Charles Addington
31:24 - 32:24
“In May, Secretary Burgum signed Secretary Order 3450 establishing the Indian Country Violent Crime Task Force and implementing additional public safety enhancements, including refocusing the Missing and Murdered Unit on its, on its core investigative responsibilities.”
- Speaker
- Charles Addington
- Timestamp
- 31:24 – 32:24
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- July 14, 2026
From the transcript
The Missing and Murdered Unit employs a collaborative problem-solving approach that combines advanced forensic techniques, DNA analysis, AI-assisted analytical tools, comprehensive case reviews, information sharing, and interagency coordination. DNA technologies continue to expand investigative capabilities and have proven invaluable in identifying victims, suspects, and investigative leads. AI-assisted tools help investigators organize large volumes of case information. Identify patterns, prioritize leads, and review investigative materials more efficiently. In May, Secretary Burgum signed Secretary Order 3450 establishing the Indian Country Violent Crime Task Force and implementing additional public safety enhancements, including refocusing the Missing and Murdered Unit on its, on its core investigative responsibilities.
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