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Past Events

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Important Notice: Temporary Delay in NamUs Services
Please be advised that NamUs is currently experiencing temporary processing and service delays. During this period, updates to case profiles, system notifications, and support responses may take longer than usual. We apologize for the delays and the inconvenience.

NamUs offers a variety of free training and outreach services, to include:

  • Individualized assistance learning the NamUs database application.
  • Customized, online or classroom training for agencies on the NamUs database application, forensic services, and the effective use of NamUs tools to resolve missing and unidentified person cases.
  • Presentations at local, state, and national training conferences (see events below for upcoming opportunities in your area).
  • Assistance with the coordination and implementation of local and statewide “Missing Person Day” events to enter cases into NamUs and facilitate the collection of family reference DNA samples.

Following is a list of past events. 

Date Created: April 20, 2022