NIJ and its multidisciplinary partners have released an updated technical guide for conducting collaborative death scene investigations. The 2024 guide accounts for key changes in the field, including:
- Advances in DNA technology, communication and documentation technology.
- Procedures for drug, child, and infant death investigations.
- Collaboration between investigators and professional partners, families, and the media.
This revised edition is a collaborative effort to update the content to ensure the best possible outcome for both death and criminal investigations today.