The following pages discuss the growing strain on the resources of the Texas DPS Crime Laboratory and some possible solutions to help alleviate some the issues.
I. Backlog
Looks at the increasing backlog of forensic cases within the Texas DPS Crime Lab
II. Employee Turnover
Discusses the growing number of experienced DPS forensic scientists leaving for higher paying jobs and the high cost of replacing them
III. Employee Retention
Shows why it's hard to keep some of the most experienced forensic scientists
IV. Recommendations
Explores possible ways to alleviate some of the problems
