Decoding: Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy

Date & Time: March 17, 2023
Location: University of New Haven, West Haven, CT.
Instructor: Dr. Henry C. Lee (Director; Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science), Dr. Claire L. Glynn (Assistant Director; Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science), Dr. Ray A. Wickenheiser (Director; New York State Police (NYSP) Crime Laboratory System), Michelle Clark (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Connecticut (OCME-CT)), Trooper Jeff Baney & Cpl. Todd McCurdy (Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)), Assistant District Attorney David M. Solet (Chief; Cold Case Homicide Unit, Middlesex District Attorney's Office)
Tuition: $100 in-person / $25 virtual

This special symposium will be held on March 17, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., organized by the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven.

The 2023 Dr. Densen Cao Spring Symposium focuses on the use of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) in criminal investigations, proudly hosted by the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. Since its inception in early 2018, Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) has gained widespread attention across the United States, and internationally, and has become one of the fastest-growing new investigative tools to be implemented in criminal investigations. In just five short years, FIGG has helped generate investigative leads in hundreds of cases, many of which were decades old, and perhaps would have never been resolved without the use of this revolutionary new tool. The responsible use of FIGG in law enforcement investigations involves understanding how, where, and when it can be applied, the best practices to follow when using it, and of course, legal, ethical, and privacy considerations.

During this full-day symposium, you will learn from law enforcement, forensic, and legal experts about: the key concepts and workflow of FIGG, current policies and best practices for using FIGG, implementation strategies for law enforcement and forensic professionals, the impact of FIGG in legal proceedings.

The symposium will close with a panel discussion on the lessons learned since 2018 and a pathway forward for FIGG.

Tickets are available for in-person or live virtual. Recordings will not be available on-demand after the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Students, interested community members, Law Enforcement, Forensic, and Legal Professionals.

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Our Ties to the University of New Haven

Dr. Lee has been a member of the faculty at the University of New Haven since 1975 and helped establish one of the foremost academic forensic programs in the world. The University and its students are world-renowned in this field. You can visit www.newhaven.edu to find out more about undergraduate and graduate study in the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science is housed in a state-of-the-art building on the University of New Haven campus. While we work hand-in-hand toward a common goal, it is important to note the Lee Institute is a separate entity that works closely with the University.

Through training, consultation, research and a unique public learning center, the Institute’s goal is to make the criminal justice system more effective. Toward that goal, we provide unique and effective training programs and cutting edge resources to professionals in the law enforcement fields.

More About Dr. Lee

Dr. Henry C. Lee is the founding father of the Institute. The legendary investigator is known for finding the tiniest clues. He has even solved a murder without a body. Find out more about the world-famous investigator on https://www.facebook.com/DrHenryLee.