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- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- Introduction to Quality Assurance
- Factors Affecting Quality
- Human Factors
- Human Factors (cont.)
- Technicians/Technical Support
- Analyst
- Technical Leader
- Physical Facilities and Environment Conditions
- Physical Facilities and Environment Conditions (cont.)
- Methods and Method Validation
- Equipment
- Handling of Test Items
- Controlling Quality
- Use of QC Samples
- Use of QC Samples (cont.)
- Proficiency Testing
- Best Practice Standards in the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- Significance of Quality Assurance
- Module Objectives Review
- Introduction to Quality Assurance
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- Basic Elements of a Forensic DNA Laboratory Report
- Common Terminology Used in Forensic DNA Laboratory Reports
- The Significance of DNA Results as Evidence
- Single Source
- Interpreting Mixtures
- Interpreting Mixtures (cont.)
- Gender Typing
- Special Interpretation Considerations Related to Sexual Assault Cases: Differential Extraction
- Special Interpretation Considerations Related to Sexual Assault Cases: Differential Extraction (cont.)
- Special Interpretation Considerations Related to Sexual Assault Cases: Small Sperm Sample Amounts
- Special Interpretation Considerations Related to Sexual Assault Cases: Small Sperm Sample Amounts (cont.)
- Statistical Statement
- Module Objectives Review
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- Introduction
- Comparing Genetic Profiles (cont.)
- Statistical Interpretation of the Evidence
- Statistical Interpretation of the Evidence (cont.)
- Historical Perspective of DNA Evidence Interpretation
- Historical Perspective of DNA Evidence Interpretation (cont.)
- Historical Perspective of DNA Evidence Interpretation(cont.)
- Use of Statistical Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence
- Determination of Allele Frequencies
- Interpreting Mixtures
- Interpreting Mixtures (cont.)
- Interpreting Mixtures (cont.)
- Approaches to Mixture Interpretation
- Mixture Laboratory Reporting
- Mixture Laboratory Reporting (cont.)
- Reporting a Mixture Without a Statistical Interpretation
- Calculation of Random Match Probability for Mixed Samples
- Calculation of Random Match Probability for Mixed Samples (cont.)
- Probability of Exclusion
- Probability of Exclusion (cont.)
- Likelihood Ratio Estimates
- Module Objectives Review
- Introduction
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- How Is a Suspect's DNA Obtained?
- Key Legal Issues Surrounding the Collection of DNA Evidence
- Constitutional Right to Counsel
- Constitutional Right to Counsel (cont.)
- Probable Cause
- Hayes v. Florida
- Hayes v. Florida (cont.)
- Cupp v. Murphy
- Davis and Hayes
- Davis and Hayes (cont.)
- Method of Obtaining the Known Sample
- Obtaining an Evidentiary Sample From an Arrestee
- Seizure of DNA
- Seizure of DNA (cont.)
- Consent
- Consent Need Not Be Written
- Statutory Authorization for Collection of DNA Samples
- Statutory Authorization for Collection of DNA Samples (cont.)
- Retaining DNA Samples
- Retaining DNA Samples (cont.)
- DNA Dragnets
- "Cold Hits" and Probable Cause
- Probable Cause for an Arrest
- Statutes of Limitations
- Statutes of Limitations (cont.)
- Statutes of Limitations (cont.)
- John Doe Warrants
- John Doe Warrants (cont.)
- John Doe Warrants (cont.)
- John Doe Warrants (cont.)
- Module Objectives Review
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- Discovery Issues Related to DNA Evidence
- Retention of Biological Evidence
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Preserve
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Preserve (cont.)
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Preserve (cont.)
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Disclose
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Disclose (cont.)
- Basic Discovery: The Duty to Disclose (cont.)
- Contents of a Discovery Request
- Contents of a Discovery Request (cont.)
- Preparing for an Admissibility Hearing
- Expert Testimony in DNA Cases
- Defendant Issues
- Defense: Appointment of Experts
- Special Considerations for the Prosecution
- Splitting Evidentiary Samples: Post-Charge
- Providing Discovery of DNA-related Test Results
- Pretrial Conferences with Government Experts
- Pretrial Conferences with Government Experts (cont.)
- The Prosecution's Access to Defense DNA Testing Results
- The Prosecution's Access to Defense DNA Testing Results (cont.)
- Informing DNA Testing Laboratory When Testing is No Longer Needed
- Module Objectives Review
- Discovery Issues Related to DNA Evidence
- 12 Victim Issues
- DNA Evidence
- DNA Evidence
- Where Can DNA Evidence Be Collected?
- DNA Evidence and the Investigative Process
- If Property Is Taken, Will It Be Returned and in What Condition?
- If Property Is Taken, Will It Be Returned and in What Condition? (cont.)
- What Is a Reference Sample and How Is It Used?
- After Reference Samples Are Collected, Where Are They Taken, and What Is Done With Them?
- For How Long Will Samples Be Kept, by Whom, and for What Purpose?
- DNA Evidence Testing
- Privacy and Procedural Considerations
- Module Objectives Review
- DNA Evidence
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
- Course Completion
- Help
- Credits
- Resources
- Contact Us
- Glossary
Additional Online Courses
- What Every First Responding Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence
- Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes
- DNA – A Prosecutor’s Practice Notebook
- Crime Scene and DNA Basics
- Laboratory Safety Programs
- DNA Amplification
- Population Genetics and Statistics
- Non-STR DNA Markers: SNPs, Y-STRs, LCN and mtDNA
- Firearms Examiner Training
- Forensic DNA Education for Law Enforcement Decisionmakers
- What Every Investigator and Evidence Technician Should Know About DNA Evidence
- Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
- Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert
- Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues
- DNA Extraction and Quantitation
- STR Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Communication Skills, Report Writing, and Courtroom Testimony
- Español for Law Enforcement
- Amplified DNA Product Separation for Forensic Analysts
Date Created: June 8, 2023