Just Advancements in Death Investigation Practices

Original Release Date: February 21, 2025 In this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Chuck Heurich, Senior Physical Scientist with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and Dr. Jennifer Snippen, experienced medicolegal death investigator and consultant, to discuss…

Humanitarian and Human Rights Resource Center Virtual Library 2025

← Back to the HHRRC Special Initiative The Humanitarian and Human Rights Resource Center (HHRRC), an organization within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) supported by the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ’s) Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE), hosted…

2025 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium

Overview The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) will assist the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in hosting the annual NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development (R&D) Symposium on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern…

2024 Year in Review

A Message from the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence As we move into 2025, we want to express our deep appreciation for your continued engagement and support. We are proud to contribute to advancing both the science and the real-world…

Just Mass Disaster Emergency Response in Maui, Hawaii

Original Release Date: November 15, 2024 In episode one of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Anthony (Tony) Earles, Forensics/Identification Unit Supervisor at the Maui Police Department, to discuss the Maui wildfires that occurred on August 8,…

MDI Myth: Nobody Cares About or Uses MDI Data

← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview The foundation of public health relies on timely, high-quality, and comprehensive death investigations. Understanding mortality trends and anomalies guides…

Assessing Stress Among MDI & Building Resilient Professionals

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview This webinar aims to address the critical issue of mental health and wellness for medicolegal death investigation (MDI) professionals, with a focus on preventing PTSD,…

MDI Myth: Next-Of-Kin Aren’t That Hard to Find

← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs) serve a unique function in public service. MDIs respond to death scenes and work to…

MDI Myth: Rapid Toxicology Screening Tools Can Replace Traditional Toxicology Testing – No Need to Confirm

← Back to Webinar Series Page This webinar originally occurred on October 8, 2024 Duration: 1 hour Overview This session will bust the myth that new toxicology screening tools can fully replace traditional toxicology testing. This session will discuss the…

MDI Myth: Talking with Decedent’s Families is Simple and Routine

← Back to Webinar Series Page This webinar originally occurred on September 26, 2024 Duration: 1 hour Overview When people experience a traumatic event, they often remember how they were made to feel rather than what was said. Experiencing the…