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CC - Approval of an Agreement with the City of Glendale (Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory) for Crime Laboratory Services to Provide DNA Analysis and Other Forensic-Related Services for Criminal Investigations for a Term Ending on June 30, 2016 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $65,000.00.
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Contact Person/Dept: Capt. Ron Iizuka
Phone Number: 310-253-6396
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/06/15)
Department Approval: Scott Bixby, Chief of Police (07/29/15)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with the City of Glendale (Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory) for crime laboratory services to provide DNA analysis and other forensic-related services for criminal investigations for a term ending on June 30, 2016 in an amount not-to-exceed $65,000.
BACKGROUND
Turnaround time for DNA samples submitted for crime lab results is a critical component to the quick apprehension of dangerous criminals and prevention of additional crimes. Currently, turnaround times for DNA samples submitted to the County typically range from three to six months for all crimes including homicide. The turnaround time for sexual assault samples submitted on a fast track through the State is approximately two months. Contracting with the City of Glendale for crime laboratory services and having an assigned Forensics Analyst will expedite DNA sample processing for criminal cases with an approximate one month turnaround time. Investigation of serious crimes will greatly benefit from faster results of DNA sampling especially those involving sexual assault, homicide, robbery, and burglary.
DISCUSSION
The City of Glendale Crime Laboratory, also known as Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory, is qualified in providing DNA analysis and other forensic related services for criminal investigations. The crime laboratory will perform biological evidence examinations; identify body fluids, preform autosomal DNA analysis and criminal paternity DNA forensic testing, and enter DNA profiles in the FBI’s Combined DNA Index Systems.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The City Council Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 includes $65,000 for the Agreement for Crime Laboratory Services (10140200.619800).
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
That the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with the City of Glendale (Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory) for crime laboratory services for a term ending June 30, 2016 in an amount not-to-exceed $65,000; and,
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.