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GPD says forensic lab HVAC failure prevents full DNA testing; $2 million capital request submitted
Summary
The Guam Police Department told legislators its Forensic Science Bureau is accredited but cannot start DNA analysis because laboratory HVAC and exhaust systems are failing; GPD has applied for $2 million in community project funds and said commissioning is delayed pending equipment fixes.
The Guam Police Department told the Legislature's finance committee on April 27, 2026, that its Forensic Science Bureau has achieved international accreditation for several disciplines but cannot yet begin full DNA analysis because the laboratory's environmental control and exhaust systems remain nonfunctional.
"The Forensic Science Bureau requires $2 million in capital funding to replace the defunct HVAC system and failing EXOS infrastructure at the forensic science…
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