The objective of this program is to assist eligible states and units of local government to reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increase the throughput of public DNA laboratories, and reduce DNA backlogs. These improvements are critical to preventing future DNA backlogs and to helping the criminal justice system use the full potential of DNA technology. Eligible States and units of local government may request funds to increase the capacity of their existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis in order to analyze DNA samples more efficiently and cost effectively. Eligible applicants also may request funds to handle, screen, and analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples. State-designated DNA Database laboratories may also use supplemental funding available under this solicitation to build the capacity of their laboratory to process more database samples or to reduce the number of backlogged database samples.
Awards
Number of Awards: 132
Total Amount Awarded: $63,399,849
Puerto Rico DNA Capacity Enhancement Backlog Reduction Program
Tarrant County FY16 CEBR Program
Tennessee's FFY 2016 DBRG Project
The Baltimore Police's Crime Lab Division Capability Expansion Program
The Philadelphia Police Department, Office of Forensic Science, Criminalistics Unit DNA Backlog Reduction FY16 Program.
Virginia DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction 2016
Washington State Patrol Forensic DNA Initiative
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