US Attorney Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces More Than $1.8 Million in Grants from the Department of Justice to Reduce the Backlog of DNA Testing i

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Press Release: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland

U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron today announced $1,835,897 in Department of Justice grants to six Maryland law enforcement agencies to be used to reduce the backlog in DNA testing at their laboratories. The awards will be used to hire additional staff, improve and maintain laboratory capabilities, purchase specialized equipment to improve laboratory operations, and fund technical training and continuing education. The awards are part of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Program’s Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 21 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program.

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