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GBI seeks funding for DNA software, disaster recovery and lab staffing amid backlogs
Summary
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation asked the Public Safety Subcommittee for funds to consolidate DNA software, pay for disaster-recovery services, security contracts and to fill crime-lab vacancies; GBI said 24 lab vacancies and new portable-mass-spec validation could reduce drug-chemistry backlogs.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation told the House Public Safety Subcommittee that investment in technology and staff is essential to reduce crime-laboratory backlogs and support prosecutions.
Chris Hosey, speaking for the GBI, outlined several FY27 requests: contract funding for security at the coastal crime lab and headquarters, an off-premise disaster-recovery solution to meet Georgia…
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