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Advanced Imaging Technologies For Death Investigation

This page is dedicated to a myriad of resources related to advanced imaging technologies for death investigation, including webinars, reports, and podcast episodes covering topics such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, other postmortem imaging techniques, challenges with implementing these technologies, and barriers faced between medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) offices and local hospitals that have this technology.

December 2023

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Advances In Chemical Sorting Of Commingled Remains

This webinar explores the results of an ongoing research study funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). During this webinar, the presenters discuss the functionality of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), how chemical profiles are used to sort bones at the individual level, and current limitations of ongoing research.

November 2023

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Transient Workforce In Forensic Pathology: Challenges, Rewards, And Best Practices

In this webinar, the presenters discuss different business models for using contract forensic pathologists (locum tenens), the challenges of using locum tenens, and the overall workforce shortage within the forensic pathology community that can lead to the necessity of locum tenens.

November 2023

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Just DNA Searches In CODIS

In episode three of the FTCOE’s 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month mini season, the presenters discuss how statutes regarding lawfully owed DNA and familial DNA searches are utilized in sexual assault investigations, such as using the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) to solve cases.

April 2023

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Bridging Generational Gaps In The Laboratory

This webinar is geared towards addressing the generational gap often found within crime laboratories. The presenter discusses tips to recognize the factors that can create the gap and also presents methods that can help bridge this gap. The presentation concludes with the benefits and outcomes of multigenerational teams.

March 2023

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Just Certification For Death Investigation

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Supporting Medicolegal Death Investigators mini season, the presenters review the importance of standardization and accreditation within the medicolegal death investigator community, with a focus on the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), what it means to be ABMDI certified, and the process for becoming ABMDI certified.