Forensic Science division seeks to convert funded modified positions to permanent as DNA backlog and turnover challenge turnaround times
The Forensic Science Division told the committee it faces high demand, staffing turnover in biology/DNA work, and is validating new equipment and a new laboratory information management system; the division asked to make existing modified positions permanent without increasing request dollars.
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The Forensic Science Division told the subcommittee the state lab system remains under pressure from increased violent‑crime caseloads and complex toxicology and DNA work, and it is pursuing operational changes and equipment upgrades to reduce turnaround times.
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