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Missing person investigation

Microhaplotypes in forensic genetics

Date Published
January 2019
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

TECHBeat, March 2018

Date Published
March 2018
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

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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NIJ Journal Issue No. 279

Date Published
April 2018
Publication Type
Technical Assistance, Program/Project Description, Instructional Material
Agencies
NIJ