Robotics Cuts Crime Lab Back Log
New advances in DNA processing have once again aided investigators in shortening the turnaround time for DNA evidence. The six month back log of DNA evidence analysis that use to swamp the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab in Ohio has been cut down into a two to four weeks completion time. With these faster turnaround times comes the quicker adjudication of innocent suspects and sooner charges levied against the true criminals. Denise Rankin, assistant director of the crime lab, said that this new innovation will enable the processing of DNA evidence from local departments to begin as soon as it is received and that each case may have 10 to 50 evidence samples for testing. Laboratory testing has become an increasing and vital aspect of law enforcement, and new advances such as these aid in closing the gaps in cases that have remained unsolved for months or even years.
Source: Forensicmag.com
[Abstract by ForensIQ Intern – Mark Lombard]
Citation:
Smith, J. News, information & entertainment for Middletown and Butler. Robotics cuts crime lab back log. Retrieved March 28, 2013, from http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/robotics-cuts-crime-lab-back-log/nWzST/