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SFPD responds to grand jury on crime lab: LIMS, hires and $165M facility planned
Summary
Deputy Chief Schmidt told the commission the department agreed with many grand-jury findings, has bought a LIMS case-tracking system in final customization, hired six DNA analysts, and is advancing a $165 million new crime-lab facility and a competitive search for a forensic services director.
The San Francisco Police Department told the Police Commission it has acted on the majority of findings in the 2016 civil grand jury review of the city's crime lab and is advancing technology, staffing and facility changes to reduce backlogs and improve public confidence.
Deputy Chief Schmidt said the June grand jury report contained 22 findings and 23 recommendations covering lab management, case-tracking, technology and communication with stakeholders. The department and mayor's office filed joint responses to the presiding judge in late July and…
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