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FY 2018 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program

Award Information

Awardee
JEFFERSON, COUNTY OF
Award #
2018-DN-BX-0038
Funding Category
Formula
Location

GOLDEN, CO

Congressional District
7
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
Total funding (to date)
$150,000
Original Solicitation
FY 2018 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (Formula)

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2018, $150,000)

The Jefferson County Regional Crime Laboratory (JCRCL) is the agency responsible for analyzing evidence from criminal investigations in Jefferson County, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, and other municipalities within Jefferson County, Colorado.

The Forensic Biology section of the JCRCL is responsible for conducting serological examinations and DNA analysis on evidence collected from crime scenes from jurisdictions within Jefferson County.

The JCRCL has faced budget shortfalls while continually facing an increase in DNA case submissions. The federal funding from this award will allow the JCRCL Forensic Biology section a way to reduce the turnaround time for completion of DNA cases and reduce the number of backlogged cases.

Additionally, this award will allow the JCRCL to validate and implement a procedure for screening sexual assault examination kits (SAEKs) for the presence of male DNA to allow for more efficient processing of sexual assault cases.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 4, 2018