Aufgrund des erbärmlichen Personalmangels steigt der Rückstand an Vergewaltigungsausrüstung in Fort Worth auf über 900

[**A high probability of apprehension by law enforcement is critical to deterrence**](https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.1086/670398.pdf).

DNA evidence has revealed that [serial offenders often target strangers and non-strangers](https://evawintl.org/wp-content/uploads/JofCrimJustice_Offendingpatterns.pdf), meaning it is imperative to submit DNA evidence to CODIS even if the offender’s identity is known. [Offending patterns are not a consistently reliable link across assaults.](https://evawintl.org/wp-content/uploads/JofCrimJustice_Offendingpatterns.pdf)

Delays in testing these kits [can lead to tragedy](https://fox17.com/news/local/untested-rape-kits-plagued-memphis-long-before-jogger-case-cleotha-henderson-eliza-fletcher-sexual-assault-dna-database-backlog).

Labs are underfunded and struggling to hire across the country.