FSN: Forensic Science News » crime lab backlog http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes and Opinion by a Real Forensic Scientist Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:20:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Lab Denies Backlog Problem http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-denies-backlog-problem/ http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-denies-backlog-problem/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:00:52 +0000 Forensics Guy http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/?p=1360 GBI has NO idea what prosecutors are talking about. They say they have prioritized evidence in the Guy Heinze Jr. case, and have analyzed everything submitted. They are also tired of delays being blamed on the crime lab.

So what is the REAL reason the prosecution is refusing to turn evidence over

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]]> http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-denies-backlog-problem/feed/ 0 Lab Closures Increase Backlog, Slow the Wheel of Justice http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-closures-increase-backlog-slow-the-wheel-of-justice/ http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-closures-increase-backlog-slow-the-wheel-of-justice/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:00:57 +0000 Forensics Guy http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/?p=1358 It really shouldn’t be that difficult to understand. Due to the economy, to meet budgetary requirements, The Georgia state crime lab system had to close down satellite labs. The result is that fewer people are now having to analyze more evidence in a smaller space. The resulting bottle-neck means it

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]]> http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lab-closures-increase-backlog-slow-the-wheel-of-justice/feed/ 0 Lawmakers Demand an End to Crime Lab Backlog http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lawmakers-demand-an-end-to-crime-lab-backlog/ http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/lawmakers-demand-an-end-to-crime-lab-backlog/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:12 +0000 Forensics Guy http://www.forensicsguy.com/benchnotes/?p=1094 As much as the public and politicians hate to hear it, forensic examinations are expensive. They throw money at the system, and expect instant results. The problem is, that in order for a crime lab to increase output, they need to train new employees. In the short term, this reduces

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A government report released Tuesday found that essential DNA evidence in rape cases is often never sent to crime labs for testing. But what our investigation also found is that even when police departments do send

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