Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Unidentified Human Remains Evidence Submission Guidelines
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories
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The Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL) works to provide quality forensic results to assist agencies throughout Wisconsin. To be both as effective and efficient as possible we have the following guidelines in place for forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) and unidentified human remains (UHR) case submissions, which have been created with considerations from the US DOJ Interim Policy on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Searching as well as the National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC) guidance articles.
FIGG is a technique that combines genetic testing with traditional genealogical research to generate investigative leads in unsolved violent crimes and UHR cases. To streamline the submission, evaluation, and investigation of FIGG and UHR cases, the Division of Criminal Investigation and Division of Forensic Sciences created the Wisconsin Identity Resolution team (WiscIR) to provide guidance to agencies pursing this specialized testing and investigation method. For more information on FIGG visit: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dfs/investigative-genetic-genealogy.