HFSC reports backlog improvements, warns October HPD system migration may slow work
Sep 11, 2026
HFSC staff reported improvements in biology and seized-drug backlogs, but said HPDs planned records/evidence system go-live (Oct. 10) will require portal rebuilding and recoding incident/item formats, likely slowing analysts' workflows in October.
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Dr. Castillo briefed the board on operations and technical updates, saying forensic biology and seized-drug sections have shown improvement but that the center ended an overtime/incentive program in July and will watch for potential backlog increases. "We are currently waiting on our FY '26," Dr. Castillo said of grant renewals that will affect future outsourcing.
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