April 11, 2019
OLYMPIA — A bill to reduce the processing time for sexual assault kits has passed the Washington Legislature in two unanimous votes.
Sexual assault kits have remained untested for over a decade in Washington. The Washington State Patrol Crime Lab can currently test only 213 kits per month, with a backlog of around 10,000 kits.
Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, is the sponsor of this legislation and has worked on the issue throughout her time in the Legislature. Orwall testified on the five serial rapists who have been identified since the process of ending the rape kit backlog began in 2015.
When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them.
Breaking News: Ashville Police Chief Placed on Suspension Amid Allegations of Theft July 18th, 2024 Ashville, OH – In a shocking turn of events, Ashville Police Chief Jeff George was walked out of the...
Former Boston Police Officer Sentenced for Overtime Fraud Scheme July 10th, 2024 BOSTON – A former Boston Police officer was sentenced today in connection with an investigation of overtime fraud at th...
Ohio BCI investigates after police chief fired, audit finds 'money missing from evidence room' 07/12/2024 NEW MIAMI, Ohio (WXIX) - A state law enforcement agency launched an investigation this week at...