WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County District Attorney’s office has a new crime-solving device thanks to a federal grant.

The Rapid DNA instrument will expedite DNA test results in 90 minutes, faster than ever before.

Chester County will partner with neighboring counties to share DNA samples.

“This game-changing technology is significant to our investigations not only by producing faster results but also for the ability to share data across a larger database with our law enforcement partners in different areas, Ryan said.

Under the current system, DNA tests are conducted at state police labs and take up to six months for results.

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline said the funding was allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act.

“Our law enforcement community is committed to solving crimes, seeking justice, and keeping our citizens safe,” the commissioners said in a joint statement. “One of the best ways to recognize their commitment is to provide the best resources to help them do this.”

Bensalem Township in Bucks County has already documented a 42 percent reduction in property crimes after introducing this technology in their jurisdiction.

The instrument processes a swab of blood and saliva and develops a DNA profile to be uploaded into the local database.

The database conducts a search across all participating agencies’ DNA profiles looking for a match.

U.S. Representative Houlahan nominated the District Attorney’s office to receive federal Community Project Funding for the new technology, but rescinded the application when American Rescue Plan funds, which she voted for, were able to fund the project first.