Forensic DNA
Forensic DNA analysis has played a crucial role in the investigation and resolution of thousands of crimes since the late 1980s.
The demand for tools and technologies in all areas of forensic science, including DNA testing, far exceed the current capabilities of the field. To help meet that demand, the NIJ has funded forensic DNA research and development projects for over a decade.
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DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Convicted Offender and Arrestee Samples
Laboratory Capacity Enhancement
Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program (DNA.gov)
Convicted Offender and Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program (DNA.gov)
Postconviction DNA Testing
Postconviction DNA Testing Is at Core of Major NIJ Initiatives (NIJ Journal article)
Funding for Postconviction Testing (DNA.gov)
Postconviction DNA Testing: Handling Postconviction Requests (DNA.gov)
Solving Cold Cases With DNA
