8 May 2023

Felix Ellis,

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmania’s crime scene forensics know-how is being boosted by a serious $3.7 million improve, together with new DNA identification and toxicology evaluation functionality.

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, mentioned the Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering the brand new tools to assist victims and convey criminals to justice.

“This new equipment provides Tasmania Police with critical forensic science evidence for violent crimes, drug offences, road crashes and coronial matters,” Minister Ellis mentioned.

“The $3.7 million investment in Forensic Science Services Tasmania has provided our scientists with new, state-of-the-art technology, ensuring quality evidence to bring criminals to justice.”

Minister Ellis mentioned having up to date devices help scientists to precisely take a look at displays, with improved sensitivity.

He mentioned the funding additionally allowed Forensic Science Services Tasmania (FSST) to extend its proof storage capability for sexual assault proof and different samples.

“Having more storage for evidence means victim-survivors can have forensic samples taken with the knowledge that the evidence will be kept securely until they feel ready to report to police,” Minister Ellis mentioned.

“This is important because a victim-survivor may not be ready to report at the time of the incident. The samples are kept indefinitely so they can make a report when and if they choose to.”

FSST receives greater than 22,400 requests yearly for scientific evaluation together with:

• roughly 6,500 requests for organic examination;
• roughly 350 criminalistics requests;
• greater than 9,700 DNA duties;
• practically 600 illicit drug circumstances; and

• round 5,200 toxicology issues.

The Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering on our commitments to assist victim-survivors of crime and to carry offenders to account by means of improved tools, processes, and providers.

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