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No Suspect Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program FY 2003

Award Information

Award #
2003-DN-BX-K117
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2003
Total funding (to date)
$1,119,512

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2003, $1,119,512)

Project summary 2003-dn-bx-k117

DNA analyisis used in conjuntion with the (CODIS) is a powerful investigate tool beginning at the crime scene with the collection of evidence and ending with a judicial conclusion. For CODIS to be truly effective and DNA to reach its full potential, aiding the criminal justice system in solving crimes, DNA database must be populated with both offender profiles and DNA profiles from crime scene evidence.

Date Created: September 15, 2003