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Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory Bureau - Solving Cold Cases with DNA

Award Information

Award #
2009-DN-BX-K012
Funding Category
Competitive
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$530,642

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $530,642)

The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory's Forensic Biology/DNA Section is seeking federal support for the continuation of Denver's Integrated Cold Case Project. Their program is recognized as a national model for cold case investigation. The goal with this award is to retain two full-time contract Forensic Biologists and one DNA analyst. Denver is a leader in cold case investigation and prosecution and expanding the use of forensic DNA to improve public safety.

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Date Created: September 15, 2009