BOOTH DIRECTORY

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Booth #28

810 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20531 namus.nij.ojp.gov

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a national centralized repository and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases across the United States. NamUs provides technology, forensic services, and investigative support to help investigators match long-term missing persons with unidentified remains to resolve cases and bring resolution to families.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center

Booth #1

505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwh, NJ 07430 www.ramapo.edu/igg

The Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center at Ramapo College of New Jersey provides pro bono services to law enforcement agencies to resolve cases of violent crime and unidentified human remains. Through private donations, the Center is able to provide full funding for advanced DNA testing as well as pro bono IGG research. To learn more about how investigative genetic genealogy can benefit your case at no cost to your agency, stop by our booth or visit Ramapo.edu/IGG.

Season of Justice

Booth #23

49 Boone Village #251, Zionsville, IN 46077 www.seasonofjustice.org

Season of Justice is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that was established to make cutting-edge forensic technology accessible to agencies across the country by bridging the financial gap faced by investigative agencies and cold case units.

Signature Science

Booth #9

8329 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759 www.signaturescience.com/

Signature Science supports our clients by providing cost-effective, scalable casework solutions for both traditional and specialized sample analysis. Because we, too, want to solve every case, the experts of our Center for Advanced Genomics® engage in high-level genomic research, development, and testing and evaluation to address the scientific and technical forensic challenges facing our criminal justice system.

SoundThinking

Booth #21

39300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 300, Fremont, CA 94538 www.soundthinking.com

SoundThinking is a public safety technology company that combines transformative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. We are trusted by more than 250 customers to drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes.

ThermoFisher Scientific

Booth #26

180 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 www.thermofisher.com

As a worldwide leader in forensic DNA testing, ThermoFisher Scientific has been supporting the criminal justice community for nearly 30 years. We are proud to introduce our latest crime-fighting tool, the FBI NDIS-approved RapidHIT™ ID, which enables law enforcement to use DNA information to solve cases in real-time. DNA can be processed at the station or in the field and, within 90 minutes, provide answers that can immediately impact an investigation.

United Data Connect

Booth #27

3333 s. Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite D208, Lakewood, CO 80227 www.uniteddataconnect.com

United Data Connect solves cold cases and identifies unidentified remains with DNA and genetic genealogy. Our team has over 65 years of law enforcement experience solving crimes with DNA. United Data Connect also provides individuals in the public and private sectors with in-depth training in investigative genetic genealogy, and the skills and tools required to apply those concepts to criminal forensic investigations. Please make an appointment for a free cold case review at the conference. Email Joan@ uniteddataconnect.com to schedule your appointment.

University of North Texas Health Science Center for Human Identification

Booth #30

3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth TX 76107 www.unthsc.edu/center-for-human-identification

The UNT Center for Human Identification (CHI) is a world-renowned institution for forensic DNA testing; anthropological analysis; training and education efforts; advanced research and development initiatives; digital and analytical innovation; and forward-thinking government and commercial partnerships. Made possible through state and federal funding, CHI is uniquely positioned as both an accredited crime laboratory and a research and education center operating within a university system.

Verogen (a Qiagen company)

Booth #7

11111 Flintkote Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121 www.verogen.com

Verogen (a QIAGEN company) serves those who pursue the truth. It’s about advancing next-generation sequencing to help unlock the true potential of forensic genomics. Supporting labs with solutions and expert service purpose-built for the challenges of human identification. And, ultimately, committing to effectively and efficiently ensuring justice, security, and public wellness for all. Verogen is also the steward of the genealogical database GEDmatch.