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GPD highlights forensic accreditation and lists capital needs; crime lab HVAC repair deferred
Summary
GPD told the Legislature its Forensic Science Bureau achieved international accreditation but operates with only 15 staff and needs facilities upgrades; the department said crime-lab HVAC replacement remains unfunded in FY26 and was included in the FY27 request.
GPD officials reported on Feb. 10 that the Forensic Science Bureau has attained international accreditation across multiple disciplines but is constrained by staffing and infrastructure limits. "With a current staffing level of only 15 personnel, we are forced into a reactive posture," the testimony states.
GPD described FSB performance goals including a 60-minute target response time for crime-scene arrival…
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