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                            Events
 The Increased Value of Forensic Science to Lead Gun Crime Investigations Part II Event Dates
              January 23, 2024, 1:00 pm
 – 2:00 pmEastern
Event Duration
              1 Hour
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              Online

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The United States has seen the number of gun-related crimes increase significantly, with gun violence related deaths increasing by 39% from 2012 to 2021[1]. Forensic laboratories, in turn, have experienced an increase in submissions. The New York State Police experienced a 50% increase in case submissions from 2019 to 2022 and the Forensic Biology Lab of the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner experienced a 535% increase in gun submissions from 2013 to 2023. Concurrently, forensic laboratories have prioritized timely forensic analysis of guns to provide critical investigative leads. Specifically, entries into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) have been prioritized and in fiscal year 2022, over 100,00 investigative leads were generated by 278 NIBIN locations and over 623,000 crime guns were traced back to their origins[2]. For analysis to be timely, the ATF implores agencies to make entries into NIBIN within 48 hours.Finally, the efficiency of DNA processing continues to increase and laboratories are increasingly conducting DNA analysis on guns. Notably, in 2022 New York City mayor Eric Adams announced the formation of the nation’s first ever Gun Crimes Unit and in 2023 reported that the laboratory had achieved a 30-day or less turnaround time for testing and analysis of evidence from gun crimes.  This widely publicized achievement, driven by a $2.5M investment and the hiring of 24 new forensic scientists[3], sets a new bar for how forensic science can drive investigations.The convergence of increasing use of NIBIN and greater use of DNA for guns raises numerous questions and considerations for all laboratories. For example, what is the best workflow? In what order should the evidence be processed? Do additional steps need to be taken at the point of collection to better preserve the evidence? What level of coordination is required between forensic units? And, for a director, is a significant investment in a Gun Crime Program worth it?This**two-part****webinar** will showcase agencies that have implemented gun crime programs, highlight significant workflow modifications they have made, address questions regarding eligibility for the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and evaluate the return on investment in forensic examination of this crucial evidence.[1]**EveryStat | How does gun violence impact the communities you care about?**[2]**ATF Crime Gun Intelligence Centers Fact Sheet******[3]**Mayor Adams Announces New York City's DNA Testing Lab Achieves 30-Day Turnaround Time for Testing Gun Crime Evidence********Detailed Learning Objectives**Attendees will learn about the best practices established by laboratories conducting both NIBIN entry and DNA analysis for CODIS entry.Attendees will hear how multiple agencies addressed challenges to introducing forensic examinations into the investigative process.Attendees will gain knowledge of the return on investment in a comprehensive forensic program for gun crimes.
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                  2024 ASCLD Emerging Issues Webinar Series – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (forensiccoe.org)

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              Webinar
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                        On demand

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Forensic Technology Center of Excellence;National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice
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          Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

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  Registration Dates
              December 28, 2023 - January 23, 2024

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              Open

  Cost
              $0

  Eligibility
              Open to all

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              Certificate of Completion
    
  
  
Date Created: December 28, 2023
    
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