Fort Worth city leaders are promising to fix the problems uncovered in an NBC 5 investigation that found, hundreds of times, Fort Worth police have missed state…
NBC 5 investigation that found, hundreds of times, Fort Worth police have missed state deadlines for testing sexual assault evidence kits
An NBC 5 investigation has raised questions about the Fort Worth Police Department's handling of sexual assault cases. The department has failed to test sexual assault evidence kits in a timely manner as required by state law, leaving victims without justice. Senior investigative reporter Scott Friedman reveals why it's happening and how the delays can leave victims without "justice shelved.
Across the state crime labs are struggling to hire DNA analysts and keep them through what can be a two-year-long training process. “Because of the increase in pay, I am optimistic you'll see more action from us. And I do challenge you guys, get back with us in 30 days to see what's going on. I would hope to see more applicants applying for the positions,” said Bivens.
That indicates the 901 late kits currently in Fort Worth would account for most of the current statewide backlog.
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