Join Cassie DeRidder, Lab Manager at Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory, in this insightful webinar hosted by Bode Technology. Discover how Michigan has implemented a groundbreaking statewide sexual assault kit tracking system, “Track It,” developed in collaboration with Stacks DNA, to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency in sexual assault investigations. 

Key Highlights: 

• Comprehensive Tracking System: Explore the “Track It” software, designed to meet Michigan’s legislative requirements for tracking every step of a sexual assault kit’s journey, from collection to laboratory analysis and prosecution. 

• Legislative Milestones: Learn about the key legislation that mandated kit testing, set timeframes for processing, and prioritized survivor rights, driving the need for this innovative system. 

• Survivor-Focused Approach: Understand how the system empowers survivors with real-time updates on their kit’s status while safeguarding their privacy and providing access to vital resources. 

• Implementation and Challenges: Gain insights into the step-by-step rollout of the software across Michigan, including overcoming obstacles like inter-agency coordination and non-participating entities. 

• Success Metrics: Hear how the system has improved accountability, compliance with mandated timelines, and communication across law enforcement, medical facilities, and forensic laboratories. 

This webinar is essential for law enforcement and forensic professionals aiming to enhance their practices with a robust, survivor-centered, statewide tracking system.