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"Clearing the Shelves"
Kentucky State Police Backlog Reduction Program

Award Information

Awardee
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Award #
2004-DN-BX-K130
Funding Category
Formula
Location

Frankfort, KY

Awardee County
Franklin
Congressional District
6
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2004
Total funding (to date)
$455,067
Original Solicitation
Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program Formula Grant Announcement FY 2004

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2004, $455,067)

The Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program provides formula funding to State and local governments with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. Funds are to be used by the crime laboratories to identify and test backlogged forensic DNA casework samples, whether in accredited or certified government-owned laboratories or through accredited or certified fee-for-service vendors. Funding is allocated based on crime statistics (number of sexual assaults and homicides reported to the FBI).

Date Created: September 20, 2004