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Texas may ask drivers to help clear rape kit backlog

Texas is considering asking drivers to help it clear its huge backlog of untested rape kits, a novel approach that has been well received by cost-conscious Republican lawmakers and one that other states might consider April 5, 2017 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is considering asking drivers to help it clear its huge backlog of untested rape kits, a no...
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Familial DNA test, retired detective's tenacity, solve 1992 murder case
California
San Diego police homicide Lt. Mike Holden said the evidence that connected Falls was a "familial DNA...
Page PD Tests New Burn Barrel
Arizona
This unit has the potential to save the police department thousands of dollars that would have been ...
Senate Sends Bill on DNA Collection to Gov. Holcomb's Desk
Indiana
Last fall, a DNA sample collected in Ohio helped Indiana police link a man to the fatal shooting of ...
Crime-scene investigator made errors in 65 cases, DA's office says
Texas
The review of 88 cases done by the officer determined that 65 had incomplete documentation, 32 had a...
Second Untested Rape Kit Backlog Found In Detroit
Michigan
Prosecutors say another 555 rape kits languished in police storage after the 2009 discovery of 11,34...
Allegheny County crime lab employee on leave amid probe
Pennsylvania
"Right now, we're concerned about the integrity of these approximately 600 cases to ensure these peo...
Man charged with 1998 killing of 13-year-old girl in Calif.(DNA)
West
"There's strong DNA evidence," he said but declined to be specific. April 6, 2017 MONTEREY, Calif. -...
The Montana Department of Justice is working to find storage and test nearly 1,400 rape kits.
Montana
The MSU Voice Center wanted to get the word out that although there is a backlog of rape kits, actio...
2004 Paralympic Rings Recovered By PropertyRoom.com
1- IAPE Specific
Upon discovery of the ring, and the name engraved upon it, Jenny Metz, a PropertyRoom.com employee, ...
UPDATE: Sex assault kits part of missing evidence
Michigan
An audit revealed that nearly 1,800 cases had missing evidence April 3, 2017 The Ingham County Sheri...
DNA from 36-year-old gum leads to cold case manslaughter conviction
International
Bell was first arrested in 1981; however, he was eventually let go due to a lack of evidence. But ad...
Canadian cops lose $25,000 worth of cocaine during a drug trial, pretty sure they “destroyed” it, so all good right?
Ontario
The judge said that the police losing nine ounces of the illicit substance was "troublesome indeed."...

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Another reason to conduct inventories!

Texas

Tip leads to the arrest of former DeSoto Police Department property and evidence clerk accused of stealing guns from evidence room April 19th, 2024 DESOTO, Texas — DeSoto police say they recovered 13 ...

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This story is not getting any better.

Florida

FDLE criminal probe of Starke Police: Guns, money, drugs among 2,500 pieces of missing evidence April 3rd, 2024 STARKE, Fla. — Action News Jax's Ben Becker is getting answers about a Northeast Florida...

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Former Chief gets 10 days in jail!

Oregon

Former Nyssa chief convicted of misconduct, sentenced to jail, loses badge April 3rd, 2024 Ray Rau, Tillamook police chief and former chief in Nyssa, was convicted of official misconduct Wednesday for...

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