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Sherry Black Foundation

Our mission is to advocate for victims of violent crime by providing resources that will result in the advancement of homicide investigations.

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48%

of violent crimes
are being solved

36%

of sexual assaults
are solved

54%

of homicides are
solved

What We Do

  • Interactive training approach that can be applied to all violent crimes, both current and cold cases
  • Ability to customize agenda to local needs and interests
  • Inclusive of all criminal justice partners
  • Dedicated time for unsolved case consultation
Training
  • Families or agencies may submit cases for consultation.
  • Cases are evaluated for solvability factors
  • Experts may provide on-site case review
Case Consultation
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Course Testimonials

“The Utah Department of Public Safety’s collaboration with Sherry Black Foundation is a valuable resource that has brought a unique training opportunity to law enforcement professionals in Utah. Thank you to Heidi and Greg Miller for their partnership in providing high quality training for criminal justice professionals.”

Retired Commissioner Keith D. Squires, Utah Department of Public Safety

“Working with key stakeholders to draft the Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) law passed during Utah’s 2023 legislative session was one of the best collaborative efforts I have been part of in my experience at the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services. Representatives from all different points of view worked together to create a law that implements IGG best practices while protecting public privacy rights. I believe that this law and these efforts will have a positive impact on public safety.”

Amy Lightfoot - Laboratory Director, Bureau of Forensic Services, Utah Department of Public Safety

“The training that is provided to us makes our members more efficient in conducting their duties and when presented with a difficult case the training helps us make the right determinations, hence holding the offender accountable.”

Chris Marsh - Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association

“Excellent presentation and the presenter answered more questions than I expected. I would attend the training session again and I would still walk away with new information.”

Cedar Crest Training FIGG course 2025

“I think this is a one of a kind training which is going to help law enforcement solve crimes which will ultimately help families of victims.”

2022 Indiana State Patrol 3-day homicide training

“I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. I was unsure how much we would get from a one day class, but I was presently surprised. Thank you!!”

2026 Cedar Crest FIGG training

“I really enjoyed learning from 2 viewpoints – theorist and practitioner.”

SLC Cold Case training 2025

“Fantastic presentation. Excellent training. Very grateful to have the opportunity to learn and grow my investigative tool box.”

SLC, UT Cold Case Summit 2025

“Hearing from lab personnel about testing abilities and resources, databases, and legal considerations were informative and helpful for cold case considerations.”

SLC Cold Case Summit 2025