The Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit strives to stay updated on the latest trends in DNA technology, forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG), training opportunities, and other investigative tools to help law enforcement agencies with their cold case investigations.
The following links are meant to serve as helpful resources and are not to be considered endorsements of a particular organization or entity.
Tools
- NamUs: Provider of technology, forensic services, and investigative support to resolve missing person and unidentified remains cases.
- DPS: Unsolved Homicides (Cold Case Investigations)
- DOJ: National Best Practices for Implementing and Sustaining a Cold Case Investigation Unit (PDF)
- Cold Cases: Evaluation Models with Follow-up Strategies for Investigators
Grant and Funding Opportunities
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): General Grants
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers (SJS-SAC) Technical Assistance Program
Forensic DNA Testing Resources
Additional Resources
- Texas Forensic Science Commission
- DNA Doe Project
- Cold Case Investigative Research Institute
- Texas Search and Rescue
- Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
- Texas District and County Attorneys Association
- International Homicide Investigators Association
- Homicide Investigators of Texas
- International Symposium on Human Identification