Amidst ongoing issues at the Boston Police Department's crime lab, a city councilor has urged for significant reforms during the city budget process, including the replacement of the lab's director who has been on leave for over a year. The lab is currently struggling to meet state-mandated deadlines for testing sexual assault kits. Calls for action have been made to invest in advanced technology, personnel, and resources to enhance the lab's capability, particularly in the testing of sexual assault kits using the most advanced methods like Y-screening. These actions aim to support and respect survivors of crime.
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It’s time @bostonpolice have an effective and well managed crime lab. I have called for immediate changes to improve how sexual assault kits are tested. It’s critical BPD implement significant changes, including advanced technology and Y-screening, for testing purposes. #bospoli https://t.co/z1mABv7TOo
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It’s time for @bostonpolice to have an effective & well managed crime lab. I have called for a series of immediate changes to improve how sexual assault kits are tested. BPD should also implement the most advanced technology, including Y-screening, for testing purposes. #bospoli https://t.co/9hh2ty47tR
It’s time for strong and permanent leadership @bostonpolice crime lab. We must invest in the resources, technology and personnel at the struggling BPD crime lab. @BOSCityCouncil must take action and support the critical funding needed. Survivors of crime deserve respect!#bospoli https://t.co/kF9toAgtOi
A city councilor is calling for swift action to replace the director of the Boston Police Crime Lab amid revelations that he’s been out on leave for over a year while the lab struggles to meet state-mandated deadlines for testing sexual assault kits. https://t.co/38TCoAdQk4
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We must invest in the necessary resources, technology and personnel at our struggling @bostonpolice crime lab. During this city budget process, @BOSCityCouncil must take action and support the critical funding needed at the crime lab. We must support & respect survivors of crime! https://t.co/kQToaObnRz