synthetic opioids and traditional opioids in oral fluid. The presenter will also discuss targeted and non-targeted approaches using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) methods for detection of fentanyl- and non-fentanyl related novel synthetic opioids. Additionally, this webinar with cover sample preparation techniques for isolating synthetic opioids with various chemistries and structures. Further, analytical challenges regarding sample preparation and chromatography will be considered.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 11, 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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The webinar will cover microbial research in nontraditional forensics such as environmental contamination, foodborne illness, plant pathogens, and antibiotic resistance source tracking. The webinar will conclude with needs that must be met for chains of custody and current limitations to forensic microbiology.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 21, 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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar seeks to describe how preemptive synthesis and characterization of potent psychoactive substances from the literature can aid forensic scientists in the identification of unknowns appearing in samples emerging from illicit markets. Additionally, the presenter seeks to provide understanding of how gaps in pharmacological knowledge of old drugs can be exploited to find new emerging synthetic drugs.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 8, 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.)
