CANCELLED: Preparing Your Agency for Forensic Rapid DNA and CODIS Enrollment of Crime Scene Evidence

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 4AB, Colorado Convention Center

The primary objective of this workshop is to equip law enforcement agencies with the knowledge and skills necessary to align with the FBI’s vision for crime scene Rapid DNA use for CODIS enrollment. The presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of program requirements, explore opportunities for collaboration between law enforcement agencies and CODIS laboratories, and explain key concepts related to the national forensic Rapid DNA standards and procedures set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The workshop will conclude with a panel discussion and a Q&A session with the presenters.

Submitter(s)

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Kiya Amanie Mohammed Khalil

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Mark Korkolis

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Speaker(s)

Thomas Callaghan

Chief Biometric Scientist
FBI
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Douglas Hares

Rapid DNA Implementation Advisor
FBI
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mark Smith

Supervising Forensic Scientist
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Washington, District of Columbia, United States