Yujiemi Chisholm, Author at Forensics TTA

FTCOE

Just The Impact Of Lawfully-Owed DNA Collection

In episode eight of the FTCOE’s 2019 DNA season, the presenter discusses lawfully owed DNA, expanding the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and the importance of arrestee DNA collection in relation to casework.

This episode contains content that is sensitive in nature and may be potentially triggering to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

November 2019

Protocols

United States Department of Justice Interim Policy Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Searching

The purpose of this interim policy is to promote the reasoned exercise of investigative, scientific, and prosecutorial discretion in cases that involve forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and searching (FGGS) [Description provided by the DOJ Interim Policy].

November 2019

FTCOE

DNA Backlog Reduction Strategy: Law Enforcement Agency Partnerships For A Successful Biological Screening Laboratory

This report shares the challenges and long-term results of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s (PBSO’s) 2009 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant-funded DNA backlog strategy to construct a centralized biological processing laboratory, including the goals and accomplishments of this strategy.

November 2019

FTCOE

Just DNA And The Post-Conviction Dynamic

In episode one of the FTCOE’s 2019 DNA season, the presenter reviews the evolution of DNA evidence alongside the value of postconviction testing and the impact of DNA evidence on forensic investigations.

September 2019

FTCOE

Just Raman Spectroscopy And GSR

In episode eight of the FTCOE’s 2019 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Research & Development (R&D) season, the presenter provides an overview of Raman Microspectroscopy with advanced statistics on how it detects and characterizes gunshot residue.

July 2019

National Institute of Justice

National Best Practices for Implementing and Sustaining a Cold Case Investigation Unit

The U.S. Justice Department’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) assembled and collaborated with the Cold Case Investigation Working Group (CCIWG) in developing this guide to assist law enforcement agencies in creating a mechanism for addressing the cold cases in their jurisdictions [Description provided by the NIJ website].

July 2019

FTCOE

Just Screening Blood And Urine

In episode five of the FTCOE’s 2019 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Research & Development (R&D) season, the presenter compares two validated liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (LC/MS) methods for the quantitative analysis of opioids, cocaine, and cocaine metabolites in biological matrices.

June 2019

FTCOE

Just Detecting Gunshot Residue

In episode four of the FTCOE’s 2019 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Research & Development (R&D) season, the presenter discusses a method for using liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (LC/MS) to detect organic and inorganic gunshot residues from the same sample.

June 2019

Office of Justice Programs

Investigating Violent Crime: The Prosecutor’s Role – Lessons Learned From the Field

Based on the discussions of seasoned prosecutors of violent crime who met in 2017 to examine how to improve the investigation of violent crimes, this paper reviews the various phases of an investigation and provides an overview of issues discussed, along with representative descriptions of the approaches used and challenges faced by the jurisdictions represented [Description provided by the OJP website].

June 2019

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Highlights

Exoneration of Ted Bradford

Ted Louis Bradford spent almost 10 years in prison for a sexual assault he didn’t commit—and another four years awaiting a new trial—before he was retried and acquitted based on DNA evidence of his innocence in 2010.

January 2019

Author: Yujiemi Chisholm