Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Workshop (12 Hours)
Suffolk County Law Enforcement
April 2-3, 2024
The IHIA will present a 1.5 day training workshop with experts in the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, specifically designed for law enforcement in Suffolk County.
(This workshop is for for Suffolk County law enforcement only)
This training will focus on:
DNA in 1990's and DNA in 2024 (What's available now vs. before)
Dawn of FIGG (Changes in the last 6 years)
GEDmatch vs. GEDmatch PRO
Four (4) steps to get FIGG started today
FIGG (Match lists, Family Trees, Public Records, Reference Tests, Identification)
Common myths and misunderstanding about FIGG
Case review(s)
No one left behind, Q&A Session
Thinking about other "New DNA Technologies" (Rapid DNA, M-Vac Systems, Dealing with Mixture)
The Next Steps with FIGG
This workshop is being held at the:
Suffolk County Police Academy
1001 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Any attendees who are not already a member of IHIA will also receive a free membership for a year.
If you have any questions regarding registration process or general information, contact IHIA Executive Director Lt. Steve Lewis (ret.), slewis@ihia.org, (540) 898-7898
Local contact is Suffolk County Police Lt. Kevin Beyrer, kevin.beyrer@suffolkcountyny.gov, (631) 852-6390
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Workshop (12 Hours)
Suffolk County Law Enforcement
April 2-3, 2024
The IHIA will present a 1.5 day training workshop with experts in the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, specifically designed for law enforcement in Suffolk County.
(This workshop is for for Suffolk County law enforcement only)
This training will focus on:
DNA in 1990's and DNA in 2024 (What's available now vs. before)
Dawn of FIGG (Changes in the last 6 years)
GEDmatch vs. GEDmatch PRO
Four (4) steps to get FIGG started today
FIGG (Match lists, Family Trees, Public Records, Reference Tests, Identification)
Common myths and misunderstanding about FIGG
Case review(s)
No one left behind, Q&A Session
Thinking about other "New DNA Technologies" (Rapid DNA, M-Vac Systems, Dealing with Mixture)
The Next Steps with FIGG
This workshop is being held at the:
Suffolk County Police Academy
1001 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Any attendees who are not already a member of IHIA will also receive a free membership for a year.
If you have any questions regarding registration process or general information, contact IHIA Executive Director Lt. Steve Lewis (ret.), slewis@ihia.org, (540) 898-7898
Local contact is Suffolk County Police Lt. Kevin Beyrer, kevin.beyrer@suffolkcountyny.gov, (631) 852-6390
