cold case

    Webinar – “Maricopa County: Leveraging Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve Cold Cases”

    This webinar will provide a brief overview of the Maricopa County, Arizona Attorney’s Office (MCAO) Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project and how it used funding to provide advanced/additional DNA testing to the 25 police agencies within its prosecutorial jurisdiction. SAKI Site Coordinator Cesar Tirado will discuss the procurement process used to identify vendor labs, how requesting police agencies obtain funds, and some of the unique challenges encountered as part of this funding opportunity.  

    Webinar - Advanced Investigative Techniques for Cold Case Sexual Assaults

    The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance team will host a webinar titled “Advanced Investigative Techniques for Cold Case Sexual Assaults” on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will open at 1:45 p.m. ET.

    Cold Case Solvability and Using Science in Investigations

    This is the third in a 4-part webinar series on defining, implementing, and managing a cold case unit. Building off of the past two webinars, “What is a Cold Case and How They are Solved?” and “Forming a Cold Case Unit and Managing Expectations” seasoned investigator, Jason Moran will discuss cold case solvability and present different scientific techniques and tools that officers at all levels should be aware of and can apply to cold case investigations.

    Forming a Cold Case Unit and Managing Unit Expectations

    This is the second in a 4-part webinar series on defining, implementing, and managing a cold case unit. Building off of the webinar in late 2018, “What is a Cold Case and How They are Solved?” seasoned investigator, Jason Moran will discuss how to create and manage a cold case unit for agencies of all sizes, resources, and investigative demands.

    What is a Cold Case and How are They Solved?

    When people hear the term “cold case,” most think about an old, unsolved murder. While this definition is not incorrect, the idea that the term “cold case” only pertains to a murder is inaccurate. Seasoned investigator Jason Moran will discuss how to define and categorize cold cases, as well as provide key considerations and strategies for investigators handling cold cases to increase solvability.

    This webinar is intended for police departments seeking to increase their understanding of cold case investigations and improve cold case investigative outcomes.