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NIJ FY 2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) program- Suffolk County, NY

Award Information

Award #
2019-DN-BX-0034
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2019
Total funding (to date)
$326,382

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2019, $326,382)

The 2019 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction program is intended for increasing the throughput and timeliness of forensic analysis of evidence submitted to the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory Biological Sciences Section. This project's goals are 1) to maintain capacity and efficiency through the purchase of DNA workstations and supplies for DNA analysis; and 2) fund two contract employees who will screen cases submitted under the test-all sexual assault kit legislation as well as cases from other criminal investigations.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 12, 2019