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Forensics TTA

DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program – Demystifying Performance Measures

Originally appearing in the Forensics TTA Program’s 1st Annual Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Forensics Programs Grantees Meeting hosted on October 2-3, 2023, this Program Specific Workshop Session features members of the BJA team providing information to DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program grantees regarding performance measures. During this session, BJA provides a background on why the CEBR Program has performance measures, why supporting documentation is needed, why performance measures change over time, and what peformance measures are used for. BJA also provides examples of supporting documentation for performance measures, additional resources, and contact information for CEBR grantees needing assistance.
October 2023
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Bureau of Justice Assistance

CEBR Funding Contributes to Approximately Half of All CODIS Hits to Date

Recent performance data from grantees show that CEBR funding is responsible for more than 500 CODIS hits per week. Based on the reported metrics, the CEBR Program has contributed to approximately half of all CODIS hits to date. See the FBI’s CODIS-NDIS Statistics page for more information on CODIS and BJA’s DNA CEBR Grantees page for more information on program accomplishments.
May 2023
Publications

Project FORESIGHT Annual Report, 2021-2022

Project FORESIGHT is a business-guided self-evaluation of forensic science laboratories across the globe. The participating laboratories represent local, regional, state, and national agencies. Economics, accounting, finance, and forensic faculty provide assistance, guidance, and analysis. Laboratories participating in Project FORESIGHT have developed standardized definitions for metrics to evaluate work processes, linking financial information to work tasks, and functions. Laboratory managers can then assess resource allocations, efficiencies, and value of services—the mission of Project FORESIGHT is to measure, preserve what works, and change what does not [Description provided by the WVU website].
May 2023
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Highlights

Ohio BCI Receives Federal Grants to Assist in Continued Caseloads in Criminal Investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has awarded two grants totaling $434,099 to the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). This funding will assist the BCI in meeting expected caseloads and enhance overall lab capacity. This much-needed investment will assist the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in their efforts to test DNA cases at no cost to law enforcement agencies in Ohio. These resources will help Ohio law enforcement bring more criminals to justice and prevent crime in our communities.
April 2023
FTCOE

Bridging Generational Gaps In The Laboratory

This webinar is geared towards addressing the generational gap often found within crime laboratories. The presenter discusses tips to recognize the factors that can create the gap and also presents methods that can help bridge this gap. The presentation concludes with the benefits and outcomes of multigenerational teams.
March 2023
FTCOE

Triaging Cases – Case Management And All That Means

This webinar focuses on case management in forensic science laboratories, with the objective to present solutions to challenges regarding the implementation of case management and evidence triage, which can enhance efficiency and reduce backlogs. This webinar is part of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Train the Director Webinar Series.
January 2023

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