Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Master Class – Taking It To The Next Level

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A Free Six-Part Webinar Series Designed for Law Enforcement

Take your FIGG knowledge to the next level with this six-part series. 

This has been a banner year for forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG). It seems that every week, investigators are using FIGG to close cases that appeared otherwise impossible to resolve. As the FIGG technology developer and the steward of GEDmatch and GEDmatch PRO, Verogen is dedicated to bringing quality training to law enforcement professionals who wish to solidify their knowledge in FIGG. This six-part webinar series is designed for law enforcement professionals who already have the foundational understanding of how FIGG works and it will take your knowledge to the next level.

In this six-part series attendees will learn:

• How to choose and evaluate which lab to work with, including both public and private options
• How to make sure your case remains prosecutable and advice from attorneys experienced with FIGG
• How to navigate the public’s concern with privacy issues
• The future of FIGG according to leading FIGG experts
• The application of FIGG in long-term missing or unidentified persons and unresolved murder investigations
• How to build a successful FIGG unit, minimize the risks and maximize the success in using FIGG to investigate crimes

Coming up -

Episode 4: Cautionary Tale and the Future of FIGG

Thursday, December 8^th, 2022 |10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST

• What happened to familial search
• How to engage the public and explain FIGG in an investigation
• Everything you need to know about reference testing
• Technology development that will propel FIGG to the next level