BJA FY 21 DNA capacity enhancement for backlog reduction (cebr) program

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office was awarded a $350,448 Formula Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (CFDA 16.741) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

The goal of this federal grant program is to assist eligible state and local governments to increase DNA laboratory capacity and reduce the number of forensic DNA samples awaiting analysis. Under this award, the County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office will work to enhance DNA analysis capabilities and reduce casework sample backlogs through the provision of DNA laboratory services. As the direct recipient, the Sheriff's Office will oversee grant-funded activities to help achieve the program's objectives of supporting eligible jurisdictions in processing DNA evidence in a timely manner for both law enforcement identification and criminal justice purposes.