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NY C.O. DNA Backlog Reduction Program (In-House Analysis)

Award Information

Award #
2003-DN-BX-K112
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2003
Total funding (to date)
$570,815

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2003, $570,815)

project summary 2003-dn-bx-k112

DNA evidence ha revolutionized many aspect of the criminal justice system, but its use as an investigative tool has been largely untapped in the US. AS the UK has shown us, the real investigative power of DNA lies in its use in searching databases and linking crimes to their perpetrators.

Date Created: September 15, 2003