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SAKI TTA Webinar - Emerging DNA Techniques
— SAKI TTA, Mar 14, 2018
This webinar highlighted innovative technologies for use in DNA forensics. Emerging DNA Techniques featured presentations from Cybergenetics, Genetic Genealogy, and Parabon NanoLabs. Dr. Mark W. Perlin, Cybergenetics, discussed the use of DNA mixture evidence to solve sexual assault cases and the importance of uploading the profiles obtained from a mixed sample to a DNA database. Dr. Barbara Rae-Venter, Genetic Genealogy, highlighted the use of autosomal DNA in cold case sexual assault investigations and how to apply it to an example case. Dr. Ellen Greytak, Parabon NanoLabs, discussed the benefits of DNA phenotyping when applied to criminal investigations through the use of their software, Snapshot.
Iowa launches website to help victims of sex assault
— Josh Scheinblum, KCRG, Mar 7, 2018
Iowa has launched a website to provide resources to those who’ve been victimized and provide information on law enforcement best practices. Survivors of sexual assault can also use the site to check the progress of their case.
SAKI TTA Webinar - Lawfully Owed DNA Part 2
— SAKI TTA, Jan 31, 2018
This webinar was presented by Amy Jeanguenat, Principal Consultant with Mindgen LLC, and Jayann Sepich, founder of DNA Saves. This webinar was the second in a two-part series discussing lawfully owed DNA. This webinar focused on recognizing the importance of obtaining and processing lawfully owed DNA samples in adequate time to recognize the full benefits of the CODIS database.
Jayann Sepich discussed the relevance of lawfully owed DNA databases and the complexity of data collection. Amy Jeanguenat discussed considerations and strategies for assessing the scope of sample collection, tracking, and processing within a jurisdiction and the impact to the crime laboratory.
SAKI Makes Forensic Magazine Headlines
— Forensic Magazine, Jan 16, 2018
As 2018 ushers in another year of coordinated sexual assault response for SAKI grantees, Forensic Magazine reflected on SAKI's legacy to test all unsubmitted sexual assault kits and pursue prosecutions in Cuyahoga County (OH), Memphis (TN), and Phoenix (AZ). SAKI Director and Senior Forensic Policy Advisor at the Office of Justice Programs, Dr. Angela Williamson, was interviewed as part of the magazine's "Rape Kits in America" series. Read all 3 parts for a full picture of today's challenges and successes.
SAKI Partners with the FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP)
— SAKI TTA, Dec 4, 2017
The BJA SAKI team has partnered with ViCAP in an effort to increase use of the database and the sharing of crime intelligence information from SAKI-related cases across jurisdictions and the country. ViCAP staff are available to assist sites in gaining entry into the system; provide training on optimal use of the database; and conduct crime analysis on specific offenders/cases upon request. ViCAP has a designated SAKI analyst to directly assist our sites. Contact sakitta@rti.org for more information.
USF Advanced Training For Cold Case Sex Assault
— Florida Institute of Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science, Dec 4, 2017
Attention Detectives, Campus Police, CSI Personnel, ME Investigators, and Prosecutors! This upcoming course is designed to provide attendees with the best practices and standards for developing cold case investigative strategies, including case management, cold case review, crime scene interpretation, case linkage, forensic evidence, CODIS hit follow up, interviewing strategies, proper case closure, and court preparation/prosecution. Attendees will participate in a cold case review/table top activity to practically apply the knowledge gained throughout the sessions. The training will also provide critical information on victim impact in and how to develop strategies to provide support for survivors.
DOJ to Clear Sexual Assault Testing Backlog by End of 2018
— usnews.com, Nov 2, 2017
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced that the Department of Justice will process all previously submitted sexual assault kits by the end of 2018 with the assistance of federal funding provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
