Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $100,000)
The St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory (SCCPDCL) provides forensic DNA analysis services to the law enforcement community of St. Charles County Missouri. The SCCPDCL has seen a continual increase in DNA submissions as DNA evidence continues to be more prevalent and highly valuable in criminal investigations. As a result, the SCCPDCL is committed to using efficient and reliable methodologies, equipment and supplies to analyze the varied forensic DNA samples submitted.
The SCCPDCL will use its portion ($100,000) of the FY22 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program to enhance its DNA testing capacity and reduce its DNA backlog by providing overtime for analysts, purchasing DNA extraction and quantitation supplies, and upgrading RT-7500 software.
This project will increase the overall productivity and efficiency of the SCCPDCL - positively impacting the investigations and prosecutions of all laboratory cases, especially those with DNA evidence. This program will also strengthen the SCCPDCL’s commitment to the law enforcement agencies it serves.