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Just Investigative Support For Indigenous Communities

In episode three of the FTCOE’s Unidentified Human Remains mini season, the presenters discuss barriers faced by indigenous communities when identifying missing persons, including common causes of missing indigenous persons, specific gaps in investigative resources, and the growing community working to support indigenous groups.

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

February 2023
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Dental Morphology: The Informative But Lesser-Known Traits

In this webinar, the presenters discuss how to apply currently available methods for estimating population affinity and examine new methods that are expected to be available soon. Practitioners will walk away with an understanding of core concepts related to the application of dental morphology in the forensic estimation for population affinity, including the eleven dental morphological characteristics used, as well as how to apply this to their casework.
February 2023
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Triaging Cases – Case Management And All That Means

This webinar focuses on case management in forensic science laboratories, with the objective to present solutions to challenges regarding the implementation of case management and evidence triage, which can enhance efficiency and reduce backlogs. This webinar is part of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Train the Director Webinar Series.
January 2023
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Just Teeth And Technology

In episode one of the FTCOE’s Unidentified Human Remains mini season, the presenter discusses how dental evidence can be used to help identify human remains, the benefits of using teeth alongside other methods of identification, and how technology can advance the field.

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

January 2023
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Age Estimation From The Pubic Symphysis: Back To Basics

This webinar provides a brief history of age estimation from the pubic symphysis in forensic anthropology, followed by a breakdown of the anatomical features described in the Suchey-Brooks and Hartnett-Fulginiti (HF) phase descriptions, and overviews the revised seven phase HF method and how to apply it.
January 2023
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Just Using Forensic Art And Anthropology For Identification

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss human identification using forensic anthropology and facial approximations, including how various entities interact to solve cases and how to contact local forensic anthropologists and forensic artists.

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

September 2022
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Just Identifying Individuals With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) in identifying human remains, how it differs from searching a DNA profile in CODIS, what limitations exist when using DNA technologies to identify unknown remains, and the importance of familial reference samples.
September 2022
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Just Solving Cold Cases With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Case Studies: Part 1 mini season, the presenter discusses how genetic genealogy was used as an investigative tool to help solve a series of violent cold cases almost forty years later.

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

August 2022
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Just The Components Of Forensic Biology And DNA

In episode five of the FTCOE’s Strengthening the Forensic Workforce season, the presenters discuss forensic biology and DNA as it relates to evolving techniques, the importance of training, and the value of student research within the laboratory.
June 2022

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