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2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction CEBR

Award Information

Award #
2019-DN-BX-0131
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2019
Total funding (to date)
$401,487

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2019, $401,487)

The New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory (NHSPFL) is the sole provider of forensic services in the State of New Hampshire. The Federal funding from this award will be used for the following goals: 1) Reducing the forensic biology case backlog and maintain or improve the current turnaround times through analyst overtime and purchasing supplies; 2) Reducing the DNA database offender sample backlog and maintain or improve the current turnaround times through analyst overtime and purchasing supplies; 3) Ensure continuity of operations by purchasing a maintenance contract and software licenses; 4) Ensuring continuing adherence to the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards; 5) Establishing a contract with an external laboratory to provide assistance with testing previously unsubmitted sexual assault examination kits.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 13, 2019