Missing person investigation

Relationship Inference with Low-Coverage Whole Genome Sequencing on Forensic Samples

NCJ Number

310640

Journal

Forensic Genomics

Date Published

September 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Microhaplotypes in forensic genetics

NCJ Number

253976

Journal

Forensic Science International-Genetics

Date Published

January 2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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Comparative Tolerance of Two Massively Parallel Sequencing Systems to Common PCR Inhibitors

NCJ Number

253206

Journal

International Journal of Legal Medicine

Date Published

2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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Streamlining the decision-making process for international DNA kinship matching using Worldwide allele frequencies and tailored cutoff log(10)LR thresholds

NCJ Number

307012

Journal

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Date Published

March 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Gender-Based Violence and the Latinx Community

September 2022

In this webinar, a panel of experts will share what the field currently knows about gender-based violence in the Latinx community.

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On Assessing the Scope of Missing Native Americans in Nebraska: Results From a State-Wide Study and Recommendations for Future Research

NCJ Number

304411

Journal

Race and Justice

Date Published

October 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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How Prevalent is Violence in Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases?

NCJ Number

304104

Date Published

February 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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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

NCJ Number

304046

Date Published

December 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Improving identification of unknown American Indians and Hispanic/Latinx Americans

15PNIJ-21-GG-04139-SLFO

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$532,833

Cases Associated with Violence in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): The Examination of Circumstances & Characteristics Project

NCJ Number

301932

Date Published

December 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Reporting and Investigating Missing Persons: A Background Paper On How To Frame The Issue

NCJ Number

255934

Date Published

August 2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Want To Start a UAS Program? The Arlington Police Department Has Lessons Learned To Share

NCJ Number

249678

Journal

Techbeat

Date Published

January 2016

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Technical Assistance, Program/Project Description

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Recent Developments in Y-short Tandem Repeat and Y-single Nucleotide Polymorphism Analysis

NCJ Number

241172

Journal

Forensic Science Review

Date Published

July 2003

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Literature Review, Issue Overview

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Application of Novel Mini-Amplicon STR Multiplexes to High Volume Casework on Degraded Skeletal Remains

NCJ Number

241065

Journal

Forensic Sciences International: Genetics

Date Published

2007

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Study/Research)

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Loudoun County Using Project Lifesaver sUAS

NCJ Number

251614

Date Published

March 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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TECHBeat, March 2018

NCJ Number

251611

Date Published

March 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description

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Hyperspectral Imaging and the Search for Humans, Dead or Alive

Date Published

April 17, 2020

The technique used to pinpoint mineral deposits, hyperspectral imaging, could be used to find humans, both dead and alive. An NIJ-funded researcher realized that the technology could use drones with sensors to cover large areas and find human bodies.

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.

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