Media Summary: Concerns about contamination and invalid science have plagued the lab. For the second time in recent months, Austin police equipment could have put forensic samples at risk. A nationwide request has been sent out seeking information on the best way to address the mold

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Concerns about contamination and invalid science have plagued the lab. For the second time in recent months, Austin police equipment could have put forensic samples at risk. A nationwide request has been sent out seeking information on the best way to address the mold The Travis County Commissioners may approve a $150000 grant that could be used to help defendants' retest The chief forensics officer has been removed from duty. Thousands of cases potentially compromised by untrained staff.

Chief of Staff Brian Manley talks about why the department closed the lab in June 2016 and what they're doing to fix the The results of an audit on the Austin Police Department crime lab Tuesday afternoon show seemingly glowing results - even ... Austin's police chief responds to allegations of mismanagement at the city's

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Problems at APD's DNA lab could have been prevented

Problems at APD's DNA lab could have been prevented

Concerns about contamination and invalid science have plagued the lab.

APD: Mold found on DNA kits awaiting testing

APD: Mold found on DNA kits awaiting testing

For the second time in recent months, Austin police equipment could have put forensic samples at risk.

APD DNA Lab won't retrain senior analysts

APD DNA Lab won't retrain senior analysts

If there

APD DNA lab debacle could spill over to DWI cases

APD DNA lab debacle could spill over to DWI cases

The former forensic scientist

Mold on APD DNA samples questioned by state’s top forensic experts

Mold on APD DNA samples questioned by state’s top forensic experts

A nationwide request has been sent out seeking information on the best way to address the mold

Nearly 1,400 DNA cases may have been improperly analyzed by APD lab

Nearly 1,400 DNA cases may have been improperly analyzed by APD lab

The Travis County Commissioners may approve a $150000 grant that could be used to help defendants' retest

Chief apologizes for APD DNA lab debacle

Chief apologizes for APD DNA lab debacle

The chief forensics officer has been removed from duty.

Memo hopes to fix roadblocks for APD DNA lab

Memo hopes to fix roadblocks for APD DNA lab

Thousands of cases potentially compromised by untrained staff.

APD addresses issues with DNA lab - Full Video

APD addresses issues with DNA lab - Full Video

Chief of Staff Brian Manley talks about why the department closed the lab in June 2016 and what they're doing to fix the

APD making progress in DNA backlog

APD making progress in DNA backlog

APD

'Complete confidence' in APD DNA lab - 6 pm News

'Complete confidence' in APD DNA lab - 6 pm News

APD

'Complete confidence' in APD DNA lab

'Complete confidence' in APD DNA lab

The results of an audit on the Austin Police Department crime lab Tuesday afternoon show seemingly glowing results - even ...

APD DNA lab investigation

APD DNA lab investigation

Austin's police chief responds to allegations of mismanagement at the city's