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Commission hears plan to outsource DNA cases as crime lab backlog is addressed
Summary
Commissioners were briefed on immediate steps to cut the DNA and crime‑lab backlog, including outsourcing identified assault and gun‑comparison cases, IT work to bring equipment online and hiring two additional DNA analysts. The commission requested a two‑week follow‑up plan.
The San Francisco Police Commission received a detailed update on July 21 about steps the department is taking to reduce a DNA and crime‑lab backlog that has concerned commissioners and prosecutors.
Assistant Chief Cashman and Captain Mike Schur said the department has completed technical specifications and documentation required to outsource…
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