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 FY 2015 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program - Kentucky State Police
Award Information
Awardee
              Commonwealth of Kentucky
Award #
              2015-DN-BX-0009
Funding Category
              Formula
Location
                    Frankfort, KY
Awardee County
              Franklin
Congressional District
              6
Status
              Closed
Funding First Awarded
              2015
Total funding (to date)
              $519,795
Original Solicitation
              NIJ FY 15 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2015, $519,795)
The Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories (KSPFL) has continued to provide DNA analysis to the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 1989.  During this period of 25 years many technological advances have occurred in DNA analysis.  Along with these technological advances, procedural changes have been implemented within the KSPFL to accommodate the ever advancing science of DNA analysis.  First, current evaluations have identified that the casework section is in need of additional technological items to assist in increasing throughput.  These items include a laptop workstation, instrument upgrade, and software.   Second, is a lack of additional analytical time dedicated to processing cases in the casework section.  Submissions that request DNA analysis are increasing and are being requested in a wider variety of case types.  This trend leads to larger backlogs and longer turn around times (TAT).  Third, current evaluations have identified that the database section is in need of additional technological items to assist in increasing throughput.   These items include a server and an additional desktop workstation.  Fourth, is a continued need to purchase reagents utilized in DNA analysis in both the casework and database sections.  Fifth, is analysts need to attend workshops and training to stay abreast of new advances and techniques in the forensic biology field as the topics relate to both casework and database.
By providing high throughput procedures, overtime (OT) hours, supplies, and training opportunities the Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratory Casework and Database section anticipates that the TAT will decrease along with the number of backlogged cases.
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Date Created: September 17, 2015
    
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