A Fully Immersive, Hands-On Learning Experience

Our program is built around real-world application, giving you practical skills that you can put to use right away.

• Self-Paced Online Learning: Access foundational materials at your own pace, balancing learning with your work schedule.

• Weekly Live Classes: Participate in live, one-hour sessions each week for 12 weeks, where you’ll engage directly with expert instructors and peers to deepen your understanding, completely optional.

• 4 Real-World Practical Exercises: Gain hands-on experience by working through practical exercises designed to reflect actual case scenarios. You’ll also have the option to work on your own case during the course.

• Work On Live LE Cases Where Available: Submit your own case for group solving or work on one of ours that is pending ID

• Private Q&A Community: Get access to a private community where you can network with other law enforcement professionals, ask questions, and receive ongoing support from instructors.

• Certificate Of Completion: Receive a Certificate of Completion for the Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement Program

This comprehensive, hands-on program guides you through the entire forensic genetic genealogy process—from case initiation to solving real cases—using actual DNA data. Plus, you’ll be fully prepared to present your findings in court, including expert report writing, backed by strategies to address challenges raised by defense experts.

Enhance Your Learning Before the Course Even Begins

To ensure you get the most out of the course, we offer pre-class support to help you prepare your case:

Custom Lab Sourcing
Before class starts, we’ll help you source the most competent and cost-effective labs for your specific needs, ensuring you get the best results at the lowest cost.

Genome Preparation
You’ll have your genome (DNA output) ready before class begins, so you can dive straight into real casework and practical exercises during the course.

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Unlock the Power of Forensic Genetic Genealogy In Your AGENCY TODAY

Outsourcing forensic genealogy can be expensive, slow, and risky. Many vendors lack law enforcement experience, which leads to costly mistakes.

With the Law Enforcement Forensic Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program, taught by a seasoned police detective and a forensic expert, you’ll gain the skills to handle investigations in-house—saving at least $3,000 per case, while maintaining control over security, accuracy, and case presentation.

Why In-House is the Smarter—and Safer—Choice

Outsourcing your forensic genealogy cases to third-party vendors with no law enforcement experience isn’t just a budget drain—it opens your cases to unnecessary risk.

With your knowledge from this program, you’ll bring the entire forensic genetic genealogy investigative process in-house, saving time, money, and ensuring your case is rock-solid from investigation to courtroom presentation.

• Save Over $3,000 Per Investigation
  Avoid expensive vendor fees by handling investigations internally—saving thousands on each case.

• Maximize Case Security
  Keep sensitive DNA data within your department and eliminate security risks associated with third-party vendors who often lack experience with law enforcement’s specific needs.

• Leverage Law Enforcement Expertise
  Learn from a seasoned police detective and a forensic expert, both with deep experience in forensic genetic genealogy. Unlike many outsourced companies, they understand the challenges you face on the ground.

• Prepare for Court Like an Expert
  Get hands-on training in expert report writing, preparing your findings for courtroom presentation. You’ll learn to anticipate and address challenges from defense experts—giving you the confidence to defend your work in any legal setting.

Tackle Industry Challenges & Prepare Your Case for Court

In addition to hands-on investigative training, this program addresses current industry challenges, such as:

• Defense Expert Strategies: Learn how to defend your findings against common objections raised by defense experts in court.

• Expert Report Writing: Develop the skills to write detailed, clear, and defensible expert reports that will stand up to courtroom scrutiny.

• Courtroom Preparation: Gain insights into preparing your case for court, ensuring your forensic genealogy work is rock-solid when facing legal challenges.

What You’ll Master

• Efficient DNA Workflows: Master the entire process of forensic genetic genealogy, from lab collaboration to data analysis and interpretation.

• Building Investigative Family Trees: Learn advanced techniques to build and interpret family trees that can lead to investigative breakthroughs.

• Expert Report Writing & Courtroom Presentation: Ensure your findings are fully documented, defensible, and ready to be presented in court, addressing potential challenges from defense teams.

• Vendor Collaboration: When you do need to outsource, learn how to choose the right lab or vendor, ensuring you get the best results without overspending.

Who Should Enroll?

This program is designed for:

• Law Enforcement Officers

• Investigative Professionals

• Crime Scene Investigators

• Cold Case Units

• Forensic Analysts

• Prosecutors

• Medical Examiners

• Coroners

Whether you’re working on cold cases or active investigations, this course gives you the tools to handle forensic genetic genealogy in-house, making your department more efficient and cost-effective.