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Ray A Wickenheiser¹

¹New York State Police Crime Laboratory System, 1200 Washington Avenue, Building 30, Albany, NY, 12226-3000, USA.

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Summary

Optimizing forensic laboratory resources through cost-benefit analysis improves service timeliness and maximizes evidence value. This study examines the net benefit of investing in forensic investigative leads using historical data.

Keywords:

Backlog Case study Cost-benefit Forensic laboratory No-suspect sexual assault Project Resolution Recidivism Resources

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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Criminal Justice
Operations Research

Background:

Forensic laboratories aim to maximize evidence value, with timeliness being a key performance metric.
Resource allocation is crucial for improving forensic analysis timeliness, given fixed governmental budgets.
Cost-benefit analysis provides an objective framework for evaluating resource deployment options.

Discussion:

This study conducts a cost-benefit analysis of forensic science to assess the impact of additional resources on service timeliness.
The research evaluates the return on investment for enhancing forensic analysis efficiency.
A case study utilizing historical data will examine the net benefits derived from forensic investigative leads.

Key Insights:

Timeliness in forensic analysis is a critical factor in service effectiveness.
Strategic resource allocation, guided by cost-benefit analysis, can optimize forensic laboratory operations.
Investing in forensic investigative leads can yield significant net benefits.

Outlook:

Further research can explore specific resource allocation models for forensic laboratories.
The findings can inform policy decisions regarding funding for forensic services.
Implementing cost-benefit analysis can enhance the overall efficiency and impact of forensic science.