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DNA Capacity Enhancement Via Acquisition of DNA Instrumentation and Computer Upgrades for the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico DNA-Serology Section

Award Information

Awardee
Instituto de Ciencias Forenses de Puerto Rico
Award #
2005-DA-BX-K055
Funding Category
Formula
Location

Rio Piedras, PR

Awardee County
Puerto Rico
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
Total funding (to date)
$279,234
Original Solicitation
DNA Capacity Enhancement Program

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2005, $279,234)

Funds are to be used by States and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to improve laboratory infrastructure and analysis capacity so that DNA samples can be processed efficiently and cost effectively. These improvements are critical to preventing future DNA backlogs and to helping the criminal justice system use the full potential of DNA technology.

nca/ncf

Date Created: September 18, 2005