Comprehensive genetic genealogy training for law enforcement

genetic genealogy for

police investigations

Making investigations easier with help from an experienced police investigator and working forensic genetic genealogist.
we teach genetic genealogy investigations

start to finish

  • What genetic genealogy is and why it's so helpful

  • How genetic genealogy differs from CODIS

  • What kind of DNA you need

  • What do you do with the sample once you have it

  • Lab pricing and services

  • Lab report evaluation and understanding DNA test results

  • If we can't get to GG, there's still hope

  • Chain of custody concern and protection

  • Pros and cons of outsourcing (DFY - Done For You) versus insourcing (DIY - Do It Yourself)

  • All the parts of a genetic genealogy investigation

  • Forensic matching (identifying persons of interest from biological matches)

  • Expert tree building and integrating genealogical research

  • Databases and tools

  • Learn and use The Roadmap™

  • Obstacles and potential defense challenges

  • Integrity issues, 4th Amendment challenges and operating within the bounds of the law and Terms and Conditions

  • Hands on training working with real DNA profiles

  • Identify Most Recent Common Ancestors (MRCA)

  • Using DNA test findings to understand family history

  • Work a complete identification case from start to finish

  • BRING YOUR CASE and work it while you attend

  • and more...

These training sessions involve actionable real-world practical exercises that include approximately 8 hours of homework each week outside of class.

Please be prepared to be on camera, in the Zoom session, for attendance purposes, and have the time outside of work to devote to these exercises to achieve the desired result.

You will also need the Ancestry.com software subscription at the mid-level in order to successfully pass the course. Many times they do offer a two-week trial.

Agent, Federal Law Enforcement
"I learned a LOT during your classes and definitely see the advantage in using genealogy websites to locate suspects."
Captain, Local Police Department
"The class was great and I can see how it could be a valuable resource."
Agent, Director Federal Law Enforcement Academy
"This is a terrific course..."
Civilian Investigator, District Attorney's Office
"...this was a very helpful training especially for those of us just getting our feet wet."
Civilian Investigator, State Police Agency
(The Best Thing About Our Training) "Learning a different method of tree building and research."
Detective, Local Law Enforcement
"...it is amazing the links that it can make with people."
when you attend our training you get

additional bonuses

Genetic Genealogist On Call™

Get two free weeks of our service so you can bridge your learning back to the bullpen.

LE Only Private Community

FREE membership where we work together and where I share industry updates and more.

Certificate Of Completion

Get a certificate suitable for framing and for inclusion in your supervisory and HR file.