A switch to a new technology made DNA analysis more accurate at the Bexar County Criminal Investigation Lab, but it also takes longer. That is prompting a larger backlog of cases. The lab is now responding in multiple ways.

Record numbers of drugs being seized and needing analysis began spiking in 2023 causing a major backlog. Courtney Friedman wanted to know what solutions are in place and which cases are being prioritized.

The Bexar County Criminal Investigation Lab is experiencing backlogs in its DNA, firearms and drug analysis sections. KSAT found that cases in all categories remain unworked after 30 days.