Ethical Approach Guidelines

Our approach is consistent with DOJ Interim Policy on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search and other guidelines.

Cold Case

Other investigative techniques have been exhausted and the case has been officially declared a cold case.

Compliance

The crime complies with the state rules of GEDmatch and/or FTDNA.

Type of Crime

The crime is a homicide, sexual assault or otherwise meets DOJ criteria.

DNA Confirmed

The DNA is from the putative perpetrator or an unidentified homicide victim.