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DNA-Based Evaluation and Investigation of Sexual Assault Cases with no Known Assailant

Award Information

Awardee
City of Oakland - Oakland Police Department
Award #
2008-DN-BX-K172
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Oakland, CA

Congressional District
13
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$454,740
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 08 Solving Cold Cases with DNA

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $454,740)

The purpose of these funds will be used for the OPD's Special Victims Unit to evaluate 200 sexual assault cases with no known assailant identified that have occurred since January 2007; with fifty (50) of the most serious cases being selected for laboratory analysis. Based upon past experience with DNA profiles obtained from no-suspect cases, OPD anticipates a 35% 'Hit-Rate' through local, state, and national CODIS searching.

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Date Created: September 11, 2008