Volunteer
Our volunteer investigators have diverse backgrounds and bring shared values of commitment, compassion, and integrity.
Cold case
investigation
Volunteer investigators review cold cases, sometimes at the request of family members or close associates, to offer a fresh set of eyes or new perspectives. Our goal is to support law enforcement in developing workable leads that will bring justice to victims and their families.
While we accept volunteer investigators from many walks of life, case assignments are made selectively to protect the families we serve and the integrity of our work. Submitting an application does not guarantee a case assignment.
Special projects
We often need limited-time assistance on projects and may turn to project volunteers of varying degrees of skill level or expertise, depending on project needs. These projects may include:
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Cold case inventory research
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Records requests
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Photographing or filming a crime scene
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Video or audio editing
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Interviewing experts
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Providing local transportation
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Assisting with social media campaigns
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Other initiatives
Subject matter experts
Some of our volunteers have a particular skill set, experience, or expertise and can help us with specific requests from family members or working group teams. These volunteers are “on call” for instances when we may need an autopsy report review, a jurisdiction-specific legal opinion, or language translation—as just a few examples.