National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
2016-MU-BX-K007
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2020
$4,288,461
Missing persons
Develop non-PCR-based target enrichment reagents and methods for MPS analysis of forensic DNA
2020-R2-CX-0029
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2020
$100,000
Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ
Cold Case Investigation Units and Advances in Investigative Techniques
March 2020
Sergeant Jason Moran of the Cook County (IL) Sheriff’s Office discusses the current situation of cold cases in the United States, why it’s important to establish cold case units, how current tools and technology can help solve cold cases, and what National Institute of Justice resources are available to assist in solving cold cases.
Sergeant Moran was a participant on an NIJ Saturday Session panel at IACP 2019.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Notes from the Field: Solving Missing Persons Cases in Indian Country
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ
Validation of a Probe Capture Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for Whole Mitochondrial Genome Analysis
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Sex and Ancestry Estimation Methods in Modern Filipino Crania
2017-IJ-CX-0008
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$40,932
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
2016-MU-BX-K007
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$5,500,000
Forensic Application of Pollen DNA Barcoding
2019-R2-CX-0039
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$150,000
Dense DNA Data for Enhanced Missing Persons Identification
2019-DU-BX-0046
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$743,927
A Multifactorial Approach to Estimating Geographic Origin of Hispanics Using Cranial and Dental Data
2019-R2-CX-0050
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$150,000
Detection and Diagnosis of Mobility Impairment via Cortical and Trabecular Bone Properties to Aid in the Identification of Human Remains in a Medicolegal Context
2019-R2-CX-0052
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$150,000
WSP FY2019 Paul Coverdell Formula Project
2019-CD-BX-0033
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$431,371
A Descriptive Analysis of Missing and Murdered Native Women and Children in Nebraska, Barriers to Reporting and Investigation, and Recommendations for Improving Access to Justice
2019-75-CX-0014
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$169,264
Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers
June 2011
Familial DNA searching is the practice of creating new investigative leads in cases where DNA evidence found at the scene of a crime strongly resembles that of an existing DNA profile but is not an exact match. Panelists will explain how the technology works, provide examples of successful convictions obtained through familial searches, and discuss the various misconceptions and concerns regarding this practice.
Making Sense of the DNA Backlog - NIJ Conference Panel
June 2009
Panelists will present findings from two NIJ studies that examined the DNA backlog in law enforcement agencies and crime labs. Panelists will discuss research findings related to new and potential time- and cost-saving approaches.
Assessment of Rapid, Robust, and Efficient Postmortem DNA Sampling Method for DVI and Missing Persons Identification
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Solving the Missing Indigenous Person Data Crisis: NamUs 2.0
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ
Updated AMBER Alert Best Practices Guide
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored