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Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA

NIJ FY 07 Solving Cold Cases with DNA

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With this solicitation, NIJ is seeking proposals to search, evaluate, select, and conduct DNA analysis on violent crime “cold cases” (i.e., old, unsolved cases) that have the potential to be solved through DNA testing. Experience has shown that such cold case review programs can solve a substantial number of homicides and rapes. Recent advances have improved the ability of analysts to successfully use DNA from...

NIJ FY 07 ORE on Cold Cases

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This solicitation marks the first step in a planned multi-year effort to build, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of cold case invest igations by local law enforcement agencies. This effort will identify current practices of police agencies conducting cold case investigations; develop evaluation criteria for assessing the effectiveness of these practices and approaches; construct alte rnative model programs and alternative program elements that agencies of...