I'm writing to update you on my reporting efforts on the cost of the DNA backlog in Los Angeles. I've spent the past couple weeks searching for sources. It hasn't been easy. After talking to a lot of people, the controller's office, advocacy organizations and attorneys, it seems what I was hoping to find might not be available, at least in aggregate form. That's okay -- because that's somewhat of a story in itself which I'll talk about in more detail soon. We'll see how things go from here on out. I've managed to make contact with quite a few people I think can help pull this story together, but I won't know specifics until I hear back from a few advocacy organizations, like RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network). I'll be updating you more soon.
