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600 Sexual Assault Kits Tested in Months and a State Lab Getting Back on Track Thanks to Outsourcing

When forensic laboratories face overwhelming backlogs, survivors are left waiting for answers and investigators are left waiting for leads. That’s why public-private partnerships matter.

Authorities in Queensland, Australia recently credited a two-year outsourcing partnership with Bode Technology for helping clear approximately 600 sexual assault kits in just months while enabling the local laboratory to reset operations, strengthen protocols, and rebuild capacity.

By streamlining international evidence transfer, testing workflows, and reporting processes, Bode was able to support rapid turnaround times while working alongside local forensic and law enforcement partners focused on long-term improvement.

We are proud to support agencies and laboratories as they work to deliver answers for survivors, advance investigations, and strengthen the future of forensic DNA testing.

Because reducing backlogs isn’t just about numbers — it’s about restoring momentum, providing answers, and a chance at justice.

State clears 70 per cent of DNA backlog, returns to testing in July After clearing 600 samples linked to r**e investigations, the state laboratory director is confident new cases could soon be turned around within two weeks.