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Forensic services agency cites accreditation, staffing shortages and federal grant uncertainty
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The Indianapolis–Marion County Forensic Service Agency reported successful reaccreditation and awards, ongoing backlog reduction efforts and reliance on federal grants for DNA and firearms work; leaders warned that uncertain federal funding could force cuts to federally funded positions and supplies.
The Indianapolis–Marion County Forensic Service Agency told the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee on Aug. 13 that it completed reaccreditation with zero findings, won a Project Foresight Maximus Award and is pursuing backlog reductions while facing federal grant uncertainty that could affect staffing and supplies in 2026.
Director Richard Amberger and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Swalls said the agency processed nearly 12,000 requests and analyzed more than 62,000 evidence items last year, moved operations into a new…
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