LexisNexis, Bode Technology Partner to to Aid Police Investigations; Haywood Talcove Quoted

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has formed a partnership with Bode Technology to assist police investigations by providing person-of-interest information from more than 600 million public records and the largest law enforcement contributory database for the results of forensic genealogy leads, LexisNexis announced on Monday. 

Through the partnership, the LexisNexis’ Public Safety Special Investigations Unit (SIU) will team with Bode’s Forensic Genealogy Service (FGS) to help agencies with surname research and investigative analysis based on data provided from Bode FGS. 

“We have created a unique relationship that matches DNA leads with hard-to-find information,” said Haywood Talcove, CEO, Government, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and LexisNexis Special Services Inc. “This is the latest and greatest way to use data for good to quickly create a link chart showing connections based on shared addresses or crime reports to help law enforcement agencies bring justice to victims of violent crime.”

The combination of Bode FGS and Accurint Virtual Crime Center provides law enforcement with the tools needed to conduct up-front analysis, giving agencies a head start as they navigate the new reality of forensic genealogy investigations. 

Forensic genealogy is utilized by law enforcement agencies to develop investigative leads in cold case homicides and rapes, as well as to identify unknown remains. The pool of candidate cases continues to expand due to the continued nationwide focus on backlogs of unanalyzed sexual assault kits and the need for timeline DNA testing to support investigations. 

”Bode FGS has the potential to make a substantial impact on public safety.  Bode Technology alone has processed hundreds of thousands of violent crimes for DNA,” said Mike Cariola CEO, Bode Technology. “This partnership enhances our ability to quickly provide investigative information to our clients on serial or violent offenders.”

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