Vic: Libs pledge to boost DNA testing
MELBOURNE, Aug 11 AAP - The Victorian Liberal Party today continued its tough-on-crimepitch with a pledge to boost DNA testing funds by $28 million if elected.
A massive backlog of cases currently meant DNA samples taken from a burglary scenemight not be analysed for 18 months, opposition police spokesman Kim Wells said.
"A Napthine government will ensure our forensic centre operates at world's best practice,with well-trained staff and the latest forensic DNA test facilities and equipment," hesaid.
Mr Wells said the pledge was part of the Liberal Party's bid to dramatically cut crimein Victoria.
A Liberal government would increase funding to the Victorian Forensic Science Centreby $28 million, boost DNA sample tests from 300 to 1,500 a week, and increase the numberof people working on the tests from 19 to 60.
Acting Premier John Thwaites said the Liberals could not be trusted to keep their electioncommitments.
He said a backlog of DNA testing, caused by the testing of more than 3,000 prisoners,had been completed and any urgent tests were given priority.
"There has been a boost to DNA testing under the Bracks government and we would considerthat to continue," he told reporters.
With a state election able to be held anytime after November 30 this year, the stateLiberals have already revealed pledges to tackle crime.
These include minimum jail terms of eight years for commercial drug dealers and anyonetrafficking to children, more police on the beat and new prisons where necessary.
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