Solutions for DNA backlogs Peter M Marone Virginia Department of Forensic Science Texas Forensic Science Seminar October 7-8, 2010.

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Solutions for DNA backlogs Peter M Marone Virginia Department of Forensic Science Texas Forensic Science Seminar October 7-8, 2010

What is a backlog? Not a backlog until over 30 days old Not a backlog until over 30 days old “If it’s in the lab, it’s backlog” “If it’s in the lab, it’s backlog” Police property room vs in the lab Police property room vs in the lab Makeup of the cases Makeup of the cases

With all effort and funding expended, why is there still a backlog? Demand for DNA testing is increasing Demand for DNA testing is increasing ySTR ySTR Property crime Property crime Touch DNA Touch DNA Increased number of samples comprising each case Increased number of samples comprising each case Expansion of data bases to include arrestees and misdemeanors Expansion of data bases to include arrestees and misdemeanors

Exhibit 1. DNA casework trends: Supply, demand, backlogs

Expansion of database samples Over the last several years, the number of eligible crime types has increased Over the last several years, the number of eligible crime types has increased Arrestee testing begun in 2003 and crime types expanded over the years Arrestee testing begun in 2003 and crime types expanded over the years Commitment to supporting resources at the same time as expanding databases is required. Commitment to supporting resources at the same time as expanding databases is required.

Exhibit 4. DNA database backlog trends from

Evidence in law enforcement custody Investigation shows the evidence is not probative Investigation shows the evidence is not probative Charges dropped Charges dropped Guilty plea already made Guilty plea already made Case may be unfounded Case may be unfounded

What needs to be improved Improved training on the benefits, capabilities (and limitations), and use of DNA analysis Improved training on the benefits, capabilities (and limitations), and use of DNA analysis Information management systems needed to track evidence and it’s status Information management systems needed to track evidence and it’s status More standardization for evidence handling, storage and retention policies More standardization for evidence handling, storage and retention policies Review practices? Review practices?