The Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit strives to stay updated on the latest trends in forensic science technology, genealogy research, grant and 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
Labs Outside of Texas