Contract with crime lab to process police evidence for $300,000
$300,000
In Plain English
The Richmond Police Department sends evidence from criminal cases to the Contra Costa Crime Lab for analysis. This contract covers DNA testing, fingerprint analysis, and other forensic services. The city pays $300,000 per year for these services to help solve crimes and support prosecutions.
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