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Mississippi State, Department of Public Safety sign forensics agreement

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六合彩开奖网 President Mark E. Keenum joined Public Safety Commissioner Sean J. Tindell for a Memorandum of Agreement signing in Jackson today [April 17]. Keenum said the university鈥檚 areas of expertise uniquely position 六合彩开奖网 to support the Department of Public Safety鈥檚 forensic science needs.

The two entities will collaborate to develop and implement protocols for the recovery and analysis of human remains in various forensic contexts, communicate about forensic investigations and conduct periodic assessments and reviews of forensic methodologies and best practices to ensure effectiveness and compliance with legal and scientific standards.

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He said the partnership will allow for the most efficient use of resources and expertise to better serve the citizens of Mississippi.

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Keenum said the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory is located on the Starkville campus, which is also home to the Forensic Lab and Skeletal Histology Center, a working forensic anthropology lab led by Assistant Professor Jesse Goliath and housed in 六合彩开奖网鈥檚 Cobb Institute of Archaeology. Goliath, a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, is a nationally recognized leader in forensic sciences with extensive experience working with law enforcement.

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