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Advance Topics in DNA – THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2, 2024

February 16 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

            THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2, 2024  

NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES

 

Major advancements have been made in forensic DNA testing in recent years.  These advancements in technology include increased in technology include increased sensitivity, new methods to interpret complex mixtures, specialized search techniques of the CODIS database, and many more.  This class will highlight these advancements and focus on utilizing them when routing DNA analysis has not solved a case.  This class will be particularly useful for looking at cold cases with a fresh eye to see if additional testing may be possible.

Topics Covered Will Include:

  • Probabilistic genotyping software
  • Familial searching of the CODIS database
  • Y-STR testing
  • New STR chemistries
  • Phenotyping/ancestry testing
  • Case Studies

Facilitators:

Jennifer Dillon has been a forensic scientist with the MSP since 2005.  She has case work experience in both the Biology/DNA discipline and in Trace Evidence.  She is a current Board Member of the Midwest Association of Forensic Scientists and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.  Jennifer is also a member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.

Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the Biology/DNA discipline for over 13 years.  She has worked for both the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and the MSP.   Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University and is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics.  She is the current President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.

Date/Times:       Friday, February 16, 2024, 8:3oam-4:30pm

Location:             Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Cost:                      LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid

Non-Licensed Members – $65 per/person

All Others – $130 per/person

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Details

Date:
February 16
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Organizer

LEORTC

Venue

Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept.
5405 S. Saginaw Street
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 United States
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