California Budget Cuts Could Cause ‘Public Safety Emergency'

That may not sound like much alongside the hundreds of millions in proposed slashes to the state's education, prison and health care systems. But it's half the lab's budget and would likely halt or delay the testing of rape kits, DNA and other crucial crime scene evidence in many counties, law enforcement officials warn. Full Story »

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Shawn Powers
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by Shawn Powers - Jun. 24, 2009

Interesting and important story, though I'd like to know more about what else the California crime lab does and how it is funded in other states (i.e. if other states have a more efficient and equitable system). Also, I think the story could use some more background on the California budgeting process, which is a bit strange and could use some more scrutiny.

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