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Increasing the Potential of Solving Violent and Non Violent Crimes Through the Use of High Capacity Methods of Processing Touch DNA Samples Collected from Non Violent Crimes

Award Information

Awardee
MONTGOMERY, COUNTY OF
Award #
2018-DN-BX-0172
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location

DAYTON, OH

Congressional District
10
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
Total funding (to date)
$235,000
Original Solicitation
FY 2018 Forensic DNA Laboratory Efficiency Improvement and Capacity Enhancement Program

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2018, $235,000)

The Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory (MVRCL) requests funds to implement a process of testing touch-DNA samples free-of-charge for their customers to fill a void in the state. Agencies that typically use the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation laboratory for free testing cannot send touch-DNA samples there. MVRCL requests funds to purchase a capillary electrophoresis instrument, supplies to work touch-DNA samples, and a contract for the automated robot provider to update scripts for the robot. The MVRCL expects to work at least 1,000 DNA-touch samples through this project.

CA/NCF

Date Created: September 21, 2018