Stories & Resources

Browse stories, research, resources, and updates to learn how states, agencies, and system partners are advancing the responsible and effective use of forensic DNA.

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Introducing the NCJA DNA Center

July 8, 2026
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FBI Approves Rapid DNA Cartridge for Evidence Samples

July 8, 2026
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Lawfully Owed DNA

Study of Efforts to Address Lawfully Owed DNA

May 22, 2026

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Rapid DNA Technology

Pennsylvania Expands Rapid Program

May 5, 2026

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Rapid DNA Technology

FBI Guide to All Things Rapid

May 1, 2026

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Forensic Genetic Genealogy

Florida Partnership Will Tackle Cold Cases

April 8, 2026

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Forensic Genetic Genealogy

Indiana Reexamines Cold Cases with New Funding

March 24, 2026

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Rapid DNA Technology

New Connecticut Mobile Rapid Lab

March 23, 2026

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Lawfully Owed DNA

Massachusetts Legislator Pushes for Missing DNA Samples

January 30, 2026

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Rapid DNA Technology

Rapid DNA Mass Disaster Emergency Response and Preparedness Toolkit

January 7, 2026

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Hit Follow-up

InVita and the Alaska DPS Partnership

September 25, 2025

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Hit Follow-up

Maximizing Investigative Leads: Recommended Practices for Communicating, Pursuing, and Tracking CODIS Hits

July 22, 2025

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Hit Follow-up

The DNA failure that’s letting predators slip through the cracks

June 19, 2025

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Forensic Genetic Genealogy

National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC): Guidelines for establishing Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) programs

November 10, 2023

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