From Forensic Magazine:
A National Rapid DNA webinar is scheduled for Monday, January 13 at 12 pm EST. During the webinar, the FBI, FBINAA, and other notable speakers will discuss a significant FBI rule change to allow local law enforcement officers to test crime scene evidence tested on Rapid DNA and have those results searched quickly against the 20 million plus DNA profiles in CODIS.
The webinar will be hosted by Paul Butler, international law enforcement leadership expert and official master of ceremonies of the FBI National Academy Associates. Speakers include:
- Lisa Hurst, Director of North America, GTH DNA
- Douglas Hares, Rapid DNA Implementation Advisor, FBI Laboratory
- Jeff McCormick, Executive Director, FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
- Sheriff Fred Harran, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Ray Wickenheiser, Retired Director, New York State Police Lab System
- Ashley Spence, Founder, DNA Justice Project
- Bruce Budowle, Retired, Senior Scientist FBI
The speakers will discuss current uses, successes and impacts of Rapid DNA on crime victims. Federal funding opportunities for local law enforcement to establish Rapid DNA programs will be explained.
You can register for the January 13, 2025, webinar using the link below.