Advancing criminal investigations: Rapid DNA program considerations
Join Michael Garvey, Director of the Office of Forensic Science, and Ryan Gallagher, Criminalistics Unit Manager, both of the Philadelphia Police Department, and Robert O'Brien from the National Forensic Science Technology Center, for a candid look at new ways to combat crime. Director Garvey will describe the Philadelphia Police Department's vision of transparent policing through objective forensic science. Learn how his agency is expanding their laboratory toolbox to drive actionable intelligence that exonerates the innocent, identifies suspects, and links patterns to solve and reduce crime. Robert will share data from case-type sample testing to demonstrate the performance of traditional and Rapid DNA methods and procedures.
In this webinar, you will learn more about:- Best practices for the non-CODIS use of Rapid DNA results from crime scene evidence
- Laboratory considerations for implementing a Rapid DNA program
- Tips and tricks for maximizing Rapid DNA results from evidence samples
- Post-Rapid DNA confirmatory testing with traditional DNA testing methods
Speakers:
Michael Garvey
Deputy Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia, serving as the Director of the Office of Forensic Science, Philadelphia Police Department
Robert O'Brien
Forensic Biology Section Leader, National Forensic Science Technology Center, Florida International University
Ryan Gallagher
Criminalistics Unit Manager, Office of Forensic Science, Philadelphia Police Department
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