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Author: Yujiemi Chisholm
Forensics TTA

FY2024 Solicitation Webinar – Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program

This webinar, presented by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), features an overview of the FY2024 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program solicitation. As part of this presentation, BJA discusses various elements of the solicitation, changes that have been implemented from previous iterations of the program, eligibility requirements, and guidance for submitting an application.
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March 2024
FTCOE

FBI Laboratory Decision Analysis Studies In Pattern Evidence Examinations

In this webinar, the presenters focus on addressing and responding to the most frequently encountered observations of black box experimental design by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is used to assess the reliability of pattern evidence examinations. This webinar also reviews results and challenges of black box studies and the current state of pattern evidence testimony.
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March 2024
FTCOE

Just Lessons Learned In Forensic Technology Transition

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Roadmap to Improving Technology Transition season, the presenters discuss the reality of introducing and implementing new forensic technology into the forensic laboratory, with lessons learned and advice from the presenters.

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

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February 2024
Forensics TTA

FY2023 Grantee Orientation Webinar – Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System (ME/C) Program

This webinar features the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) providing an overview of the Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System (ME/C) Program to its FY2023 grantees. During the webinar, BJA introduces key personnel and provides relevant program updates, guidance on performance measures for the program, and information on grant requirements. ME/C grantees are also introduced to the Forensics TTA team and are provided details on how to support their project goals and objectives through training and technical assistance.
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January 2024
FTCOE

We Did It! You Can Too! An Inside Perspective To Implementing Standards On The OSAC Registry

This webinar covers the process of standards implementation for laboratory systems that have not yet adopted or formally initiated a standards implementation program. Tools and resources for understanding the necessary standards of each laboratory discipline, as seen in the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Registry, in addition to lessons learned from laboratories that have successfully completed this process are presented.
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January 2024
Forensics TTA

FY2023 Grantee Orientation Webinar – Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program

This webinar features the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) providing an overview of the Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program to its FY2023 grantees. During the webinar, BJA highlights key personnel, updates to the program for FY2023, specifics on program performance measures, and relevant grant requirements. Additionally, grantees are introduced to the Forensics TTA team and are provided guidance for how to obtain training and technical assistance to support their grant award and objectives.
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January 2024
FTCOE

Just Building Partnerships To Advance Forensic Technology

In episode two of the FTCOE’s Roadmap to Improving Technology Transition season, presenters explore the importance of building partnerships within the forensic community to effectively transition forensic technology into practice. This podcast episode includes strategies for how to best navigate various forensic entities during technology implementation.

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

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January 2024

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