The richland county sheriffs department is currently seeking funds to enhance its capacity for DNA analysis through the DNA backlog reduction program formula grant FY24

Ended Formula Grant Awarded

Award ID
15PBJA24GG02723DNAX
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$242,921

Award facts

Assistance listing
16.036 Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program
Completion date
Place of performance
Columbia, SC 29223, USA

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Description

With the implementation of this grant, the following goals will be achieved: reduction of backlogged DNA cases and increase laboratory capacity with the objective of an overall reduction in violent and nonviolent crimes in richland county through a continuation of current analyst throughput (54 samples/month).without the grant funded RE-employment of the full-time analyst and the full-time technician, laboratory case throughput will be reduced by approximately 30 percent. The project plan/method is to utilize the grant funded full-time analyst and full-time technician along with the two county funded full-time DNA analysts and existing laboratory infrastructure to enhance casework capabilities.annual training for the DNA analysts will allow for required continuing education.

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Who received award 15PBJA24GG02723DNAX?

15PBJA24GG02723DNAX was awarded to County Of Richland by Bureau of Justice Assistance (Office of Justice Programs) on September 27, 2024.

How much is award 15PBJA24GG02723DNAX worth?

$242,921 has been obligated on 15PBJA24GG02723DNAX.

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