Aug 7, 2026Board meeting
DNA Subcommittee Meeting
The committee held a session to welcome a new member and discuss potential security vulnerabilities regarding FSA and HID files. Accreditation and compliance updates were provided for several forensic laboratories, including those in Erie County, Monroe County, NYC, NY State, Onondaga County, and Westchester County. Old business covered updates on familial search, partial matches, and CODIS bulletins. Furthermore, the meeting addressed specific laboratory disclosures, including a proficiency testing typographical error, server data restoration issues, and updates on ongoing contamination events.