Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams announced at the city's coroner's office that he would cut DNA analysis of gun crime in half. Announced a $ 2.5 million unit. .. The
DNA Gun Crimes Unit has 24 newly hired forensic scientists, who say that current analysis will yield results within 30 days instead of more than 60 days. Stated.
"This is the best lab on the planet, nothing," Adams said. "This office plays a huge role in the functioning of our city.
" This is a central part of our equipment for fighting gun violence, Sometimes I missed this piece, but without it, we wouldn't be able to remove the gun from the street and deal with the dangerous people in our city, "he said.
Adams said the new unit will bring results "faster than 90% of the jurisdiction of the country."
City officials said the New York City Inspector General already has the largest DNA crime laboratory in North America, processing about 50,000 pieces of evidence each year.
The ME DNA test is overseen by the Department of Forensic Biology, accredited by national and state forensic crime committees.
According to NYPD statistics released on Monday,serious crimes in five provinceshave surged 40% this year compared to the same period in 2021.
Increasing crime is curtailed by reducing murder and shooting.
The city has experienced 197 murders so far this year compared to 226 last year, and this year compared to 817 in the same period last year. 747 people were killed.
Nonetheless, Adams aims to shoot down guns on the streets of Big Apple, targeting companies that distribute untraceable "ghost guns" withstate authorities. Announced a joint litigation.
