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FTCOE

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
FTCOE

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
FTCOE

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
FTCOE

Case Study Guides For Select NMDID Cases

This report is designed for forensic practitioners who are interested in learning more about the use of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) in death investigation and anthropological analysis. This report includes numerous case study guides that feature a mixture of anthropological cases, decomposition/post-mortem change cases, and common medical examiner cases.
December 2022
Publications

Forensic Genetic Genealogy Laboratory Considerations and Technology Limitations

The application of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) has technological limitations and will not resolve every case. By taking the time to thoroughly evaluate cases and associated evidence with both local crime laboratory representatives and FGG vendor laboratory representatives, law enforcement investigators can greatly increase the chances of attaining successful case resolutions with FGG. This brief provides the SAKI TTA Team’s guidance on evidence submission based on current successes seen within the field and suggested questions to consider when choosing a FGG laboratory vendor [Description provided by the SAKI TTA website].
October 2022
FTCOE

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
FTCOE

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
FTCOE

BJA Forensic Grants 101 – Award Management

This webinar provides information about the main life cycle of grant management and award management basics, including compliance, requirements, modifications, and award closeout. This is the final part of the three-part BJA Forensic Grants 101 series, which also delivered insight into the administrative, programmatic, and financial aspects of BJA grant administration requirements.
March 2022

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