T E.1: Forensic Analyses
Increase the FBI’s ability to provide forensic analysis in support of its own investigations as well as those of other agencies. Other Information:
The FBI receives an increasing volume of evidence and an increasing number of requests for expert testimony from federal,
state, and local law enforcement agencies. It is incumbent upon the FBI to provide operational assistance to international,
federal, state, and local agency partners. While the completion of the new FBI Laboratory provides tremendous forensic capability
to assist in these matters, increasing demands over the next five years will outpace the FBI’s ability to deliver timely examinations.
Priority Actions: Complete a comprehensive assessment of the FBI’s future forensic resource needs. Expand the use of information
technology in the conduct of examinations, comparisons, and the sharing of results, as part of the FBI’s information technology
modernization efforts. Expand the forensic capabilities of the Investigative Technology Division’s Computer Analysis Response
Team (CART) Program and its ability to quickly share the results of computer forensic exams. Continue to develop the Combined
DNA Index System (CODIS) as a means to assist in the identification and capture of international terrorists.
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